Benefits

Get Answers With ALEX

Get Answers With ALEX

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2018 /

ALEX is an online benefit tool you can use throughout the year to learn about the Exchange benefits available to associates.

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Change to 401(k) Investment Option

Change to 401(k) Investment Option

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2018 /

In the Exchange’s 401(k) savings plan, the Fidelity U.S. Equity Index Commingled Pool Class 1 investment option is closed. If you had a balance in the fund on Dec. 22, 2017, Fidelity moved it to Fidelity Freedom K Fund based on your date of birth. Your balance is still in the Freedom Fund, unless you…

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Exchange Benefits Ranks #1

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

The benefit programs offered by the Exchange ranked overall as #1 in total value and employer value compared to a peer group of retailers, a business consultant says.

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Email Questions to PayFlex

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

Do you have questions about your flexible spending account or retiree health premium bill? You can send a secure email to PayFlex in two ways: When you’re logged into the Aetna.com site. At top of page, click Contact Us, then Send Message. When logged into PayFlex.com site. At top of page, click Help & Support,…

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Check These New Year Health Plan Reminders

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

If you have a procedure in a facility that costs more than the limit, you’ll pay the difference—a strong encouragement to shop around.

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Don’t Forget: Use Your FSA Money!

By Robert Philpot / December 1, 2017 /

Be sure to use the money you’ve set aside in your Health Care and Dependent Care (Daycare) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) by December 31, 2017 or you will lose it. Up to $500 of the funds in your Healthcare FSA can be rolled over into 2018. There is no such provision for the Dependent Care…

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Good News for Retirees: Cost of Living Adjustment Coming

By Robert Philpot / December 1, 2017 /

A COLA is announced.

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How is your 401(k) Doing?

By Robert Philpot / December 1, 2017 /

Is it time to visit your 401(k)?

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Alex

Meet ALEX, Your New Benefits Counselor

By Robert Philpot / November 1, 2017 /

Open enrollment, Nov. 6-Dec. 1, for Exchange benefits is right around the corner when you can change health insurance plans, enroll in flexible spending accounts, and increase life insurance coverages by one level.

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FSAs Can Save You A Load of Money

By Robert Philpot / November 1, 2017 /

Check out this great way to cut your medical and dependent care bills.

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