November 2024 - Nsfma - groups.netroopers.org

Aetna - CHI Health
by Tara Johnson 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

SLEBC Insured - I wanted to send a quick note as SLEBC has been notified that CHI has officially opted to not renew their contract with Aetna. This is still an ongoing situation and with many similar situations, we have seen agreements reached after the 'deadline'. We will continue to provide updates as received on the status. Meritain has provided a list of providers who have opted to negotiate directly with CHI linked below. Members who are impacted by this negotiation should have already received notification from CHI regarding the potential to be OON. CHI Health Partners Affiliated Providers List Nov. 26, 2024.pdf<https://www.aetnacommercialbusinesses.com/Segments/2024/Providence_Network/…> If you would like to review out-of-network costs, please see page ten of the attached benefit guide. If you would like to look up in-network providers, use the Aetna Open Choice PPO network option here<https://www.aetna.com/dsepublic/#/contentPage?page=providerSearchLanding&si…>. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.489.6093 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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SLEBC Contract Meetings
by Tara Johnson 27 Nov '24

27 Nov '24

Hi NSFMA Members, Jamy was able to verify that if you are working on December 3rd during the contract informational meetings, you may attend while on duty. Please let him know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks!! Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.489.6093 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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SLEBC 25-27 Contract Vote Information
by Tara Johnson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

SLEBC Members- We are planning on holding the 25-27 SLEBC Contract information meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd at 1000 CST and 1400 CST. Members may attend on-site or via Zoom - please see the links and details below. The meeting and vote are available to DUES paying members only. Voting will be made available via SurveyMonkey following the first meeting via personal email addresses (please check spam, junk, and other folders) if you do not see it in your inbox. NSP members are approved to attend and vote on duty if working at the scheduled time - those not working are approved to ride with an on-duty trooper to the office and home. G&P members are good to attend and vote on duty only if you are already working - meaning you can't go to work just to attend. FM members will have guidance directly from James Sloup. First Meeting Zoom Link (1000 CST) : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82179544065 Meeting ID: 821 7954 4065 You must use your name when logging into Zoom or your access will be denied. Second Meeting Zoom Link (1400 CST) : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85317362575 Meeting ID: 853 1736 2575 You must use your name when logging into Zoom or your access will be denied. Locations for both meetings - all STAN, NCOA, and NSFMA members are welcome. Troop A: Omaha Office NDOT Conference Room Troop B: Norfolk Office Downstairs Troop Room Troop C: Grand Island Office Meeting Room Troop D: North Platte Office Basement Conference Room Troop E: Scottsbluff Office Training Room Troop H: Lincoln Headquarters Office Meeting Room If anything changes, you will receive additional guidance and information via email. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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2025 SLEBC Open Enrollment - Due Monday, November 25, 2024
by Tara Johnson 17 Nov '24

