http://www.mpsaz.org/benefits/journalEmployee Benefits Journal1369423928Special Edition - Financial Health Fair290242013-04-23 09:41:532013-04-23 09:41:53jdcatoRegister today for one of the workshops at the Financial Health Fair. Registration is not required but will ensure your seat in a workshop.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Karen Turner at ext. 20365.
Employee Benefits Journal is published for employees of Mesa Public Schools, an equal opportunity organization: The district does not...September Issue223612012-09-19 18:11:572012-09-24 10:46:26jdcatoCigna Transition Updates
Oct. 1 is approaching and marksthe start of the new benefits plan year and the transition to Cigna as our medical and pharmacy planprovider. Cignahas entered our employee election data into their system and ID cards are beingdistributed this week.If you elected medical coverage, you should receive your ID cards at your home...Open Enrollment Reminder208082012-08-14 14:20:312012-08-14 17:32:33jdcatoBenefits Open Enrollment Reminder
The benefits open enrollment period ends at 1:00am on Aug. 18. If youwant to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for next plan year, you must make your elections before theend of open enrollment. The coverage you elect will begin Oct. 1 and remain in effect through Sept. 30 unless you have a qualifying status change that allows you...Open enrollment edition204462012-07-30 18:00:432012-07-30 18:06:47jdcatoBenefits Annual Open Enrollment Period
July 30 - August 17
Thebenefits open enrollment period is July 30 through Aug. 17. If you enroll in or make changes to your benefits during the open enrollment period, the coverage you elect will begin Oct. 1 and remain in effect through Sept. 30, unless you have a qualifying status change that allows you to make a midyear change in coverage....May 2012195982012-05-23 13:13:132012-05-25 14:56:02jdcatoOur medical plan service provider for 2012-13
State procurement rules require that we provide the opportunity for vendors to bid on all district contracts in excess of $50,000 at least every five years. In January of this year, we opened the bidding process for medical plan servicesbecause our five year time periodwith United Healthcare (UHC) will expire on...March 2012182912012-03-29 11:40:232012-03-29 13:46:09klturnerDon't forget to schedule your mammogram. Click HERE for a list of the locations near you.
403(b) and Retirement Plan Financial Advisors
In January of 2009, Mesa Public Schools went to a single vendor arrangement for the 403(b) plan, and selected The Hartford as the vendor. As part of this arrangement,you have access to...MPS Night Out with the Suns166992012-01-30 11:58:062012-01-30 11:58:44jdcatoTickets Still Available for Mesa Public Schools Night OutWith the Phoenix Suns!
Now that the strike is over, come out and enjoy a night out with the Suns.Come watch the Suns take on the Bobcats on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00pm.Tickets may be purchased online at www.suns.com/mpstix.
Employee Benefits Journal is published for employees of Mesa Public...December 2011155802011-12-15 14:41:572011-12-16 13:28:54jdcatoMedical and Dental Plan Deductibles
Deductibles for your medical and dental plans willreset and begin again on January 1. Currently the deductible runs on a calendar year rather than a plan year. Beginning on January 1, the deductible will be prorated to run from January 1 – September 30, 2012. On October 1, 2012, the deductible and the plan year will be...November, 2011146742011-11-18 13:37:402011-11-28 13:46:34klturnerHealth Assessment iPad Raffle
Just in time for the holidays, complete your Health Assessment by December 16, 2011 online at www.myuhc.com and you will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad*.
By taking a free online Health Assessment, you can identify your personal health needs, learn healthy habits and compare your "lifestyle score" to others of the...October, 2011137452011-10-21 13:55:322011-10-28 16:32:13klturnerDiscounted Tickets
US Airways Arena Events
MPS employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to events at the US Airways Arena. Following are some of the upcoming events. Please click on the event title for information on purchasing tickets.
December 30-31, 2011: Cirque du Soleil – Michael Jackson, the Immortal World
January 14, 2012: Monster Energy...October 2011 - corrected134822011-10-06 10:25:162011-10-06 10:42:22jdcatoMedical Plan Information – ID Cards and HSA
United Healthcare (UHC) loaded the medical plan elections for the 2011-12 plan year on October 1 and they are issuing medical plan ID cards this week. If you need a medical plan ID card before receiving one from UHC, you may go to myuhc.com
UHC feeds information to Optum Health Bank for those employees who enroll in a high...October 2011134562011-10-05 17:36:352011-10-05 17:51:36jdcatoAz Sports Issue122562011-08-30 09:11:132011-08-30 17:15:10jdcatoDiscounted Tickets to Support Arizona Sports Teams
Mesa Public Schools Night with the Diamondbacks
The D-backs along with Mesa Public Schools invite you to bring your family and friends to an exciting rivalry game as the D-backs take on the Padres on Friday, September 9 at 6:40pm. No matter if you come with children or adults, longtime baseball enthusiasts or new fans;...119042011-08-18 10:08:482011-08-18 13:31:15jdcatoReminder: Open Enrollment ends in3 days! Here are three reasons not to wait until the last minute to enroll or review your benefits:
If you are unable to login, or;
If you have difficulty enrolling, or;
If you have questions...
