Open Enrollment for Benefits

Welcome to Lawrence Tech's 2008 Benefits Open Enrollment.  The open enrollment period is October 25, 2007 through November 9, 2007.  All changes will be effective January 1, 2008. Remember to check out what's new for 2008 in the 2008 Open Enrollment Newsletter.  During benefits open enrollment, you can make changes to your coverage in the following plans:

You can review the 2008 Benefits Open Enrollment Instructions for options on completing your benefit elections. You may decide to complete your benefit elections on-line through Bannerweb at www.ltu.edu/bannerweb or complete the 2008 Benefits Election Form.  Here are the procedures to get you started:

• Review Your Benefits:  Login to Secure Area on Bannerweb at www.ltu.edu/bannerweb to review your benefits and beneficiary/dependent information.
• Take No Action: If you are NOT making any changes to your current benefits, your current plans will automatically continue in 2008.  EXCEPTION: Election forms must be completed for Health and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account or new 2008 Waiver of Coverage.
• Attention AHL EPO and PPO Members:  For reduced rates, all AHL EPO and PPO members must complete the iStrive Health Assessment Questionnaire at www.hap.org by January 31, 2008.
• Take Action: If you are making ANY  changes to your current benefits (i.e., switching, adding or canceling medical insurance, life insurance or pre-paid legal service/identity theft shield; adding or removing family members; electing a 2008 Health and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account or if new Waiver of Coverage, complete the 2008 Benefits Election Form and applicable enrollment/change forms.  
• Return Forms: Only return forms to the Office of Human Resources no later than November 9, 2007 if you are making changes to benefits or electing a FSA plan.   

Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair

LTU will be hosting the 8th Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Ridler Field House. Our benefit providers and other community vendors will be available to lend you wellness and management tips. Please plan on attending and invite your spouse as well.

If you have any questions about the benefits, you should feel free to contact or visit the Office of Human Resources in the Engineering Building, E109. The phone number is (248) 204-2150.