If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Internationally Appointed Benefits Representatives.
Office hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Update: ROCKFORD INFECTIOUS DISEASE DOCTORS – These doctors have never been in the BCBS Standard Care Network. Therefore, if you treat with a Rockford Infectious Disease doctor in their office you will be charged an office visit and a clinic fee which is not covered by our plan. If you are seen by a Rockford Infectious Disease doctor while you are admitted in the hospital and it is billed as an inpatient visit, Blue Cross will pay the claim because you have no control over who is called in to treat you. There are now (2) two in-network other infectious disease doctors, Dr. Kavitha Subramanian and Dr. Neha Shah in the Rockford area.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLACE TO GO FOR MEDICAL CARE
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Dependents Ages 19 – 26
To be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act the hourly bargaining unit employees will be able to cover dependents until the end of the month they turn 26 years old.
Please be mindful that if your dependent has dual coverage (coverage through Chrysler and another healthcare provider) it is their responsibility to check with the other healthcare provider to see what their rules are regarding coverage. If a dependent's parents both work at Chrysler, then that dependent can only be covered by one parent (they cannot have dual Chrysler coverage). Also, if a dependent works at Chrysler and is also covered by a parent who works at Chrysler, they must choose whether they want to be covered under their own healthcare coverage or their parent's healthcare (they cannot have dual Chrysler coverage).
When you add a dependent you will receive a letter from Benefit Connect stating that you will have to verify that dependent. If you do not verify your dependent, the dependent will be dropped. You can bring your letter and the appropriate documentation to the Benefits office, and we will fax the documentation to Benefit Connect. It is your responsibility to remove dependents when they become ineligible. Dependents are not dropped automatically!
Please make sure you designate your beneficiaries. You can designate beneficiaries by logging on to Benefit Connect through your dashboard account or call Benefit Connect at 1-888-409-3300. You will need their name, date of birth, address, and social security number.
The deductions for the optional life insurance are now a weekly deduction from your pay check. If you did not receive pay for a week then the deduction will be made up in the next pay check i.e. if the same deduction amount is shown twice on your pay stub this means, there was an adjustment made. If you enroll in the Optional Life insurance you may be subject to “Evidence of Insurability” meaning you will have to fill out a “Statement of Health”. You can access this form through your dashboard account by logging on the Benefit Connect website. Make sure you fill out the form completely.
What happens to my Health Care benefits if I am on a permanent lay off (not to be confused with a scheduled lay off)?
Hospital, Surgical, Medical, Dental, Vision and Hearing (HSMDVH) coverage remains in effect until the end of the month following the month in which your layoff begins. HSMDVH coverage continues based on your years of seniority as of the date your layoff begins in accordance with the following table:
|
Years of Seniority on Date Layoff Begins |
Maximum Number of Months for Which Corporation Provided Coverage is Continued |
|
Less than 1 |
0 |
|
1 but less than 2 |
3 |
|
2 but less than 3 |
5 |
|
3 but less than 4 |
7 |
|
4 but less than 5 |
9 |
|
5 but less than 10 |
12 |
|
10 and over |
24 |
After the last month for which the company provides coverage, you may continue HealthCare HSMDVH coverage for a period of 12 additional months by paying the required monthly premium amount for such coverage.
Dental coverage remains in effect until the end of the calendar month following the month in which your layoff began. Thereafter, dental coverage will not be ineffect unless you elect COBRA. For example, if you are laid off in May 2019 your dental will end June 30, 2019.
Continuation of Coverage
Order your Diabetic Supplies from the list below
- Edgepark - 800-321-0591
- Medtronic/Minimed - 800-646-4633
- Retirees 65 years and older for diabetic supplies, contact Kohlls diabetic at - 877-733-7100
Beacon Health Options- Is the provider for mental health and substance abuse.
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NEW LEGAL SERVICES PLAN REINSTATED EFFECTIVE
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KinderCare Learning Centers
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