2017 Open Enrollment October 24 - November 4, 2016
705 Broad Street Box 90502 Durham, North Carolina 27708
Telephone: (919) 684-5600 FAX (919) 684-8620 FAX (919) 681-8774
October 2016 Dear Colleague, At Duke, we now provide health benefits to the largest population in our history – more than 65,000 faculty, staff, and family members. During our annual open enrollment period, I encourage you to carefully review Duke’s health, dental, vision and reimbursement account benefits to ensure your selections continue to meet the needs of you and your family. The enrollment period this year will be from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. This annual period is the only time faculty and staff can enroll or make changes to these benefits outside of a qualifying life event such as marriage or the birth of a child. For 2017, Duke continues to offer four health plans to meet the diverse needs of our faculty, staff and family members. The popularity of Duke’s plans is driven in part by lower costs compared to options available in the market. Duke has managed to keep its premium increases for its most popular plans well below the national average with Duke still paying 80 percent of the cost for individual coverage. Please review the information in this guide closely and consider any necessary adjustments for next year. Plans and coverage differ, so be sure to select a plan that provides the appropriate network of coverage for you and your family. If you have questions, please contact the Duke Open Enrollment Service Center at 1-919-684-5600. Representatives will be available from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays, Oct. 24 – Nov. 4, and from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Thank you for your commitment and service to Duke. Sincerely,
Kyle Cavanaugh Vice President, Administration Para información detallada sobre sus beneficios, comuníquese por favor al Centro de Recursos Humanos de Duke al (919) 684-5600.
Table of Contents 2017 Plan Highlights and Changes................................................................5 What You Need to Know..................................................................................6 Your Medical Plan Options .............................................................................7
Open enrollment is your opportunity to review your medical, dental, vision, and reimbursement account benefit selections and make any changes necessary to ensure your choices continue to meet your needs.
Issues to Consider........................................................................................... 8 Medical Plans Comparison Chart................................................................. 9 Pharmacy Benefits . ...................................................................................... 13 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits.......................................... 14 Health Management Programs.................................................................... 15 Your Dental Plan Options.............................................................................. 16 Your Vision Plan Option................................................................................. 18 Health Care Reimbursement Account ....................................................... 19 Dependent Care Reimbursement Account ............................................... 21 Glossary........................................................................................................... 23 Contacts.......................................................................................................... 24 How to Enroll Using the Duke@Work Website.......................................... 25
This enrollment guide and the Open Enrollment website at hr.duke.edu/enrollment2017 highlight the medical, dental, and vision plan choices available to eligible employees and their dependents, as well as benefits available under the Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.This enrollment guide serves as a summary of material modification to the benefits described in the official summary plan descriptions for these plans.The benefits that you receive are based upon the plan’s official plan documents, not this guide or any other written or oral statement. If there is a conflict between this guide and the official plan documents, the official plan documents will govern in all cases. Duke reserves the right at any time to change or terminate these plans.
Let Us Know What You Think! We want to hear your thoughts about Duke’s benefits and the open enrollment process. Please visit hr.duke.edu/enrollmentsurvey to complete a short and anonymous survey.
If you wish to participate in the Health Care or Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts for 2017, you must enroll (or re-enroll). Participation in the reimbursement accounts does not automatically continue from year to year. If you do not make changes to your medical, dental or vision coverage, your current medical, dental and vision coverage selections for 2016 will continue for 2017 for you and for the dependents for whom you have completed the dependent eligibility verification process.
Duke’s medical plans are considered “grandfathered” under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as National Health Care Reform).
Decisions to make during open enrollment Open Enrollment is the one time of year when employees can enroll in or change their medical, dental and vision insurance plans, and enroll in reimbursement accounts. Here’s what you need to decide this year: 1. Where will you get health insurance for 2017? The U.S. government has mandated that almost everyone should have health insurance. Most eligible faculty and staff will meet that requirement with coverage through one of Duke’s four plans. Another option is coverage through the federal government in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Learn more at HealthCare.gov. 2. W ill you cover yourself and/or dependents for dental and vision insurance? Duke offers three different dental insurance programs and a vision insurance program that covers eye exams, lenses and frames. 3. H ow much would you like to save on taxes? During Open Enrollment you can sign up to participate in a Health Care Reimbursement Account and/or a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account. Both these accounts allow you to put money aside before taxes to pay for health care costs and child or elder care costs. Because the money is taken out of your paycheck before taxes are calculated, you save about 30 percent of every dollar you put in the accounts. Remember: If you take no action during Open Enrollment, the selections you made for 2016 for your medical, dental, and vision coverage will continue for 2017 for you and for the dependents for whom you’ve completed the dependent eligibility verification process.To continue to use a reimbursement account, you must re-enroll for 2017. Deductions for insurance benefits are paid in advance and will be deducted monthly from your paycheck beginning December 2016. Deductions for reimbursement accounts will start in January 2017. Open Enrollment representatives are available at (919) 684-5600 during the following times: • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays, October 24 – November 4 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, October 29
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2017 Plan Highlights and Changes Medical Plans (See your “My Info” fact sheet for premium levels.) No change in the co-pay for a primary care physician or specialist office visit. Co-pay for inpatient hospitalization on Duke Select, Duke Options and Blue Care changes from $450 to $600 for Duke hospitals, from $550 to $700 for non-Duke hospitals, and $900 for out-ofnetwork hospitals. Co-pay for outpatient surgery on Duke Select, and Blue Care changes from $200 to $250. Annual deductible for Duke Options out-of-network moves from $500 individual to $650, and from $1,500 family to $1,950. Out-of-network co-insurance maximum for Duke Options changes from $3,000 individual to $4,000, and from $9,000 family to $12,000. The tobacco surcharge increases from $40 to $50 per month. The third-party administrator for Duke Basic and Duke Select members is now Aetna, following its acquisition of Coventry. New ID cards will be issued from Aetna and Express Scripts. Under Duke Options, coverage is changing to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism where medically necessary and authorization is obtained. See www.hr.duke. edu for more information. Dollar maximum for transgender surgery will be removed from Duke Options.
