Open Enrollment 2010

Aetna will replace UniCare as the second Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) offered by Northwestern.

Unmarried dependent children will be eligible for insurance through age 25 (until first of month following 26th birthday) regardless of residency and employment status.

Mental health and substance abuse treatment will be covered the same as any other medical condition.

Wellness procedures will be covered according to age/sex guidelines under the Premier and Select PPO plans. The $500 annual limit will be removed.

Life Insurance changes during Open Enrollment require Evidence of Insurability

The Health FSA maximum annual election amount will increase from $10,000 to $12,000

The out of pocket maximum for PPO plans will no longer be based on salary tiers; there will be a single value for each plan.

The annual contact lens allowance will increase from $150 to $200 for UnitedHealthcare Vision.