Total Compensation Bulletin: FY22

As per SB5012 (Special Session), the effective date of this bill was delayed from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. This bill requires a state employer to allow an eligible employee to use up to 120 hours of paid postpartum recovery leave based on a 40-hour work week for recovery from childbirth. An eligible employee who is part-time or who works in excess of a 40-hour work week or its equivalent, shall use the amount of postpartum recovery leave on a pro rata basis. 

The original bill appropriated funds to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and requires DAS to return unused funds designated for this purpose to the General Fund. 

The legislature provided funding equivalent to a 3% labor market increase for eligible employees in FY22, and it will appear on the July 23rd paycheck. The appropriations bill (HB0008) from the legislative session may be found here. Salary ranges and individual salary rates will increase by 3%. 

• HB0008 provides continued funding for 401(k) employer match up to $26 per pay period for qualifying state employees. 

• HB0008 funds the state's portion of the medical insurance premium increase. Employee premiums increased by an average of 4.3% for all plans.

• SB0019 the Infertility Treatment Coverage Pilot Program has been expanded to cover $4,000 for each single embryo implanted.

• Medical Premiums. Employee premiums increased by an average of 4.3% for all plans. 2021-22 biweekly rates can be found here.

• Vision Premiums. Vision plans increased < 1% overall. 

• Dental Premiums. There is a rate hold for all PEHP dental plans and a 7.5% decrease for the Regence Expressions dental plan.

Employees may choose to receive an HSA contribution or cash as follows:

• Up to one-half of the state’s HSA contribution on the STAR Plan.

• Up to 100% of the state’s HSA contribution on the Consumer Plus plan.

• Cash must be taken in 25% increments as taxable compensation to be distributed twice per year at the same time as the HSA contribution.

The first half of the HSA contribution will be distributed by the end of July 2021 and the second half by the end of January 2022. Maximum contribution limits for 2021: $3,600 (single), $7,200 (double/family).

Bi-Annual State HSA Contribution for STAR plan:

• Single $454.61

• Double $913.38

• Family $959.27

Bi-Annual State HSA Contribution for Consumer Plus plan:

• Single $912.34

• Double $1,824.81

• Family $1,824.81

Employees who do not qualify for an HSA, but choose the STAR or Consumer Plus plans are eligible for an HRA to be distributed at the same time and in the same amount as the HSA. However, an HRA is NOT eligible for the cash conversion options available for HSAs. 

Maximum contribution for 2021 is $2,750. This increase also applies to limited-purpose FSAs that are restricted to dental and vision services. $500 may be carried over into the next plan year and not count toward the $2,750 maximum on medical and limited-purpose FSAs.

$10,500 a year for individuals and married couples filing jointly, $5,250 for a married person filing separately. Effective July 1, 2021, participants may increase current election to run through December 31, 2021. A new election must be made by the end of December/beginning of January (TBD) for the 2022 plan year with the normal limits, which will run through 6/30/22. Services/expenses covered under this special provision cannot be retroactive for NEW participants.

Intermountain Connect Care is now available for all PEHP members on all networks. With Connect Care, you pay nothing if the tele-doc is unable to assist you.

University of Utah E-Care is now available to PEHP members on the Summit and Preferred networks.

Traditional plan is $10 per "virtual visit." STAR/Consumer Plus is $49 per visit, or $10 after meeting deductible.

Wellness rebates have changed to participation-based. Details can be found here.

Diabetics may qualify for less expensive blood glucose test strips and short-acting insulin. Contact PEHP's Pharmacy team for information.