2020 Benefits

2020 Benefits:

No cost increases, but a change in the process

While the cost of carrying insurance will not increase in 2020, there is an important change to the enrollment process which all Catholic Charities employees need to understand.

Our annual enrollment period is Nov. 1-14 and it is an important task not to miss this year, according to Don Herron, director of human resources. That’s because all employees – even those keeping all the same coverages in 2020 – must enroll through an online tool.

“If you don’t enroll through the online tool for your 2020 benefits, you’ll lose what you have as of Dec. 31, 2019; it’s that simple,” Don says, stressing the importance enrolling online.

Don explains that new employees hired since the spring have already been using CoreSource’s new online tool.

“Overall, those who have already used the online system have reported that it’s easy to use and, much like other online shopping sites, comes complete with a ‘cart’ for you to review your selections before you submit,” Don says. “And, it keeps a running total of how much you will pay out of your paycheck for coverage.”

Don says employees can prepare for their online enrollment by having the names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers for all of their dependents handy.

Employees wanting to keep all of the same coverages will simply need to review and confirm. Those wishing to make changes will have the opportunity to do so Nov. 1-14.

Important to Note

- Annual enrollment is Nov. 1-14.

- All employees must enroll online for all 2020 benefits.

- Beginning in January, the employee-responsibility portion of premium costs will be spread across 24 pay periods rather than 26. Premiums will be collected from the first and second pay periods of a month; if a month has three paychecks, the third one will not have premiums taken out.

- CoreSource is becoming Trustmark Health Benefits as of Jan. 1, 2020. Same company, new name.