Connect 2009 begins October 25th and ends Friday, November 7th If you wish to review the 2009 Enrollment Guide prior to enrollment it is available just by clicking on the orange "Health" heading under the "a slice of life box."
During Connect 2009, you can enroll in or make changes to your:
Medical and Prescription Plan Dental Plan Vision Care Program Flexible Spending Accounts Optional Personal Accident Insurance Group Universal Life Insurance Comprehensive Group Legal Services
Note: You do not have to enroll this year! If you wish to keep your benefit choices from last year, you do not need to enroll during the Connect 2009 process. However, if you would like to enroll in an Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you will have to log on to the enrollment system and make a election for the FSA.
Remember all on-line enrollment passwords will be reset on October 24th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. When you log in to eBen after this time, your password will be the last four digits of your Social Security number, followed by the two-digit month in which you were born, followed by your two-digit day of birth (if you were born on February 1, you would enter 0201).
A Message from AkzoNobel "As of January 1, 2008, ICI was purchased by AkzoNobel. As a result of this acquisition, many things have or will change through the end of 2009. AkzoNobel is pleased to inform all employees of the former ICI companies that a majority of the benefits listed on this web page will continue to be in effect through the end of 2009. However, depending on the benefit, rates and other terms may change as we move into 2009. As always, if you have any questions pertaining to the current benefits please contact the Resource Center at 1-877-424-7378."
Weight Watchers Lowers Prices! Non-union employees can purchase Weight Watchers local meeting vouchers for a new, lower price of $9.22 a meeting! Buy 13 weeks for $119.86 and receive a free exercise DVD (retail value $15). Purchase 18 weeks for $165.96 and receive a free Weight Watchers Walking Kit (retail value $25). You will reimbursed 50 percent of your program costs, if you attend at least 75 percent of your meetings! To learn more, click on Weight Watchers.
Employment and Income Verification is Now Automated! Buying a home or car? Renting an apartment?Applying for a Loan? Employees in the United States (including Puerto Rico) now have access to The Work Number, an automated and secure service that provides the ability to quickly provide proof of employment and income. Available to union and nonunion employees, The Work Number can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, click on The Work Number.
MaternaLink Participants Receive Babies "R" Us Gift Cards! Expectant moms can receive up to $300 in Babies "R" us gift cards for participating in the MaternaLink Maternity Management Program. Offered to expectant moms free of charge, MaternaLink can help make each pregnancy a healthy one. As a participant, you receive periodic assessments, to make sure you are on track for a healthy pregnancy. Should any significant risk factors be found, an experienced obstetrical nurse will be notified, so care can be coordinated with your health care provider. You also receive educational materials, customized to your particular pregnancy interests and gestational age and access to BabyLine, a toll-free, 24-hour hotline that connects you with a maternity nurse, who will answer any questions you have, even on weekends! To learn more, click on Maternity.
Access Four Benefits With One Login When you log in to www.401k.com, one User I.D. and password allow you to access your personalized Health Management Center Web pages; your Definity Health/UnitedHealthcare Medical Plan; your Caremark Prescription Plan and your Retirement Savings Plan. To learn more, click on Health Management Center.
Create A Personal Health Record The Health Management Center Web site lets you create a confidential Personal Health Record to keep track of health conditions, medications, medical tests, surgeries, allergies, office visits and more. You can track more than a dozen measurements and test results, including: height, weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, resting heart rate, mammograms, pap smears, colorectal screenings, even developmental milestones of children age six and under. To learn more, click on Personal Health Record.
Ready to quit smoking? Nonunion employees and their dependents over the age of 18 can get personalized telephone support from a certified smoking cessation coach. Also free of charge: WebMD's Ready, Set, Stop!® Online™ program, in which 10 interactive sessions help you make the behavioral changes you need to successfully quit. In addition, some smoking cessation agents are covered under your prescription plan. Talk to your doctor about what options might be right for you. For more information, click on Quit Smoking.