Pharmacy F or a 34-day supply, co-pays for generic medications change to $15, brand to $50, and non-formulary to $70. F or mail order or Duke pharmacy of up to 90 days supply, co-pays for generics are $25, brand $130, and non-formulary $180. S pecialty medications can only be purchased through Duke pharmacy or Accredo. Immediate need or “STAT” medications though may still be purchased at a retail pharmacy.
Dental Insurance Dental Plan A monthly premiums will increase between $2.02 for individual coverage and $6.12 for family coverage. Monthly premiums for Dental PPO will increase between $ 0.77 for individual coverage and $2.33 for family coverage. No change in co-pays and deductibles. No change in premiums for Dental Plan B.
Vision Insurance No change in co-pays or premiums for the vision plan. Increase in frame allowance from $130 to $150 once every 24 months.
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What You Need To Know When Can I Enroll? Because your premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance and reimbursement accounts are pre-tax, federal law limits when you can change your elections for these benefits. Changes made outside of the annual Open Enrollment period are allowed only within 30 days of a “qualifying event” such as marriage or divorce, birth or death of a dependent, or a change in insurance eligibility due to relocation of residence or work. For more information on qualifying life events, visit hr.duke.edu/lifeevents.
Who Can I Enroll? You can enroll the following dependents for medical, dental and vision insurance: Your legal spouse. Same-sex spousal equivalent registered with Duke HR prior to January 1, 2016. Your children (includes natural children, stepchildren, adopted children, children of your registered same sex spousal equivalent, foster children) or children for whom you are a legal guardian, up to their 26th birthday. Dependent children do not include grandchildren, siblings or other family members, or children of whom you have legal custody but not guardianship.
How Much Coverage Can I Purchase? When making your medical, dental, and vision benefit selections, you may choose from among the following levels of coverage: Employee Employee/Child Employee/Children – only available for medical and vision care* Employee/Spouse Family Your premium for coverage — including your contribution and Duke’s contribution – will vary, depending on which level of coverage you select.Your Personal Information Fact Sheet (“My Info”) provides you with the premium amounts for each level.
Social Security Numbers for Dependents As part of compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Duke must request all employees to confirm or provide Social Security numbers for dependents enrolled for medical coverage. You can review or add the Social Security numbers for covered dependents through the enrollment process on the Duke@Work self-service website or by calling the Open Enrollment Service Center at (919) 684-5600. *Dental care coverage does not include an Employee/Children option.You may cover any number of children in the dental plan by choosing the Family option.
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Your Medical Plan Options Each employee’s needs are different — that’s why Duke offers four different medical plans to meet the needs of you and your family: Duke Select – available only to employees living in ZIP codes beginning with 272, 273, 275, 276 and 277.This plan requires participants to use the Duke network of providers. Out-of-network care is only covered for emergency or urgent care.There is no annual deductible. Duke Basic – available only to employees living in ZIP codes beginning with 272, 273, 275, 276 and 277.This plan requires participants to use the Duke network of providers. Out-of-network care is only covered for emergency or urgent care. Premiums are lower than Duke Select, but out-of-pocket costs are higher. Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield) – available only to employees living in North Carolina. Participants must use a statewide network of providers. Out-of-network care is only covered for emergency or urgent care. Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) PPO – includes a worldwide network of health care providers and hospitals. Each medical plan covers both pharmacy and mental health benefits. Please refer to the Medical Plans Comparison Chart on pages 9-12 for details on other coverage options. All of our medical plans will cover pre-existing conditions for covered services.
For Employees Who Travel on Duke Business Duke provides supplemental health insurance at no additional cost for full-time, benefits-eligible employees traveling internationally less than six months on Duke business.You must have health insurance from Duke or another provider in order to be eligible for this coverage.
Did you know? Because of national health care reform, Duke offers dependent coverage for children under age 26 for medical, dental and vision benefits regardless of their student status or their marital status.
This coverage, called Cigna’s Medical Benefits Abroad (MBA), offers eligible employees and their spouses or registered same-sex partners and dependents up to age 26 who are traveling with them, this supplemental medical insurance coverage for unexpected injuries and illnesses while abroad on Duke business.This coverage supplements Duke’s regular health insurance plans.The coverage also includes up to seven days of personal travel when taken in conjunction with a business trip. For more information, including coverage limits and eligibility requirements, visit hr.duke.edu/abroad.
Tobacco Use Surcharge Duke charges employees covered under a Duke medical insurance plan who smoke or use other forms of tobacco a surcharge of $50.This includes use of nicotine in any form, including electronic cigarettes. The use of a nicotine patch and nicotine gum are not subject to the surcharge. The surcharge does not apply to dependents who use tobacco. Duke will remove the monthly surcharge when the employee successfully completes a LIVE FOR LIFE tobacco cessation program. Visit hr.duke.edu/tobaccofree for more information about tobacco cessation options.
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Issues to Consider in Making Your Medical Plan Decisions When comparing Duke’s medical plans, it is important to compare the cost of out-of-pocket expenses as well as premiums. Here are some questions to ask yourself in choosing a medical plan and your needs. For specific coverage information, please refer to the Medical Plans Comparison Chart on the following pages. Duke Select (HMO)
Duke Basic (HMO)
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) In-Network Out-of-Network
Can I select any doctor I wish?
No
No
No
No
Yes
Must I choose from doctors in a network?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Will my dependent children who live in a different location be covered?
Emergency care only. No follow-up care
Emergency care only. No follow-up care
Yes, if within NC and in-network – otherwise, emergency care only
Yes, worldwide listing of doctors
Yes
Since I travel a lot, can I see doctors in other locations around the world?