17 Nov '24

You receive this email as a SLEBC-covered employee of the State of Nebraska. SLEBC Open Enrollment for the 2025 plan year will be held from November 17th to November 25th, 2024. Elected changes will become effective January 1st, 2025. If you wish to make changes, please submit the necessary forms for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - if you do not have changes, you do NOT need to submit forms except for Flexible Spending. If you wish to enroll in Flexible Spending for 2025, you must submit your 2025 Flexible Spending election. FORM LINK<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15OSGRW-DhK6J7JH7NkgodoL46WCkNWPh?us…> The SLEBC Board is happy to report that we have been able to maintain the same coverages we are accustomed to with an addition of a few items. We are thankful that we do not have any major plan design changes to our medical, dental or vision plans. You will find slight increases in the medical rates due to the increasing costs seen with current inflation along with plan usage. As a self-funded health plan, this is a direct reflection of you being mindful of your utilization and using the tools available to make good healthcare decisions. We encourage you (and your family) to check in with your primary care provider for your annual preventative visit and continue to work toward being the healthiest you! Please 🙂 watch a 30-minute review of your benefits here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/173YC9l738b3xZnBX01ho2G9dqo6JAL3n/view?usp=…> <https://drive.google.com/file/d/173YC9l738b3xZnBX01ho2G9dqo6JAL3n/view?usp=…> - you will learn something, I promise! 2025 SLEBC Benefit Changes • Prescription Benefit Management in 2025 will be ServeYouRx and the formulary should cause very little disruption (less than 10 scripts). • Nutrition Counseling is now available in-network for a $15 copay with a licensed dietitian or nutritionist. • Out-of-Network Hearing Aid benefit will mirror In-Network benefits. • GLP-1 option for weight loss is available at a discounted rate through a reputable pharmacy - this is funded by the member directly. • There are no changes for dental, vision or additional life and AD&D premiums. There is an increase in your medical premium. VIEW & DOWNLOAD ATTACHMENTS HERE<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15OSGRW-DhK6J7JH7NkgodoL46WCkNWPh?us…> Attachment Review: * 2025 Enrollment Documents - Fillable with optional digital signatures. (required for Camp 70) * 2025 SLEBC Benefit Guide * Standard Enrollment Packet (beneficiary changes, can change these benefits at any time during the year) * Standard Beneficiary Form (required for Camp 70) * SLEBC 2025 SBC * 2025 SLEBC Open Enrollment Presentation Deck * Life Certificate (for your records) * LTD Certificate (for your records) * 2025 Medical, Dental, Vision Rates (rates are also found in the SLEBC Benefit Guide) * Life Services Toolkit (information to prepare a will, power of attorney, bill of sales, etc.) * GLP-1 Information * ServeYouRx Mail Order Information ID Cards: NEW Card - Apta Health (Medical/Rx) Utilize Current Card - Delta Dental (Dental) No ID Card - VSP (Vision) Providers use your DOB and/or the last four of your social security number. If you have a new mailing address and have not notified me, please respond to this email with your address immediately so that we can ensure your insurance documents are sent to the correct address. (Reminder: The state will NOT share this information with us.) Please always check your pay stubs for accuracy. If you find a discrepancy, please let me know if it is a SLEBC deduction/withholding, and I'll work to get it corrected. As always, if you would like to meet with me to discuss any benefits or have open enrollment questions, please let me know - I am more than happy to schedule a time to meet with you. Be safe, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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"HELPS" Retiree Act - Information
by Tara Johnson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

We received this information and wanted to pass it along to both our retiree members and active members... Federal law was changed in January and all retired law enforcement and fire/EMS can exclude up to $3,000 worth of medical insurance premiums from their taxable income. Below is a link with additional information and also an excerpt below another state's Troopers' Association. https://www.ncpers.org/blog_home.asp?Display=329 Please be sure your retired law enforcement and fire/EMS members are aware that they may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year. This is allowable under the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Retirees Act, or the “HELPS” Retiree Act. Previously, there was a requirement that the premium had to be deducted from the retiree’s pension check in order to qualify for HELPS credit. That is no longer the case following the adoption of the federal Secure 2.0 retirement law. Qualified premiums paid directly for health, accident or long-term care insurance qualifies for the credit in 2023 and beyond. The $3,000 reduction does not appear on the annual 1099R form that is sent out by the pension fund. The retiree must claim the reduction on his or her personal 1040 tax form on Line 5B or similar adjustment. Instructions on claiming the reduction are included in IRS Publication 575 (page 7 with an update on page 2). As this is not a simple matter, pensioners may want to consult with their tax preparer to properly claim the reduction. Note that married couples where both the parties are retired police/fire/EMS may take a reduction in income of up to $6,000. Let’s do what we can to ensure that our retired members can take advantage of this tax break for retiree medical insurance. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit! While we cannot give you tax advice, we highly recommend reaching out to your tax advisor with the information below and they can assist you with any additional questions you may have. This is likely new to them, too, so please help us spread the word! Stay safe, Tara Tara Johnson Director of Operations & Benefits State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council STAN | NCOA | NSFMA PO Box 6729 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402.489.2081 Cell Phone: 402.440.8284 Fax: 402.500.3666 This email may contain confidential and privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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