MVCS has worked hard along with our insurance broker in negotiating with the insurance companies, so we can continue to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package at the most affordable rates. This year we were able to negotiate with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) to receive a 5% increase on medical and a 0% increase on dental. Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week are eligible to enroll in the benefits package offered at MVCS. (Please note that open enrollment has closed for Fiscal Year 2021).
Two plans are offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts: a traditional HMO plan or a high deductible PPO plan. With the PPO plan, employees have a Health Savings Account in which MVCS pays half of the deductible prorated by pay periods. With the HMO plan, we offer a flexible spending account in which employees may contribute pre-tax dollars to an account to pay for qualified medical expenses and daycare expenses. For detailed information on both the HMO plan and PPO plan, please review the Open Enrollment Memo.
Medical Premium Contributions
MVCS provides a medical contribution of 67% for single and family premium for employees working 30 or more hours a week.
BCBSMA Telehealth Benefit
BCBSMA offers a Telehealth service through American Well. Members are covered for certain medical and behavioral health services for conditions that can be treated through video visits from an approved Telehealth provider. These Telehealth services are available by using your computer or mobile device when you prefer not to make an in-person visit to a doctor or therapist.
BCBSMA Fitness Benefit
Reimbursement for membership fees for up to 3 consecutive months of one annual family or individual membership at a health club or 10 fitness classes, per individual or family per calendar year. Effective with this renewal, the fitness benefit is capped at $150. This fitness benefit applies for fees paid to: privately-owned or privately-sponsored health clubs or fitness facilities, including individual health clubs and fitness centers; YMCAs, YWCAs, Jewish Community Centers; and municipal fitness centers.
BCBSMA Weight Loss Benefit
Reimbursement for up to 3 months participation fees per individual or family per calendar year-capped at $150. This weight-loss benefit program applies for fees paid to: a qualified hospital-based weight-loss program or a BCBSMA designated weight-loss program. Please see the member’s certificate of coverage issued by BCBSMA for more details.
BCBSMA Healthy Actions
BCBSMA will continue the Healthy Actions wellness program as part of our medical plans starting on July 1, 2020 for the new plan year. Healthy Actions is a voluntary wellness program. Healthy Actions is a unique wellness program that rewards you for taking an active role in your health. Employees can earn up to $300 in gift cards. This program is just for employees enrolled in the BCBSMA medical plans. BCBSMA does not offer it to family members at this time. The wellness program requirements need to be completed within the plan year from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 to participate and obtain a reward.
Helpful Links and Documents:
MVCS 2020 Open Enrollment Memo
Preferred Blue PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
HMO Blue Summary of Benefits and Coverage