Emergency care only. No follow-up care
Emergency care only. No follow-up care
Emergency care only. No follow-up care
Yes, worldwide listing of doctors
Yes
Can I enroll in the DukeWell care management program and get assistance with the cost of medications?
Yes, if you have certain medical conditions
Yes, if you have certain medical conditions
No
No
No
Am I permitted to use out-of-network providers?
No, emergency care only
No, emergency care only
No, emergency care only
Yes, under out-of-network benefits
Yes
Must I meet an annual medical deductible?
No
Yes, for some services
No
Yes, for some services
Yes
Will my child’s pregnancy be covered?
No
No
Yes
No
No
Duke Basic Reimbursement Account Contribution To help offset the higher out-of-pocket expenses of Duke Basic, Duke Basic members receive an annual contribution to a Health Care Reimbursement Account based on the level of coverage selected: $200 for Employee $300 for Employee/Child $400 for Employee/Children $400 for Employee/Spouse* $500 for Family (includes Spouse) * Reimbursement account plans are governed by Internal Revenue Code guidelines that limit the reimbursement of either health care expenses or dependent care expenses to a spouse and legal dependents.
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None
Family
None
Family
$55 co-pay $150 co-pay Covered in full $20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
Covered in full
Covered in full
Specialist
MRI, CT, PET Scan
Lab & Other X-Ray
Annual Physical
Mammogram
Colonoscopy
1
Covered in full
Covered in full
$25 co-pay primary care $75 co-pay specialist
Covered in full
$150 co-pay
$75 co-pay
$25 co-pay
$6,0002
$2,0002
$1,800
$6001
Duke Basic (HMO)
$250 co-pay
Covered in full
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
Covered in full
Covered in full
$55 co-pay
$20 co-pay
None
None
$390
None
You pay 10% after deductible
You pay 10% after deductible for diagnostic ($55 co-pay for screening)
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
You pay 10% after deductible
You pay 10% after deductible
$55 co-pay
$20 co-pay
$6,0002
$2,0002
1
$1301
You pay 30% after deductible3
You pay 30% after deductible3
Well visits not covered; you pay 30% after deductible3 for annual Pap smear, mammogram, or PSA
You pay 30% after deductible3
You pay 30% after deductible3
You pay 30% after deductible3
You pay 30% after deductible3
$12,0002
$4,0002
$1,950
$650
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) In-Network Out-of-Network
None
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
6 See the Member Guide and Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
5 $600 per admission co-pay for Duke Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital facilities and $900 for all others in-network.
4 Wake Med is considered in-network only for obstetrics and most pediatric admissions.
3 All payments are based on the allowable charge.You are liable for charges over the allowable charge when receiving out-of-network services.
2 Excluding deductibles, co-pays, prescription drug co-pays, urgent care and emergency room co-pays and developmental disabilities co-pays and co-insurance.
1 Deductible does not apply to office visits for primary care and specialist.
$20 co-pay
PCP
Physician Office Visit
None
Individual
Co-Insurance Maximum
None
Individual
Annual Deductible
Duke Select (HMO)
2017 Medical Plans Comparison Chart
The following chart gives an overview of the differences between the four medical plans.
2017 Medical Plans Comparison
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$20 co-pay primary care or $55 co-pay specialist first visit, then professional services covered in full
Maternity Care: includes prenatal and post-delivery care
$250 co-pay, waived if admitted $35 co-pay Covered in full when medically necessary
Emergency Care
Urgent Care
Ambulance
Not covered
You pay 20% after deductible
$50 co-pay
$250 co-pay, waived if admitted
You pay 10% after deductible
Subject to $600 annual deductible; you pay 10% coinsurance up to maximum of $2,0001
$75 co-pay specialist first visit, then professional services covered in full
Covered in full
$25 co-pay primary care $75 co-pay specialist
Duke Basic (HMO)
Does not include COH, IVF, or other types of artificial conception6
Covered in full when medically necessary
$35 co-pay
$250 co-pay, waived if admitted
$250 co-pay
$600 or $700 per admission co-pay5, then covered in full
$20 co-pay first visit, then professional services covered in full
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
$20 co-pay
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
Provided only at the Duke Fertility Center for employees with two years of service; limits apply6
You pay 10% after deductible when medically necessary
$35 co-pay
$250 co-pay, waived if admitted
You pay 10% after deductible
After $600 or $700 per admission co-pay5 and deductible, you pay 10% up to maximum of 2,000
You pay 10% after deductible
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
Not covered
You pay 10% after deductible when medically necessary
$35 co-pay
$250 co-pay, waived if admitted
You pay 30% after deductible3
70% after $900 per admission co-pay and deductible3
You pay 30% after deductible1 for professional services
Not covered
Well visits not covered; you pay 30% after deductible3 for Pap smear, mammogram, and sick visits
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) In-Network Out-of-Network
2017 Medical Plans Comparison Chart, continued
6 See the Member Guide and Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
5 $600 per admission co-pay for Duke Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital facilities and $700 for all others in-network.
4 Wake Med is considered in-network only for obstetrics and most pediatric admissions.
3 All payments are based on the allowable charge.You are liable for charges over the allowable charge when receiving out-of-network services.
2 Excluding deductibles, co-pays, prescription drug co-pays, urgent care and emergency room co-pays and developmental disabilities co-pays and co-insurance.