The District offices are closed on weekends and there will be no one available should you require assistance. Employee Benefits staff will...117992011-08-15 08:36:482011-08-15 12:04:39jdcatoReminder: Benefits Open Enrollment Ends on August 21
There are only a few days left for the benefits open enrollment period. Even if you do not plan to make any changes to your benefits coverage, we encourage you to log in to the online enrollment system to review your elections, the rates for 2011-12 and to enter your life insurance beneficiaries as this information was not loaded into...Open Enrollment Issue - August 2011115692011-07-29 11:17:172011-08-08 18:30:32jdcatoBenefits Annual Open Enrollment Period:
August 1, 2011 - August 21, 2011
The open enrollment period runs from August 1 through August 21, 2011. If you enroll in or make changes to your benefits during the Open Enrollment period, the coverage you elect will begin October 1, 2011 and remain in effect through September 30, 2012, unless you have a qualifying status change that allows you to...April 201199932011-04-05 14:37:252011-04-12 17:01:56jdcatoMammograms at Select MPS Locations
Baseline mammograms are recommended for women ages 35-40 and annually after age 40. Mobile On-site Mammography (MOM) will provide mammograms at several MPS locations during the month of April. You may call 1-800-285-0272 or 480-967-3767 to schedule your appointment. Insurance coverage accepted through United Healthcare, BCBS, Cigna...February 2011 Issue92972011-02-24 17:06:162011-02-28 09:41:58jdcatoMPS Night Out with the Suns
April 1 is Mesa Public Schools Employee Appreciation night at the Phoenix Suns game against the LA Clippers at US Airways Center. The appreciation package includes discounted tickets to the game, early entry to watch player warm-ups from the lower level and a special free gift. In addition, groups from MPSwill perform pregame (exact...December 2010 Issue80562010-12-15 17:02:022010-12-17 13:42:11jdcatoSpecial Phoenix Suns Ticket Savings All Season Long
The Phoenix Suns have updated their website exclusively for MPS employees topurchase discounted tickets to Suns games. Tickets for the December 23rd game against the Miami Heat are now on sale. To access the discounted tickets to this game, as well as any upcoming games this season, please click HERE or log on to the...Employee Benefits & Safety Journal71612010-11-05 15:58:162010-11-05 15:58:16jdcatoNovember Issue - 11/05/2010Night Out with the Phoenix Suns67182010-10-18 14:13:462010-10-18 14:46:16jdcatoWe want to showour appreciation for employees of Mesa Public Schools by offering discounted tickets for the November 12th Phoenix Suns game against the Sacramento Kings. Come join us for Mesa Public Schools Employee Appreciation Night Out with the Phoenix Suns!
Please click HERE for a ticket order form and additional information.
Employee...Night Out with the Phoenix Suns67092010-10-18 11:43:242010-10-18 11:49:16jdcatoIf you are having trouble viewing this e-mail, click HERE to view the original content.
Employee Benefits Journal is published for employees of Mesa Public Schools, an equal opportunity organization: The district does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, handicap/disability, or national origin. The Journal is...The Financial Health Fair is Tonight!46502010-04-27 08:53:332010-06-11 22:54:16ambillingsReminder - Don't miss tonight's free financial health fair!Special Discounts for MPS Employees45082010-04-15 10:42:452010-04-15 11:19:20ambillingsIf you are having trouble viewing this e-mail, click HERE to view the original content.Support Our Phoenix Suns!
The Suns Have Clinched The PLAYOFFSAnd discounted tickets are available exclusively for Mesa Public Schools.Click HERE to purchase your playoff tickets.
MPS Night at Chase Field
Skyline High School has been selected to sing the National Anthem, and the Mesa High School Junior...April 201043562010-04-06 14:46:352010-04-07 15:28:58ambillingsMesa Walks United this Saturday!Health Care Reform SpotlightMPS Night at Chase FieldFinancial Health FairHealth Savings Accounts Frequently Asked Questions