Q&A

 
  • 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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  • 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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  • Medical Plan – Premiums

    Question:

    Are there different medical premium rates for part-time employees versus full-time employees?

    Answer:

    There is one set of premium rates for each plan for all benefit-eligible employees. There are two medical plans available, the HSA Advantage Plan and the …

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  • Medical Plan – Wellness Rate

    Question:

    What happened to the wellness rate that was available in 2020?

    Answer:

    The health system is making the “wellness rate” available to all employees who elect medical coverage for 2021. A new wellness program will launch in January of …

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  • Medical – In-Network Providers

    Question:

    How do I know if my provider will be in-network for 2021?

    Answer:

    Visit myhealthtoolkitkc.com to see if your current providers are in-network for the available medical plans.

    • Click “Find a Provider”
    • Enter the alpha prefix “USK” to see
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  • Health Savings Account

    Question:

    Do I need to make an employee contribution to the HSA account to receive the employer seed money?

    Answer:

    The health system contributes to the HSA funds of all employees who select the HSA Advantage Plan for medical coverage.

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