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From the Desk of Human Resources…

Open Enrollment for all to not make any changes and Around
employees and Non-Medicare keep their coverage as-is for
Retirees will be October 1 – 2018. the
31, 2017. Non-Medicare retirees can
change their plan level between Agency
he health insurance open Premium, Classic and Basic
enrollment period for during open enrollment.
TArkansas State OSD finds
Employees (ASE) and Also remember…
Public School Employees (PSE) To receive the wellness dis- new Deputy
has been set for the 2018 plan count for the 2018 plan year,
year. Open Enrollment for both active employees and covered Director
ASE and PSE employees and spouses on the ARBenefits plan
non-Medicare retirees will run must complete the following by
October 1-31, 2017. Oct. 31, 2017: ody Waits has
During this time, changes to been appointed
health insurance policies can be 1. Both employee and CDeputy Director
made without a qualifying event; covered spouse must of the Office of Skills
however, documentation is still complete the on-line Health Development. He assumed
required. Assessment at this role in July.
GuidanceResources.com.
Open enrollment changes in-
clude: 2. Both employee and
• Enrolling onto the plan covered spouse must have a
• Adding/dropping dependent wellness visit conducted by a
coverage physician in an office setting.
• Changing plan levels
• Dropping coverage Feel free to contact the
completely Human Resources office at
501-683-3340 with your
Employees can also choose questions. Cody Waits new Deputy Director of the
Office of Skills and Development.

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