1 Deductible does not apply to office visits for primary care and specialist.
Infertility
Provided only at the Duke Fertility Center for employees with two years of service; limits apply6
$250 co-pay
Outpatient
Other Services
$600 per admission copay4, then covered in full
Inpatient
Hospital Care
Covered in full
$20 co-pay primary care $55 co-pay specialist
Duke Select (HMO)
Well Baby Visits (under age 2)
OB/GYN Exams
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Covered in full when authorized by doctor; 60-day annual maximum
Covered in full when authorized by doctor; up to 100 visits per calendar year
Covered in full when authorized by doctor You pay 10% You pay 10% $20 co-pay; 20 visits per injury or illness each calendar year for combined PT and OT3
Skilled Nursing Facility
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Durable Medical Equipment
Prosthetics
hysical Therapy (PT) P Occupational Therapy (OT)
$75 co-pay; 20 visits per injury or illness each calendar year for combined PT and OT
You pay 20% after deductible
You pay 20% after deductible
Covered in full when authorized by doctor
$25 co-pay per visit when authorized by doctor; up to 100 visits per calendar year
Covered in full when authorized by doctor; 60-day annual maximum
Not covered
Duke Basic (HMO)
$55 co-pay for PT and OT; 30 visits per calendar year for combined PT and OT
Covered in full
Covered in full
Covered in full when authorized by doctor
Covered in full when authorized by doctor; up to 100 visits per calendar year
Covered in full when authorized by doctor; 60-day annual maximum
$20 co-pay primary care; $55 co-pay specialist; covered in full for testing1
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
$55 co-pay; 30 visits per calendar year for combined PT, OT and chiropractic in- and out-ofnetwork3
You pay 10% after deductible
You pay 10% after deductible3
You pay 10% after deductible
You pay 10% after deductible when authorized; 100 combined in- and out-of-network visits per calendar year
You pay 10% after deductible when authorized after $250 per admission co-pay; 60-day annual maximum
Fixed price; recertification required; limits apply1
You pay 30% after deductible; 30 visits per calendar year for combined PT, OT, and chiropractic in- and outof- network2, 3
You pay 30% after deductible2
You pay 30% after deductible2
You pay 30% after deductible2
You pay 30% after deductible2 when medically necessary; 100 combined in- and out-of-network visits per calendar year
You pay 30% after deductible2 when authorized after $250 per admission co-pay; 60-day annual maximum
Not covered
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) In-Network Out-of-Network
5 For qualified patients only. See Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
4 There are no benefits available under this plan for children with developmental disabilities.
3 F or children under 18 with significant disability, the plan will pay 100 percent for in-network benefits after appropriate co-pay per visit to an annual maximum of $10,000 in charges for employees hired prior to January 1, 1997. After $10,000 in charges, plan pays 75 percent. Treatment must be received at Duke Hospital and its outpatient clinics.
2 All payments are based on the allowable charge.You are responsible for charges over the allowable charge when receiving out-of-network services.
1 See Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
Fixed price; recertification required; limits apply1
Duke Select (HMO)
I nfertility Testing and Treatment, Subject to Precertification
Other Services
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$20 co-pay; 6 visits per calendar year $20 co-pay; 20 visits per calendar year; precertification required3
$55 co-pay; limit 1 per calendar year
$2,500 co-pay
Nutrition
Speech Therapy
Vision Exam
Bariatric Surgery5 Not covered
$75 co-pay; limit 1 per calendar year
$75 co-pay; 20 visits per calendar year; precertification required4
$25 co-pay; 6 visits per calendar year
$75 co-pay
Duke Basic (HMO)
$2,500 co-pay
$20 co-pay; limit 1 per calendar year; 30% lens and frame discount; 15% disposable contacts discount
$55 co-pay; 20 visits per calendar year
Covered in full up to 6 visits per calendar year
$55 co-pay; 20 visits per calendar year
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
$2,500 co-pay
$55 co-pay; limit 1 per calendar year; 30% lens and frame discount; 15% disposable contacts discount
$55 co-pay; 20 visits per calendar year for combined in- and out-of network3
Covered in full up to 6 visits per calendar year
$55 co-pay; 30 visits per calendar year for combined PT, OT, and chiropractic in- and out-ofnetwork
Not covered
Not covered
You pay 30% after deductible2, 20 visits per calendar year for combined in- and out-of-network3
Not covered
You pay 30% after deductible2; 30 visits per calendar year for combined PT, OT, and chiropractic in- and outof-network
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) In-Network Out-of-Network
5 For qualified patients only. See Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
4 There are no benefits available under this plan for children with developmental disabilities.
3 F or children under 18 with significant disability, the plan will pay 100 percent for in-network benefits after appropriate co-pay per visit to an annual maximum of $10,000 in charges for employees hired prior to January 1, 1997. After $10,000 in charges, plan pays 75 percent. Treatment must be received at Duke Hospital and its outpatient clinics.
2 All payments are based on the allowable charge.You are responsible for charges over the allowable charge when receiving out-of-network services.
1 See Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.
$55 co-pay
Chiropractic Care
Duke Select (HMO)
2017 Medical Plans Comparison Chart, continued
Pharmacy Benefits Express Scripts, a national pharmacy benefit manager, provides pharmacy benefits for all four medical plans. Co-pays and deductibles vary depending on where you purchase your medications and the type of medicine prescribed (generic, brand or non-formulary). Beginning January 1, 2017, “Specialty” medications must be purchased through Accredo or Duke pharmacy to be eligible for coverage under the plan, unless it is for immediate need called “STAT” medications. See www.hr.duke.edu for a listing of “Specialty” medications. Below is a chart that outlines how filling your recurring, long-term medications through the mail order program or participating on-site Duke pharmacies can save money.
At a participating retail pharmacy
Through the Express Scripts Mail Order Pharmacy or Participating on-site Duke Pharmacies
Up to a 34-day supply
90-day supply
Co-pay Structure First three purchases of any medication
Generic No deductible except for participants covered by Duke Basic
Brand $100 per person retail deductible applies. No deductible for 90-day supply through mail order or Duke Pharmacies except for Duke Basic participant
Non-formulary $100 per person retail deductible applies. No deductible for 90-day supply through mail order or Duke Pharmacies except for Duke Basic participant
$15 50%† (or cost of drug if less) Cost of drug to max. $30
$50
After the third purchase of a long-term medication
$70
Anytime
$25 (or cost of drug if less)
50%†
$130
Min. $70, Max. $165
50%†
$180
Min. $85, Max. $180
†D uke Basic participants are required to use mail order or Duke pharmacies for long-term medications.
