Open Enrollment
Annual enrollment is your opportunity to learn about your benefits, review your current coverage and choose the best options for you and your family. Please review this virtual benefit guide to learn more about our benefits offerings.
This annual enrollment will be a "passive open enrollment", which means if you do not make your benefit elections you will remain in the same plan as your current benefits for this plan year.
Open Enrollment is the one time of year when you can update your elections without experiencing a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). The elections that you make will remain in place unless you notify the Treasurer's Office within 30 days of your QLE to be eligible to make new elections.
Eligibility & Qualifying Events
The Benefit choices you make during your initial enrollment or annual open enrollment remain in effect for the entire year.
QUALIFYING EVENTS
You can, however, modify your elections under certain circumstances, called "Qualifying Events".
Ready to Enroll?
Complete your enrollment elections through BenXpress.
When Does My Coverage Start?
If you are a New Hire, you are eligible to participate on your date of hire.
Open enrollment, your coverage is effective July 1.
What is a Qualifying Event?
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Birth/Adoption of a child
- Death of a spouse or other enrolled dependent
- Change in spouse’s benefits or employment status
- A dependent becomes eligible for Medicare or Medical
Who are my legal dependents?
- Your legal spouse
- Your children (up to age 26) including natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children,
children placed for adoption, children for whom you serve as legal guardian
- Disabled dependent child(ren) of any age
Mutual Health Services (MHS)
United Local Schools offers a medical plan through MHS.
Mutual Heath Services | Customer Service (800) 367-3762
A PPO option offers the freedom to see any provider when you need care. When you use providers from within the PPO network, you receive benefits at the discounted network cost. Most expenses, such as office visits, emergency room, and prescription drugs are covered by a copay. Other expenses are subject to a deductible and coinsurance.
Utilizing In-Network providers will allow for the highest level of coverage. In-network providers agree to accept MHS's contract rate as the final charge and the member is not balanced billed.
MHS Resources
My Health Plan: Access your Mutual Health Services information 24/7.
A secure website specifically for MHS members, My Health Plan makes it easy and convenient to manage your plan and your health online.
- Search for In-Network doctors, hospitals, and facilities. For example, a less expensive MRI location
- View your EOB (Explanation of benefits)
- View plan documents
- Members that are located outside of Ohio - Please visit the My Health Plan website to find a provider.
- and so much more!!
Mutual Health Services Mobile App
With the Mobile App, you can get access to vital information when you are away from a computer. You can Track Claims and Spending Information, Estimate Costs, Find a Provider, and Access your ID Card. Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play. 
Disease Management Program
If you suffer from one of the conditions below, this program may be right for you:
- Asthma
- Heart Fairure
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
Call (800) 861-4826 and select option 2 to learn more or enroll in the Disease Management Program.
Prescription Drug
TRADITIONAL DRUGS
TIER 1 (GENERIC) | Lowest copay: Most drugs in this category are generic drugs. Members pay the lowest copay for generics, making these drugs the most cost-effective option for treatment.
TIER 2 | Low copay: This category includes non-preferred and low-cost generic drugs
TIER 3 | Higher copay: This category includes preferred, brand-name drugs that don't yet have a generic equivalent. These drugs are more expensive than generics, and a higher copay.
TIER 4 | Highest copay: In this category are nonpreferred brand name drugs for which there is either a generic alternative or a more cost-effective preferred brand including most specialty medications. These drugs have the highest copay. Make sure to check for mail-order discounts that may be available.
Helpful Rx Cost Savings Tools & Tips:
MAIL ORDER - Many drugs are available in a 90-day supply, rather than the 30-day retail supply. Typically, you will pay less if you choose to get a mail-order 90-day supply.
Smart90 Walmart - All schools within the Portage Area Schools Consortium (PASC) participate in the Smart90 Standard program with Walmart for maintenance medications. A maintenance medication is any prescription you take consistently and long-term to keep a chronic condition under control. Maintenance medications are not for quick fixes like antibiotics for an infection; it’s for ongoing health needs. Contact RxBenefits Member Services at 800.334.8134 or customercare@RxBenefits.com for questions on participating pharmacies.
Well-being Hub
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, where stress and mental health issues are on the rise, effective well-being plays a crucial role. We recognize that a healthy, content workforce is not only more productive but also fosters a positive culture. We strive for a supportive and inclusive environment where we encourage and support the improvement of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Whether within a corporate setting, a community, or on a personal level, well-being focuses on fostering awareness, empathy, and support to create a healthier and more balanced workplace and environment for all. Prioritizing employee wellness and wellbeing is not just a policy but a reflection of our commitment to both the individual and collective success of team.
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