For 2014, employees are being provided with two health plan choices, the Wholeness Plan and the Base Plan. New changes will take effect in January for employees of all Loma Linda entities except those who work for Loma Linda University—for them, the changes take place in July—and LLUMC–Murrieta, which has a separate benefits plan.
Unless an employee chooses otherwise, his/her existing health plan coverage will continue under the Wholeness Plan. Employees and their covered spouses will be required to complete a health risk assessment and biometric screening process in the first quarter 2014. This confidential report will only be provided to the employee and not shared without authorization.
The purpose of these assessments is to ensure that all employees are experiencing maximum health and wellness. This will allow all employees to Live It—to experience for themselves and be ambassadors of the Loma Linda University Health message of wellness and wholeness.
Employee monthly contribution to health plans will remain unchanged for those who participate in the Wholeness Plan. To choose this option, no action is required.
If an employee prefers not to participate in the health screenings and enhanced care options, he/she may make an election to participate in the Base Plan. Full-time employees who choose the Base Plan will see monthly contributions increase an additional $25 for single coverage, $50 for two-party coverage, and $75 for family coverage. Co-pays will also increase.
To opt in to the Base Plan, all employees except University staff and faculty must enroll by November 22. Complete open enrollment to make this change.
For university employees, the schedule to make health plan changes will be announced at a later date ahead of their changes taking effect in July 2014.
Full details are available by downloading the two documents below.
Employees are also invited to informational and enrollment sessions for the health plan changes held throughout next week, November 11 through 15. The schedule for these Snack and Learn sessions can also be downloaded below.