Participants in the Duke Basic medical plan have a $100 deductible for all prescription drugs including generic and mail-order prescriptions. Duke Basic participants are required to use mail order or Duke Pharmacies for long-term medications. Injectable fertility drugs are not reimbursed according to our standard pharmacy benefit. Only plans covering infertility services include coverage of these drugs, which must be prescribed by a Duke Fertility physician. More information is available at hr.duke.edu/infertility.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits Duke offers both outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance abuse benefits under each of our medical plans.To find a network provider, call Cigna Behavioral Health toll-free at (888) 253-8552 or log on to their website at cignabehavioral.com.You must use “Duke” as your Employer ID, and “employee” as the PIN. Duke also offers up to eight free short-term counseling visits to Duke employees and their immediate family members through the Personal Assistance Service (PAS).The staff of licensed professionals offer assessment, short-term counseling and referrals to help resolve a range of personal, work and family problems. For information, call (919) 416-1727. Details about mental health and substance abuse benefits are outlined below. Duke Select (HMO)
Duke Basic (HMO)
Blue Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO)
Duke Options (Blue Cross Blue Blue Shield PPO)
Cigna Behavioral Health Outpatient
In-Network Care • Covered in full after $20 co-pay for individual/ family therapy ($25 co-pay for Duke Basic) • Precertification required for psychological testing, electroshock therapy, and hypnosis
Out-of-Network Care • After $650 annual deductible, per visit you pay 30%1 • Limit of 20 visits per calendar year for Duke Select, Duke Basic, and Blue Care participants • Precertification required for psychological testing, electroshock therapy, and hypnosis
Inpatient
• Co-pay of $600 per admission
• After $900 per admission co-pay and deductible, you pay 30%
• Must be precertified prior to admission • Limit of 20 days per calendar year for Duke Select, Duke Basic, and Blue Care participants • Must be precertified prior to admission • For Duke Options, the out-of-network deductible and co-insurance maximum will be consolidated with medical claims
1. All payments are based on the allowable charge.You are responsible for charges over the allowable charge when receiving out-of-network services.
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Health Management Programs The medical plans expenses are directly related to the medical and pharmacy claims of those covered by the plans. Higher claims mean increased cost for both Duke and you. Duke covers the majority of the cost for medical care, but an increase in claims also means an increase in monthly premiums for faculty and staff. One of the best ways to reduce claims cost and the rising cost of health care is by reducing health risks and making healthy choices. Duke offers a variety of health management programs that emphasize a proactive approach to improving health and preventing disease.These include:
DukeWell This program for employees in Duke Select or Duke Basic medical plans is designed to identify risks for diseases and chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. It helps employees create a plan for optimal health and provides support and resources to achieve goals. DukeWell works closely with LIVE FOR LIFE programs. Eligible employees who fully participate in a care plan can earn generic medicines for diabetes and heart disease at no cost, as well as other incentives. Website: dukewell.org Phone: (919) 660-WELL (9355)
LIVE FOR LIFE Available to all employees, LIVE FOR LIFE offers health assessments, fitness activities, tobacco cessation resources, gym discounts, consultations with fitness specialists and registered dietitians and run/walk clubs. LIVE FOR LIFE also organizes the farmers and mobile markets and promotes health education through programs such as Pathways to Change and Steps to Health.
Did you know? Personal Assistance Service (PAS), the faculty/employee assistance program at Duke, offers up to eight at no cost visits for counseling. For information, call (919) 416-1727.
Website: hr.duke.edu/liveforlife Phone: (919) 684-3136
Blue Cross Healthy Outcomes This program is for employees enrolled in Blue Care and Duke Options medical plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a range of health management services and programs. Website: bcbsnc.com Phone: (877) 224-3305
24-Hour Health Care Advice Line Round-the-clock heath advice lines are available under all of Duke’s medical plans.You receive confidential, up-to-date health information from professional staff, including help on how to navigate the health care system. Duke Select and Duke Basic members: (888) 662-2296 Duke Options and Blue Care members: (877) 477-2424
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Your Dental Plan Options Duke employees can choose from three dental options that offer different levels of coverage and different ways of choosing a dentist. All three plans cover some or all of the cost of: preventive procedures such as exams and cleaning, basic services such as fillings, sealants, denture repair and removal of teeth, and major services such as crowns, dentures and root canals. With Plan A and Plan B, you may visit any licensed dentist. Both plans include deductibles that must be met before coverage begins for non-preventive procedures. The PPO plan includes a higher maximum annual benefit than Plan A and Plan B, and lower negotiated procedure rates. However, participants in the PPO plan must use an in-network provider. A list of in-network dentists is available at ameritas-dental.prismisp.com. If you do not plan to use an in-network provider, you should not enroll in the PPO plan. Fee schedules for all three plans are available on the Ameritas website at ameritasgroup.com/duke.
How to Increase Your Annual Maximum Benefit Dental plan members who had at least one dental claim filed in calendar year 2016, with less than $500 in claims payments, will have their annual maximum benefit increased by $250 in 2017.This accumulation can continue each year until the annual maximum has increased on the PPO plan from $1,250 to $2,250; on Plan A from $1,000 to $2,000; and on Plan B from $750 to $1,750. If you reach this annual maximum benefit, the insurance company will not reimburse any additional services for the remainder of the calendar year.
