Auburn University offers many benefits to employees and their dependents. You are likely reviewing this website because you want to learn more about these benefits and to be certain that you are selecting the best options for you and your family. We are here to support and empower you through this process.
You may have some questions during the Open Enrollment process. Be assured that our benefits enrollers, along with our Auburn University Human Resources team, are committed to making your online enrollment process as simple as possible.
Please know that what we offer is designed to protect you and your family, and that we are able and willing to assist you. You can enroll with confidence for your 2022 benefits.
facts
The Auburn University Health Insurance Plan has 12,000 members.
In 2021, AU health plan claims and expenses will top $60 million.
In 2021, Auburn will cover over $37 million of plan costs.
basics
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Open Enrollment is when you may enroll, cancel, or make changes to your benefits elections.
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These changes will be effective as of Jan. 1, 2022.
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Please review this website for information about our 2022 benefits.
Open Enrollment begins on Nov. 1, 2021, and ends on Nov. 30, 2022, at 4:45 p.m.
IMPORTANT: IRS regulations do not allow for plan enrollment or changes beyond Nov. 30, 2021, at 4:45 p.m., unless there is a qualifying event (i.e. marriage, divorce, birth of a child, etc.) during the year.
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Open Enrollment information is available at aub.ie/oe2022. Open Enrollment packets will not be mailed to employees this year.
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For the 2022 plan year, the health premium increase across both tiers is 2% ($3.41 to $11.90 per month), depending on the plan type and employee's salary.
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For the 2022 plan year, AU Health Plan members will receive new insurance cards from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for both health and dental coverage. These cards, which should be used beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, will be mailed to plan members.
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Out-of-pocket maximums will increase. For an individual, it will increase from $8,550 to $8,700. For a family, it will increase from $17,100 to $17,400.
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There will be a 30 percent employee cost sharing for certain IV therapy services.
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In 2023, Auburn plans to offer a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Information about the new plan will be shared with employees throughout 2022. The current plan will also continue to be offered.
We strongly encourage you to review your benefit options at aub.ie/oe2022 and to explore the insurance offerings that are available to full-time, benefit-eligible employees.
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If you are enrolled in health, dental, and/or vision insurance plans or other voluntary benefit plans, and you do not want to make any changes to your coverages, there is nothing you need to do to continue them.
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However, you must re-enroll for the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (see below).
Yes. If you are currently enrolled in the FSA, you must re-enroll or your FSA contributions, which include the medical and/or dependent care (child/elder care) accounts, will end as of Dec. 31, 2021.
IMPORTANT: 2022 medical spending accounts will have a carryover of $550 into the next plan year.
You should also review the following information as you complete online enrollment, providing updates or changes as necessary:
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Your beneficiaries (the person or entity you name in an insurance policy to receive benefits) for basic life, voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurances, along with voluntary and mandatory retirement accounts;
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Social Security number(s) and date(s) of birth for your dependent(s);
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Life insurance rates for you and your dependent(s) (Rates may change depending on age); and
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Emergency contacts: You can update your emergency contacts through AU Access - Self Service Banner (SSB). Look for “Update Emergency Contacts” under the “Personal Information” tab.
Ensuring the eligibility of all dependents and members enrolled in our benefits plans is crucial to reducing financial, legal, and employee risk. During Open Enrollment, you should review your dependents and remove anyone who may not meet the definition of an eligible dependent.
For more information visit auburn.edu/hr/benefits/dependent-eligibility.html.
Auburn University offers many benefits to employees and their dependents. You are likely reviewing this website because you want to learn more about these benefits and to be certain that you are selecting the best options for you and your family. We are here to support and empower you through this process.
You may have some questions during the Open Enrollment process. Be assured that our benefits enrollers, along with our Auburn University Human Resources team, are committed to making your online enrollment process as simple as possible.
Please know that what we offer is designed to protect you and your family, and that we are able and willing to assist you. You can enroll with confidence for your 2022 benefits.
facts
The Auburn University Health Insurance Plan has 12,000 members.
In 2021, AU health plan claims and expenses will top $60 million.
In 2021, Auburn will cover over $37 million of plan costs.
basics
-
Open Enrollment is when you may enroll, cancel, or make changes to your benefits elections.
-
These changes will be effective as of Jan. 1, 2022.
-
Please review this website for information about our 2022 benefits.
Open Enrollment begins on Nov. 1, 2021, and ends on Nov. 30, 2022, at 4:45 p.m.
IMPORTANT: IRS regulations do not allow for plan enrollment or changes beyond Nov. 30, 2021, at 4:45 p.m., unless there is a qualifying event (i.e. marriage, divorce, birth of a child, etc.) during the year.
-
Open Enrollment information is available at aub.ie/oe2022. Open Enrollment packets will not be mailed to employees this year.
-
For the 2022 plan year, the health premium increase across both tiers is 2% ($3.41 to $11.90 per month), depending on the plan type and employee's salary.
-
For the 2022 plan year, AU Health Plan members will receive new insurance cards from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for both health and dental coverage. These cards, which should be used beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, will be mailed to plan members.
-
Out-of-pocket maximums will increase. For an individual, it will increase from $8,550 to $8,700. For a family, it will increase from $17,100 to $17,400.
-
There will be a 30 percent employee cost sharing for certain IV therapy services.
-
In 2023, Auburn plans to offer a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Information about the new plan will be shared with employees throughout 2022. The current plan will also continue to be offered.
We strongly encourage you to review your benefit options at aub.ie/oe2022 and to explore the insurance offerings that are available to full-time, benefit-eligible employees.
-
If you are enrolled in health, dental, and/or vision insurance plans or other voluntary benefit plans, and you do not want to make any changes to your coverages, there is nothing you need to do to continue them.
-
However, you must re-enroll for the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (see below).
Yes. If you are currently enrolled in the FSA, you must re-enroll or your FSA contributions, which include the medical and/or dependent care (child/elder care) accounts, will end as of Dec. 31, 2021.
IMPORTANT: 2022 medical spending accounts will have a carryover of $550 into the next plan year.
You should also review the following information as you complete online enrollment, providing updates or changes as necessary:
-
Your beneficiaries (the person or entity you name in an insurance policy to receive benefits) for basic life, voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurances, along with voluntary and mandatory retirement accounts;
-
Social Security number(s) and date(s) of birth for your dependent(s);
-
Life insurance rates for you and your dependent(s) (Rates may change depending on age); and
-
Emergency contacts: You can update your emergency contacts through AU Access - Self Service Banner (SSB). Look for “Update Emergency Contacts” under the “Personal Information” tab.
Ensuring the eligibility of all dependents and members enrolled in our benefits plans is crucial to reducing financial, legal, and employee risk. During Open Enrollment, you should review your dependents and remove anyone who may not meet the definition of an eligible dependent.
For more information visit auburn.edu/hr/benefits/dependent-eligibility.html.