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
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Good afternoon all!
With the contract voting next week, I will be providing lunch around 1200.
Just wanted to make you all aware.
See you next week!
Andrew
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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.
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.
Good evening,
STAN had a meeting last Saturday and here are some notes from it.
* There is talk about being able to get a STAN license plate for your vehicle. We are working through the details, so it is exclusive to STAN members and our family.
* We discussed when we use force while working an off-duty employment, should we be covered under qualified immunity as we are still acting as a law enforcement officer. I am on board with it as we still are required to fill out an NSP803 when we use force during that outside employment. From the sounds of it, we are working with Gary and NSP Legal to work something out.
* One of the bigger topics for us was the integration back into full duty status after being involved in an OIS. With OPDs most recent OIS, the officer was involved in a shooting 2 and a half hours on his first shift back after getting in an OIS 3 weeks prior. Both justified. There were talks about going through a short light duty period or another way to ease them back into work. We are open to thoughts so if you have any, please let me know.
* As I’m sure most of you know, Gordon Downing is coming back to the agency after being gone for 5 years. He will be stationed in Norfolk. From the sounds of it, he will start with ZERO seniority and be placed on step 13 of the Trooper pay line in contract. The justification of his return was that he kept a LEO certification in Arizona where he was a K9 handler. His return will open the door for us to start working on the wording and layout of a Lateral Camp which I believe is good for our agency. If anyone has any heartache, feel free to reach out to me.
* With the change in command structure we are experiencing and going to be experiencing in the next months, the front runner for Col. Bolduc position is Lt. Col. Roby. This is still in the early stages and there is interest from other Police Chiefs across the state for the position.
* Lastly, if you are involved in an IA or get 801’d please let me know. There have been several IAs, 801s and SOFs, that had contract/policy violations here recently. I want to make sure you are all getting treated fairly during that process.
I am new in this position, but I want to be transparent with anything that comes my way.
If any of you have anything that you want me to bring to the board, don’t hesitate to call me at 402-218-8987 or email me.
I know this is wordy, but than you for your time.
Respectfully,
Andrew Bestenlehner
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