Late Entrant Restrictions on Benefits for 2017 If you or a dependent are not currently enrolled for dental coverage through Duke and enroll for 2017, you or the dependent will be considered a “late entrant.” As a “late entrant” your benefits during the first twelve months of coverage will be limited to preventive services: two preventive routine care exams (not including X-rays), two prophylaxis (routine) cleanings, and for children under age 19, one fluoride application. No other procedures would be covered during the first 12 months. Periodontal procedures including maintenance would not be covered during this 12 month period. Once you have been enrolled in a Duke dental insurance plan for at least 12 months, the insurance will also cover basic and major procedures such as fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals and periodontal treatment (including periodontal maintenance which apply toward cleaning frequency). This 12-month waiting period does not apply: if you are switching from one Duke dental plan to another Duke plan if you enroll a child within 30 days of his/her second birthday if you enroll an eligible dependent within 30 days of a qualifying event such as marriage or adoption.
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2 routine exams per year 2 routine prophylaxis (cleanings) per year Space maintainers X-rays No deductible Fluoride treatments for children under age 19
50% of U&C2 50% of U&C2 $1,000 lifetime orthodontia maximum benefit per person (adults and children)
50% of MAC1 $1,000 lifetime orthodontia maximum benefit per person (adults and children)
$750 lifetime orthodontia maximum benefit per person (adults and children)
No deductible No deductible
No deductible
0% of U&C2 5 60% of U&C2 for periodontic or gum tretment 65% of U&C2 for endodontic procedures
2 All payments are based on the usual and customary (U&C) allowable charge.You are responsible for charges over U&C.
1 All payments are based on the Maximum Allowable Charges (MAC). PPO dentists have agreed to accept the contracted fee (MAC) as the maximum charge.
All three plans cover orthodontia only if treatment begins after the participant becomes covered by a Duke Dental Plan.
Orthodontia:
50% of MAC1 65% of MAC1 for periodontic or gum treatment 65% of MAC1 for endodontic procedures
After a $75 calendar year deductible per person, reimbusement is
After a $50 calendar year deductible per person, reimbusement is
Major: All three plans cover:
After a combined basic and major annual deductible of $50 per person, the plan pays a predetermined fixed amount based on procedure received.
Reimbursement at: 80% of U&C2 during first year of coverage 90% of U&C2 during second year of coverage if a covered procedure is received during the first year. 100% of U&C2 thereafter if a covered procedure is received in the second and following years.
Reimbursement at: 80% of MAC1 during first year of coverage 90% of MAC1 during second year of coverage if a covered procedure is received during the first years. 100% of MAC1 thereafter if a covered procedure is received in the second and following years.
Fillings Sealants Full or partial denture repair Anesthesia for oral surgery Removal of teeth
Crowns Bridgework Partial or full dentures Dentures, prosthodontics, and inlays Periodontal maintenace (periodontal cleaning) and gum treatment Endodontic procedures (root canals, etc.)
After a combined basic and major annual deductible of $50 per person, the plan pays a predetermined fixed amount based on procedure received.
No deductible
After a $100 lifetime deductible per person:
No deductible
Pays a predetermined fixed amount based on procedure amount based on procedure received
Applies
$750 per person
Plan B
No deductible
No deductible
Covered in full up to U&C2,
Applies
$1,000 per person
Plan A
Dental Plans Comparison Chart
Basic: All three plans cover:
Covered in full up to the Maximum Allowable Charge1
Applies
Late Entrant Provision (See definition on page 16)
Preventive: All three plans cover:
$1,250 per person
PPO Plan In-network
Annual maximum benefit for preventive, basic and major covered services
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Your Vision Care Option While Duke’s medical plans provide coverage for annual eye exams, Duke also offers a nationwide vision care plan to manage the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as eye examinations.You do not need to be enrolled in any of Duke’s medical plans to participate in the vision plan.
Vision Plan Coverage though UnitedHealthcare Vision The vision care plan provides coverage for prescription lenses and frames, contact lenses (in lieu of eyeglasses), and a complete annual eye exam for a low monthly premium. Under the plan, you can visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist within the UnitedHealthcare Vision network or you may choose to visit an out-of-network provider, which may result in higher out-of-pocket costs. If you visit an out-of-network provider, you must submit a claim to be reimbursed. The vision plan covers: One vision exam every 12 months ($30 co-pay in network) Eyeglass lenses or contacts once every 12 months ($20 materials co-pay) Frames once every 24 months (covered in full up to $150 allowance) Further details about the vision plan are available online at hr.duke.edu/enrollment2017/vision. If you have questions about the vision care plan or would like to find a network provider, you may call (800) 638-3120 or visit hr.duke.edu/providers. Note: The Duke Eye Center is not a participating member of the UnitedHealthcare Vision network for eye exams. However, your Duke medical plan provides coverage for an annual eye exam at the Duke Eye Center and you are able to use the vision plan with out-of-network providers. Additionally, the Eye Care Associates store at the Duke Eye Center accepts the vision plan insurance coverage for the purchase of frames and lenses. Below is an at-a-glance comparison of how your out-of-pocket expenses may vary depending on whether you have vision care coverage.
Eyeing the Costs For a person purchasing with Duke’s Vision Insurance at a network provider
For a person purchasing at a retail chain with no insurance
Comprehensive eye exam with refraction
$30
$136
Material co-pay
$20
$0
Designer frames
$0
$150
Progressive bifocal lens with anti-reflective coating
$0
$545
Transition tinting to darken lenses in sunlight
$0
$30
Annual Premium ($115) for individual
$115
$0
TOTAL ANNUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE
$165
$861
Services
Source: UnitedHealthcare
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Health Care Reimbursement Account Duke faculty and staff can protect up to $2,550 of their salary from taxes by signing up for a Health Care Reimbursement Account during open enrollment.This account allows you to set aside money to pay for eligible health expenses such as co-pays, deductibles, and medical supplies.You will be provided with a WageWorks health care card you can use to draw money from the account at the point of sale. Money set aside in a Health Care Reimbursement Account is not subject to federal or state taxes.That means a reimbursement account can save you about $30-40 on every $100 you spend on eligible expenses.The maximum allowable contribution for a Health Care Reimbursement Account is $2,550. Up to $500 of your unused Health Care Reimbursement Account balance can be carried over to the next plan year. Any amount above $500 remaining in your account after December 31 will be forfeited unless claims are submitted by April 15, 2018 for eligible expenses incurred January 1–December 31, 2017. The carryover only applies to the Health Care Reimbursement Account.
