Office of
Human Resources

2016/2017 Benefits Information

Open Enrollment
  • April 1 - 15
  • Detailed information
  • Step-by-step Self-Enrollment Guide
  • Benefit Counselor Enrollment Assistant
    • April 14 ONLY
    • Whirlpool Room -- Chan Shun Hall
    • Sign up beginning March 24 until April 8 by calling 269.471.3570
Wellness Program
Town Hall Meetings
  • Eight meetings available (similar sessions)
  • March 7: 10am, 2pm @ Garber Auditorium (Chan Shun Hall)
  • March 10: 10am, 2pm @ Howard Performing Arts Center (HPAC)
  • March 14: 10am, 2pm @ Newbold Auditorium (Buller Hall)
  • March 24: 10am @ Garber Auditorium (Chan Shun Hall) & 4pm @ Newbold Auditorium (Buller Hall)
  • Presentation Slides
Health Plans 2016/2017

 

2016 Open Enrollment

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2016 open enrollment period for our benefit programs for all benefit eligible employees. Open enrollment is the employee's annual opportunity to elect and/or make changes to certain benefits for the new plan year, effective July 1, 2016. Please review the open enrollment information provided below.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
April 1–15

PREMIUM DISCOUNT
This year, to receive a wellness discount on health premiums effective 7/1/16, there are two requirements:

  1. Attend a town hall meeting (only employee required), and
  2. Complete enrollment in the new Andrews University Health & Wellness E-platform (spouse also required, if applicable).

COMPLETING OPEN ENROLLMENT
To make open enrollment changes, you may self-enroll by logging in with your Andrews username and password to the online benefit management system (bswift) at www.andrews.edu/go/mybenefits.

  • You may review your personal information under MyProfile and any necessary documents under Library
  • To begin enrollment, click "Enroll Now"
  • Be sure to save each benefit, even if no changes are made
  • Once enrollment is complete, review your elections and confirmation statement
  • Be sure to have an electronic record saved by selecting to email your confirmation

For enrollment or benefit questions, please email benefits@andrews.edu or schedule an appointment with a benefit counselor. 

Please remember:

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections do not passively roll into the new benefit year (IRS regs)
  • You must re-enroll in the flex accounts every year
  • FSA changes effective 7/1/16 must be made during open enrollment through bswift

Do you need help?
Should you need direct assistance, a benefit counselor will be available to help you through the open enrollment process:

  • Appointments are very limited--first come, first serve
  • Counselor will be available only on April 14 (Whirlpool Room - Chan Shun Hall)
  • Sign up beginning March 24 until April 8 by calling 269.471.3570

Questions? Please send an email to benefits@andrews.edu for assistance.

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2016 Wellness Program for Premium Discount

Who is eligible to participate?
All employees and spouses covered under the Andrews University medical benefit plan or are eligible for coverage. Both employee and spouse covered under the medical benefit must complete the program requirements to earn the discount.

What are the program requirements?
This year, to receive a wellness discount on health premiums, there are two requirements: 

  1. Attend a town hall meeting (only employee required), and
  2. Complete enrollment in the new Andrews University Health & Wellness E-platform (spouse also required, if applicable)

Town Hall Meetings
You may choose one of the eight town hall meetings listed below and sign in as you enter. All sessions will be the same and each one will be approximately 1.5 hours in length. Your signature will be the way we determine your attendance. Spouses are welcome to attend, but not required for the discount.

Date                                           Time                                   Location                         
Monday, March 7                  10 a.m. & 2 p.m.            Garber Auditorium (Chan Shun Hall)
Thursday, March 10              10 a.m. & 2 p.m.            Howard Center
Monday, March 14                10 a.m. & 2 p.m.            Newbold Auditorium (Buller Hall)
Thursday, March 24              10 a.m. & 2 p.m.            Garber Auditorium(Chan Shun Hall)

Note: There will be a separate session available for Andrews Academy and RMES teachers—to be announced.

AU Health & Wellness E-Platform
Employees and their covered spouse will need to complete enrollment in the new university health and wellness e-platform (takes about 10 minutes). The online platform will be available on April 1st. Additional announcements and instructions to follow.

Questions? Please send an email to benefits@andrews.edu for assistance.

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