Employee Benefits Updates
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America Saves Week
February 17, 2012: America Saves Week is February 19–26, 2012. This week focuses on helping people overcome their challenges to save money, reduce debt and build wealth—all key to a more secure retirement. Continue reading America Saves Week…
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Employee Wellness: “One Step at a Time to Wellness”
February 17, 2012: Learn “Simple Steps You Can Take Today” by reviewing Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Healthy Options Winter Newsletter. Continue reading Employee Wellness: “One Step at a Time to Wellness”…
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Blue365deals.com
February 16, 2012: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is partnering with TruHearing® to help save subscribers and their families money. TrueHearing offers state-of-the-art, brand-name digital hearing aids from top manufacturers at health plan contracted pricing. MCC Participating Employees with BCBSM or Blue Care Network (BCN) insurance may save hundreds to thousands of dollars off retail pricing on hearing aids by setting up a free account at Blue365deals.com. Continue reading Blue365deals.com…
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Medco’s Preferred Prescription/RX Selections
February 16, 2012: Medco’s “Preferred Prescription/RX Selections” is a formulary list of medications covered under the Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Insurance Plan. Please print out this guide to take to doctor appointments. Continue reading Medco’s Preferred Prescription/RX Selections…
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Find BCBSM and BCN Walk-In Customer Service Locations Near You
January 26, 2012: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) have several offices that now offer personalized customer service for individuals who have questions about their medical insurance. Continue reading Find BCBSM and BCN Walk-In Customer Service Locations Near You…
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Employee Wellness: National “Go Red for Women” Day
January 24, 2012: February 3, 2012 is National “Go Red for Women” Day and the American Heart Association is urging all Americans (women and men) to become heart healthy at every age. Please visit the AHA website for more information and wear red on Friday, February 3. Continue reading Employee Wellness: National “Go Red for Women” Day…
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Your Prescription Drug Co‑Payments at a Glance
January 3, 2012: As of January 1, 2012, Michigan Catholic Conference members who are enrolled in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) insurance will now have their prescription drug coverage provided through Medco. Please set up a personal account on Medco's website to search local pharmacies, obtain pricing and coverage information and set up automatic prescription refills. (Please note: this transition to Medco does not apply to the Blue Care Network - Healthy Blue Living (BCN-HBL) members.) Continue reading Your Prescription Drug Co‑Payments at a Glance…
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Employee Wellness: January is National “Thyroid Awareness Month”
January 1, 2012: As many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders although more than half remain undiagnosed. Some of the symptoms of thyroid conditions are muscle weakness, intolerance of heat, fast heart rate, muscle weakness and extreme tiredness. Thyroid disorders are most common among women and tend to run in families. Read on for more information about thyroid disorders and when to visit your doctor. Continue reading Employee Wellness: January is National “Thyroid Awareness Month”…
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Michigan Income Tax Withholding on LERP Benefits
October 21, 2011: Effective January 1, 2012, Michigan’s tax treatment of pension and retirement benefits will change, and benefit payments from the MCC Lay Employees’ Retirement Plan (the “LERP”) will be subject to Michigan income tax for many recipients. Continue reading Michigan Income Tax Withholding on LERP Benefits…
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 5, 2011: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MCC encourages our members and their family members to talk to their doctors about scheduling a mammogram. Continue reading October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Recent Employee Benefits Updates
- August 30, 2011: Benefits Program Frequently Asked Questions
- August 22, 2011: Good Health Magazine, Fall 2011
- June 17, 2011: Mail Order Option for Diabetes Supplies Can Save Employees Money
- March 21, 2011: Good Health Magazine, Spring 2011
- August 18, 2010: Healthy Blue Extras
Archived Employee Benefits Updates
For additional Employee Benefits Updates, please visit our “Employee Benefits Updates Archives” page.
MCC Gateway
New Information and Enhancements
- The Lay Employee's Retirement Program, Life, Long-Term Disability and Short Term Disability Sections of the Administrative Procedures Manual have been updated. Please print and replace these new sections in your APM. (1/26/12)
- Memorandums on changes to Michigan income tax withholding on LERP benefits and MCC’s new Provider for prescription drug coverage have been added to the Recent Communications page. (1/4/12)
- A new Flexible Benefits Enrollment Packet is now available. (10/11/11)