Can a Health Care Reimbursement Account Save Me Money? If your answer to any of the following questions is “yes,” then you should consider participating in a Health Care Reimbursement Account. Do you expect to have medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by your insurance plans, such as deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, or amounts in excess of usual and customary (U&C) limits? Do you expect to have prescription drug expenses not covered by insurance, such as deductibles or co-pays? Do you plan to buy new eyeglasses or contacts, have your hearing tested, or expect orthodontia expenses that are not covered by insurance? (If you have questions about reimbursement account orthodontia expense guidelines, please call WageWorks at (877) 924-3967 for more information.) Use the worksheet below or the WageWorks calculator at wageworks.com/myfsa to help you decide how much to contribute up to the $2,550 annual limit. Estimated Expenses for 2017 Health and dental care deductibles
$
Co-pays or co-insurance amounts for doctor visits
$
Prescription drug co-pays and deductibles (OTC medications are not eligible for reimbursement unless prescribed by a physician.)
$
Dental costs in excess of the plan’s reimbursement amount/schedule
$
Orthodontia costs not reimbursed by a dental plan
$
Vision care expenses such as eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses and supplies (e.g., lens solution), and laser eye surgery not covered by insurance
$
Items not paid or only partially paid by your health, dental, and vision care plans:
$
Hearing exams, hearing aids
$
E xpenses above your health care plan or dental plan limits (health care and dental expenses above usual, customary, and reasonable –UCR– limits)
$
O ther health care costs allowed by the IRS that aren’t reimbursed by your health care, dental, or vision plans
$
Total Estimated Expenses for January 1 – December 31, 2017. Note: You can carry over up to $500 of unused funds into the next plan year for the Health Care Reimbursement Account only.
$
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Health Care Reimbursement Account How much can I contribute? The maximum contribution you can make to your Health Care Reimbursement Account in 2017 is $2,550.The minimum contribution is $130.Your contributions will be deducted pre-tax from your pay. However, if you enroll in the Duke Basic medical plan, the contribution made by Duke, which is described on page 8, is not included in this limit. Up to $500 of your unused Health Care Reimbursement Account balance can be carried over to the next plan year. Any amount above $500 remaining in your account after December 30 will be forfeited unless claims are submitted by April 15, 2018 for eligible expenses incurred January 1–December 31, 2017. The carryover only applies to the Health Care Reimbursement Account.
Whose health care expenses can I pay for? Any dependent you claim on your federal income tax return is a dependent under the Health Care Reimbursement Account. Expenses for unmarried partners are not eligible for reimbursement, according to federal tax law unless he/ she meets federal dependent eligibility criteria.
What can I pay for with a Health Care Reimbursement Account? In the box below are some examples of out-of-pocket expenses eligible or not eligible for reimbursement from the Health Care Reimbursement Account.To view a full list, contact WageWorks at (877) 924-3967, or refer to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 502, available by calling (800) TAX-FORM or by accessing the IRS website at irs.gov. Expenses eligible for reimbursement
Expenses NOT eligible for reimbursement (per IRS)
Acupuncture
Babysitting & child care
Alcoholism treatment
Calcium supplements
Ambulance fees
Cancelled appointment fees
Car controls for the disabled
COBRA premiums
Chiropractor fees Contact lenses and cleaning solutions Co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance not covered by insurance
Electrolysis Exercise equipment (unless physician certified as part of treatment program) Fitness programs
Eyeglasses
Hair transplant
Guide dogs
Herbs & herbal medicines
Hearing aids
Insurance premiums
Lab fees
Over the counter medications* (unless prescribed by physician)
Lamaze classes for expectant mothers Orthodontia expenses Oxygen
Personal trainer Student health premiums Tattoo removal
Prescription medications*
Teeth whitening/bleaching
Smoking cessation program fees and prescription drugs
Toiletries
Varicose vein treatment
Vitamins (unless prescribed by physician)
Wheelchairs
Weight loss programs and/or drugs (unless prescribed by physician)
X-rays
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Cosmetic surgery procedures
*Reimbursement for over-the-counter medications is not allowed unless the medications are prescribed by a physician. Reimbursement requests for prescribed over-the-counter medications must be processed using a paper claim form or via your personal WageWorks online account, accompanied by the physician prescription and a copy of the receipt.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Can a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Save Me Money? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then you should consider participating in a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: Do you spend money on day care for your children up to age 13? o you have children up to age 13 enrolled in a before- or after-school program, summer day D camp, or intersession day camp while you work? o you spend money on adult day care for an elderly parent who lives with you and whom D you claim as a dependent for income tax purposes?
Who is considered a dependent? Children up to their 13th birthday. ny other individuals you claim as dependents on your federal income tax return, regardless of age, A who live with you and are incapable of caring for themselves. Use the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Worksheet below or the WageWorks calculator at wageworks.com/mydcfsa to help you decide how much to contribute.
Estimated Expenses for 2017 Dependent child care for children up to their 13th birthday, such as a qualified day care center, nursery school tuition, or a baby-sitter inside or outside your home
$
Dependent adult care during working hours for adult dependents who live with you and who rely primarily upon you for support
$
Before-school and after-school day care programs for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
$
Intersession camp for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
$
Summer day camp for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
$
FICA and other taxes you pay for day care providers
$
Total Estimated Expenses for January 1 – December 31, 2017. Note: Any money left in your Dependent Care Reimbursement Account after December 31, 2017 will be forfeited unless claims are submitted by April 15, 2018.
