Benefits open enrollment ends Nov. 5

The University’s two-week benefits open enrollment period will end on Friday, Nov. 5. You can visit the USG website to review details of the University System of Georgia’s 2022 benefits plans.

FSAs and HSAs to move from Optum to HSA Bank

Effective January 1, 2022, HSA Bank will be the new spending account vendor.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): If you wish to participate in an FSA for 2022, you must re-enroll during open enrollment. Your 2022 contributions will go to HSA Bank, and you will continue to use your Optum debit card for 2021 expenses.

• Health Savings Account (HSA): If you currently have an HSA with Optum, you will be asked to approve the transfer of your account funds from Optum to HSA Bank during open enrollment through OneUSG Connect-Benefits. Approving the transfer means you’ll access your funds through HSA Bank, and you will earn $50 after the transfer is complete.

Pharmacy changes

Depending on the healthcare plan you choose and the medications you take, you might see some changes to your pharmacy benefits in 2022. This includes a new tier for specialty medications if you’re enrolled in the Comprehensive Care or BlueChoice HMO plans. Also, mail order prescription costs will be the same as the retail cost for all plans in 2022.

More information about changes to USG healthcare plans can be found on the USG website. If you have any questions about open enrollment, please email UGA Human Resources or call 706-542-2222.