Archive for October, 2020

 
  • Logging in to the benefits website (bSwift) – Greater Kansas employees

    Question:

    I work in Greater Kansas. What is my login information for the benefits website so I can enroll?

    Answer:

    These instructions apply only to employees in Greater Kansas (Hays, Great Bend and Larned).

    1. Visit kansashealthsystem.bswift.com
    2. Enter your username.
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  • Wellness – Tobacco Attestation

    Question:

    If I’m currently taking the tobacco cessation course, how do I answer the tobacco attestation question during open enrollment?

    Answer:

    Congratulations on your commitment to a healthier lifestyle!

    If you currently use tobacco products, or have used them in …

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  • Qualifying Life Events

    Question:

    What if I experience a qualifying life event that affects my 2020 benefits during annual open enrollment for next year’s benefits?

    Answer:

    If you experience a qualifying life event during open enrollment, you will need to enter the event …

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  • Pharmacy

    Question:

    How do I transfer my prescriptions to the health system pharmacy?

    Answer:

    Transferring current prescriptions to the health system pharmacy is easy, with no need to visit the pharmacy in person.

    If you choose not to transfer your maintenance …

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  • Medical Plan

    Question:

    If I’m currently on the Signature Plan and I change to the HSA Advantage Plan for 2021, can I still contribute to an FSA (Flexible Spending Account)?

    Answer:

    No. The IRS prohibits members of HSA medical plans from contributing …

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  • Pharmacy Considerations When Choosing a Medical Plan

    The medication formulary from Optum Rx (the provider of pharmacy services contracted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield) is different from your current plan which may impact your cost for some prescription medications in 2021.

    What you need to do

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  • PTO and Holidays

    Question:

    Are holiday hours still built into our PTO accrual?

    Answer:

    Yes, they are. Employees at Greater Kansas locations will find their PTO maximum increased next year to accommodate two additional holidays added for 2021 – Martin Luther King Jr. …

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  • Helping you manage medication costs

    Key changes to pharmacy benefits in 2021

    The most affordable option – and greatest convenience – for prescription medications is the health system pharmacy. For prescriptions filled outside of the health system pharmacy or designated retail pharmacies in the Greater …

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