$
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Dependent Care Reimbursement Account How much can I contribute? The maximum contribution to your Dependent Care Reimbursement Account is $5,000. The minimum contribution is $130. If both you and your spouse have Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, your total combined contribution limit is $5,000. Your total contribution cannot be greater than your earned income or your spouse’s earned income, whichever is lower. If your spouse has no earned income, you are not eligible for a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account. However, there are special rules if your spouse is a full-time student or is disabled. Contact WageWorks at (877) 924-3967 for more information. If you are single with an eligible dependent, you can contribute up to the full $5,000. If you receive a subsidy from a Duke-contracted child care facility such as the Duke Children’s Campus or The Little School at Duke, the amount that you can contribute to the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account is reduced dollar-for-dollar. Call (919) 684-5600 for more information. According to federal law, any money left in your Dependent Care Reimbursement Account at the close of the 2017 plan year will be forfeited, unless claims are filed by April 15, 2018. Review your dependent care bills carefully from 2016 before deciding how much to contribute to a reimbursement account.Then estimate your expenses for the remainder of the calendar year.You may submit your claims for expense reimbursement for dependent care services received during the plan year (January 1–December 31, 2017), until April 15, 2018.You will forfeit any money left unclaimed in your Dependent Care Reimbursement Account after April 15, 2018.
What can I pay for with the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account? In the box below are some examples of out-of-pocket expenses eligible or not eligible for reimbursement from the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account.This is not a complete list. To check if an expense not listed is eligible, contact WageWorks at (877) 924-3967 or refer to IRS Publication 503, available by calling (800) TAX-FORM (829-3676) or by accessing the IRS website at irs.gov.
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Expenses eligible for reimbursement from a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Expenses NOT eligible for reimbursement from a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (per IRS)
Day care or preschool for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
Babysitting by someone who is your tax dependent
Day camp for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
Custodial elder care (not work-related)
Intersession camp for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
Day nursing care
Before-school and after-school day care programs for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
Educational, learning or study skills services
Babysitting services (during your working hours) for your child up to his or her 13th birthday
Household services
Household services for the care of an eligible elderly or disabled dependent who lives with you
Sleep-away camp
Expenses at an adult day care facility for an eligible elderly or disabled dependent who lives with you
School tuition (kindergarten and up)
Glossary Below are definitions of some terms that are used in this guide: Co-insurance: when you pay a percentage of
Out-of-Pocket Expense: the amount you pay
medical charges instead of a fixed amount.
toward a medical, dental or vision service that isn’t reimbursed by your insurance plan.
Co-pay: when you pay a fixed dollar amount for
a medical service. Deductible: the amount you pay each year
toward certain covered expenses before your plan starts paying benefits. Formulary: a preferred list of commonly
prescribed medications that are selected based on their clinical effectiveness and opportunity to help contain costs within a prescription drug program. Non-formulary drugs are any drugs not found on this list. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): a
type of health plan that consists of a network of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers.This type of plan will not pay for an out-of-network provider except in emergency situations. Unlike traditional HMOs, with Duke Select, Duke Basic, and Blue Care, you do not need a referral from your Primary Care Physician (PCP) to see a network specialist. Maintenance Medications: medications that a
provider has prescribed for regular (e.g., daily) use.These include (but are not limited to) heart/ ulcer/blood pressure medication, hormone therapy, and birth control pills. Network: a group of doctors, hospitals, and other providers that have contracted with an HMO or PPO and have agreed to accept a lower percentage of usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) rates.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): a
type of health plan that consists of a network of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers.You may visit doctors outside of this network for most services. If you use an innetwork provider, you will be responsible for a lower portion of the bill than you would if you used an out-of-network provider. Primary Care Physician (PCP): a health care provider (such as a nurse practitioner, physician, or physician assistant) who belongs to a network and who provides primary medical care in internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, and/or general practice. Specialty Medications: medications used
to help manage complex and chronic health conditions such as anemia, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis as well as other conditions. These medications usually have specialized ingredients and often need to be stored and/or handled in distinct ways. Beginning January 1, 2017, these are not covered if purchased through a retail pharmacy unless it is a “STAT” medication. See the HR website for a link to ESI listing of Specialty Medications. Usual and Customary: This refers to the
standard or most common charge for a specific medical, dental or vision service when rendered in a particular geographic area.
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Selected Contacts
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Duke Open Enrollment Service Center Customer Service Representatives available weekdays from 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. October 24 – November 4 10 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, October 29
Duke Well
hr.duke.edu/selfservice
bcbsnc.com
(919) 684-5600
toll-free (877) 224-3305
Ameritas (dental)
Express Scripts (pharmacy manager)
ameritasgroup.com/duke
express-scripts.com
toll-free (800) 487-5553
toll-free (800) 717-6575
WageWorks (reimbursement accounts)
Cigna Behavioral Health
hr.duke.edu/reimbursement
cignabehavioral.com
toll-free (877) 924-3967
toll-free (888) 253-8552
Duke Select HMO and Duke Basic HMO
UnitedHealthcare Vision
aetna.com
myuhcvision.com
toll-free (800) 385-3636
toll-free (800) 638-3120
dukewell.org
(919) 660-WELL (9355)
Blue Care HMO and Duke Options PPO
How to Enroll Using the Duke@Work Web Site Take a quick tour of the website at hr.duke.edu/enrollment2017.
1 Log on to the Duke@Work website at hr.duke.edu/selfservice. Click on “Benefits Open Enrollment for 2017.”
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When prompted, enter you Duke NetID (located on your “My Info” fact sheet) and your NetID password.
2 Accept terms and conditions.
3 Complete the step-by-step enrollment process.
Note: If you are unable to log on to the Duke@Work website for any reason, contact the Duke Open Enrollment Service Center at (919) 684-5600 during the following times to speak with a customer service representative: • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. from October 24 – November 4 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, October 29 Open enrollment ends at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 4.
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