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Northwestern University in Qatar |
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Individuals who are currently employed by another employer and accept a Qatar position must make benefit plan elections online no later than 31 days from their hire date using Self Service. Individuals who are currently employed at NU and are transferring to the Qatar campus should submit a completed paper enrollment form ( PDF)
to the Benefits Division within 30 to 60 days before their relocation.
Efforts have been made to make these plans comparable to their domestic alternative, but the plans are not identical. Qatar prohibits the extension of benefits to domestic partners.
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Health Care Plan: Cigna International Expatriate Benefits (CIEB) coverage provides participants with access to doctors and facilities around the globe. The member ID card is recognized by participating providers, and enables CIEB to provide direct reimbursement to the provider. Most services require that participants complete a claim form so that CIEB can process the claim appropriately according to the processes of the provider and host country. CIEB health care insurance covers the usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges associated with an individual's diagnosis and treatment, according to the norms in the country where care is received.
Family members such as college age dependent children attending school in the US may receive care from a local Cigna network provider.
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Prescription Drug Plan: Cigna's prescription drug program, RxPrime, provides access to thousands of pharmacies around the globe.
The plan also provides mail order services that enable the obtainment of up to a one-year supply of a medication that an individual may take to Qatar. Mail order services are provided through a service called Tel-Drug (800-835-3784). Prescriptions can only be mailed to US or Puerto Rico addresses. They cannot be shipped to Qatar.
Participants relocating to Qatar should have their doctor write the prescription for a 365-day supply. Be sure the prescription is signed and written legibly. New prescriptions take up to two weeks to fill though refills take less time.
If individual needs a medication while in Qatar, Cigna's health insurance plan covers the cost of the drug:
- Use your host country doctor/pharmacy to get the medication
- Pay for the medication in full at the time of purchase
- File a medical claim to receive reimbursement
When in the United States, individuals should use RxPrime to obtain a prescription drug. Go to the Cigna International web site to access their Participating Pharmacy Locator.
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Dental Care Plan: CIEB's Dental Plan has a comprehensive worldwide provider network. The plan covers preventive, restorative, endocentric, and children's orthodontic services. An individual does not need to elect a primary care dentist.
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Vision Care Plan: CIEB administers the vision care plan for employees working on the Qatar campus. The plan is fully employee paid.
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Life, AD&D, Disability, FSA and Retirement Plans: Benefits eligible employees working on the Qatar campus may participate in other University sponsored benefit plans in the same manner as other faculty and staff.
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Tuition Assistance Plans: Full-time regular employees in Qatar are eligible for Educational Assistance benefits at institutions other than Northwestern University. Employees should submit the Educational Assistance for Satellite Offices application with a copy of the institution's billing statement. The amount of the benefit granted will not exceed the amount of the corresponding benefit applied to Northwestern University tuition.
Employees may also participate in the Portable Tuition and Reduced Tuition plans for eligible dependents. |
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