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Q1: Who is eligible to enroll in the WELS VEBA Group Health Care Plan?
A1: Please visit the Eligibility page for a detailed listing of the eligibility rules of the Plan.
Q2: What plan options are offered under the WELS VEBA Group Health Care Plan?
A2: The four available plan options are: Single, Family, Employee + Spouse, and Employee + Child(ren). The four available individual deductibles are: $500, $1000, $2400, and $3000. Family deductible amounts are double individual deductible amounts. Further details regarding available plan options can be found on this page.
Q3: What are the rates for these plan options?
A3: Please visit the Health Rates page to find the rates for each option in your area.
Q4: How do I make a change to my deductible?
A4: You are eligible to make a change to your deductible at two different times: 1. If you take a new call or position at a new Sponsoring Organization, or 2. During the Plan's Open Election Period. If you take a new call or position, a deductible option form must be completed and postmarked within the first 60 days of your start date.
Q5: How do I add a dependent to my coverage?
A5: A dependent can be added to your coverage after the following events: Marriage, birth, adoption, placement for adoption, or loss of other coverage (including Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program {CHIP}). A WELS VEBA option form must be completed and postmarked within 60 days of the event if you wish to add a dependent to your coverage.
Q6: Is there a separate drug card that I need to use for prescription drugs?
A6: No, the prescription drug and medical ID cards have now been combined into one card effective January 1, 2006 with the switch in pharmacy benefit managers to Medco Health Solutions. The current medical and prescription drug cards are shown below:
2008-2010 WELS VEBA ID Card
for Blue Preferred Plus POS members
(all members living in Wisconsin) |
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2008-2010 WELS VEBA ID Card
for National BlueCard PPO members
(for some members not living in Wisconsin) |
2008-2010 WELS VEBA ID Card
for National BlueCard PPO members
(for some members not living in Wisconsin) |
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Q7: How do I request a new WELS VEBA ID Card?
A7: To request a new WELS VEBA ID Card, please contact Anthem customer service at 1-877-512-7875.
Q8: Where can I find out if my provider is in-network?
A8: To find out if your provider is in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Preferred Plus POS or National BlueCard PPO Network, please visit the Find a Doctor page for detailed instructions.
Q9: How do I notify the Plan of an address change?
A9: To notify the Plan of an address change, please call our office at (414) 256-3860 or e-mail at bpo@sab.wels.net.
Q10: What do I do if I take a new call or position at a new Sponsoring Organization?
A10: Please contact the Benefit Plans Office at (414) 256-3860 or e-mail to bpo@sab.wels.net. The Benefit Plans Office will change the Sponsoring Organization to which premiums are billed (to become effective only on the first day of the month). You will also have the oportunity to make a change to your deductible if a deductible option form is completed and postmarked within 60 days of your start date.
Q11: Where should I send payment for my WELS VEBA premiums?
A11: Payment of WELS VEBA premiums should be made by check only. Checks should be made payable to WELS and should be mailed with the bottom third of the premium invoice to the following address:
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Bin # 88074
Milwaukee, WI 53288-0074
Q12: How long are children eligible to be covered as dependents under the Plan?
A12: Please visit the Student Status page for a detailed explanation of the eligibility rules for dependent children under WELS VEBA.
Q13: Does WELS VEBA offer COBRA coverage?
A13: Yes, WELS VEBA offers COBRA coverage. Please visit the COBRA Information page for a detailed summary of the WELS VEBA COBRA coverage.
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