2022 Retiree Open Enrollment Period Has Begun!

April 30, 2022 - Melissa Post

Hello Retirees,

We are writing to remind you that your open enrollment period has begun for the month of May 2022. If you are making any changes to your current medical and/or dental plan you must inform HR before June 1st.

Changes to your rates and contributions will become effective July 1, 2022. To obtain your new contribution amount, please contact HR or click here, or refer to the summary and rates folder on the home page of the retiree website. NHRS Retirees will notice the rate change in the pension check received on 07/29/2022 which is the July check.

Contact HR immediately if you:

• Wish to change benefit plans including enrolling in Medicomp without prescription drugs.

• Have changed your address or phone number.

• Have married, divorced or legally separated.

• Have begun receiving Medicare benefits for yourself or any family member due to a disability.

• Wish to enroll yourself and any eligible family members.

• Wish to enroll or remove a dependent child who is between 19 and 26 years of age

Please note: Changes become effective July 1, 2022 provided that all forms are received by HealthTrust during June 2022. Your former employer may elect a July 1, 2022 or August 1, 2022 effective date for enrollment applications received by HealthTrust during July 2022.

Existing NHRS eligible Retirees requesting benefit changes during the open enrollment period will be required to complete an Annuity Deduction Authorization form. HR will retain a completed copy of the form as well as a copy of the completed application while submitting the information to HealthTrust for processing.

Notice Regarding Primary Care Provider (PCP) or Ob/Gyn Provider Selection*

HealthTrust Access Blue New England (HMO), HMO Blue New England (HMO), and BlueChoice (POS) plans generally require the designation of a PCP. You have the right to designate any PCP who is available to accept you or your family members. For BlueChoice plans, you may select from any PCP who participates in the New Hampshire BlueChoice network. For Access Blue or HMO Blue New England plans, you may select from any PCP who participates in the Access Blue or HMO Blue New England network throughout the six New England states. For children, you may designate a pediatrician as the PCP. You do not need prior authorization from HealthTrust or Anthem or from any other person (including a PCP) in order to obtain access to obstetrical or gynecological care from a healthcare professional in the Anthem network who specializes in obstetrics or gynecology. The healthcare professional, however, may be required to comply with certain procedures, including obtaining prior authorization for certain services, following a pre-approved treatment plan, or procedures for making referrals. For information on how to select a PCP, and for a list of the participating PCPs and/or healthcare professionals who specialize in obstetrics and/or gynecology, contact Anthem Member Services at the number on the back of your ID card. *Note: Medicomp plans do not require the selection of a Primary Care Provider or Ob/Gyn Provider.

For more information or assistance with enrollment, please contact:

Melissa Post

HR Administrator

SAU55 for Hampstead School District

20 Mary E. Clark Drive, Unit 10 | Hampstead, NH 03841

603-329-6744 | extension 3006