Benefits

What You Need to Know About Your Benefits Elections

By The Exchange Post / October 31, 2024 /

Associates are encouraged to review their existing benefit elections and decide whether election changes are right for them. All elections made will become effective Jan. 1.

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How to Update Your Emergency Contact, Beneficiary Information

By Marcia Rhodes / October 28, 2024 /

Whether you’re updating due to life changes or just ensuring the correct information is in place, taking a few moments to log into the Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal can make a significant difference.

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Open Enrollment Begins Today—Here’s What You Need to Know

By The Exchange Post / November 1, 2022 /

Open Enrollment begins today, Nov. 1, and continues through Nov. 30. Associates are encouraged to review existing healthcare benefits and decide whether they want to make changes. Any election made will become effective Jan. 1, 2023. For those who don’t plan to make any changes, no action is required. However, associates who would like to…

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Have Questions About the Change in Pension Payment Providers? Here Are Your Answers

By The Exchange Post / October 18, 2022 /

On Sept. 27, the Exchange announced a change in its pension payment providers from State Street Bank and Trust to Northern Trust. The Detailed communication will be sent this fall as the team coordinates the shift to Northern Trust. This interim Q&A addresses potential questions.

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The Exchange is Changing Pension Payment Providers—Here’s What You Need to Know

By The Exchange Post / September 27, 2022 /

The changes will take effect Jan. 1.

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Retirees’ Association Plans to Award $40,000 in Scholarships

By Robert Philpot / January 19, 2022 /

Since the scholarship program began in 1985, AREA has awarded almost $908,000 to nearly 400 students.

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It’s Open Enrollment Season Through Nov. 30

By Robert Philpot / November 1, 2021 /

Associates are encouraged to review existing healthcare benefits and decide whether they want to make changes.

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Exchange Retirees to be Offered New, Exclusive Medical Plan

By Robert Philpot / October 27, 2021 /

Aetna will hold conference calls beginning this week to address participants’ questions and concerns.

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Aetna Launching New Online Wellness Program June 1

By Robert Philpot / May 20, 2021 /

Associates enrolled in the Department of Defense Non-Appropriated Fund Health Plan will get to experience a new-and-improved Aetna online wellness program starting June 1.

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