Open Enrollment for Calendar Year 2021
OPEN ENROLLMENT IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
It’s Annual Enrollment Time! During open enrollment, eligible employees may enroll in or change insurance coverage for the following calendar year. The following benefits are available for you to enroll and/or change:
- Health Insurance - Blue Cross and Harvard Pilgrim
- Dental Insurance - Altus Dental
- Flexible Spending - Medical & Dependent Care
- Life Insurance - Prudential (only available to Middlesex Retirement enrollees) and Hartford
Use this checklist as your guide to make sure you have the benefits you need. If there is someone in your household who usually assists with benefits decisions, share this checklist with that person!
A few things you should know:
- All enrollments and changes must be received in the Benefits Office by November 18, 2020. Changes will be effective on January 1, 2021.
- Tip - if you have a family dental plan, make sure all children are enrolled
- Health insurance premiums will increase by 2%
- There is no increase to dental insurance premiums
- Plan choices will remain the same: Blue Care Elect PPO, Network Blue New England HMO, Harvard Pilgrim Best Buy HMO, and Harvard Pilgrim HSA
- Tip - if you are enrolling in the HSA plan, don't forget to include your HSA contribution
- Health insurance copays, deductibles, and HSA/HRA contributions are staying the same
- View a side-by-side comparison of Burlington's HMO plans
When you are ready to enroll or make changes, click here to access the forms
All items must be returned to the Benefits Office by November 18, 2020
Thanks for visiting our virtual benefits fair! We're glad you could be with us. While we wish you could join our benefits vendors in person this year, you can "connect" with them online, through this site. There's a great deal of valuable information here, and chances to win some fun prizes.
Anyone covered on your insurance is welcome to join in too (spouses and dependents 18+).
Welcome to the fair! Please take time to look around!
Start here...can you escape from Benefits Confusion?
Click this link to complete the Escape Room!
Then continue on below to visit our exhibitors*** Exhibit Hall ***
The following vendors are contracted through the Town of Burlington to provide benefits services. Use these resources to get answers to your questions and learn more about the benefits available to you as a Burlington employee.
- Blue Cross
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Altus Dental
- Benefit Strategies
- Diabetes Rewards
- Burlington Scripts
- Life Insurance
- Deferred Comp
- Employee Assistance Program
- Shields MRI
- FINAL SURVEY
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Presentation (6 min video)
The Network Blue New England plan provides a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) which reimburses the first 1/2 of deductible expenses
Care Management Fact Sheet (PDF)
Receive personalized and confidential support from Blue Cross to help you actively manage your health. This service is included in your Blue Cross plan at no additional cost.
Nurse Care Line (PDF)
Get expert medical advice 24/7 to help you find the right care, right away
Member Identity Protection Services
Blue Cross offers its members identity protection services through Experian, at no additional cost
Fitness Reimbursement
Members receive up to $150 reimbursement each year for gym membership or fitness classes. In 2021 virtual classes will also qualify for reimbursement.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Presentation (6 min video)
The Harvard Pilgrim Best Buy plan provides a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) which reimburses the first 1/2 of deductible expenses
Doctor on Demand (PDF)
See an in-network provider anytime, without ever leaving your house. Perfect for after hours care, urgent care, preventative health, behavioral health, or for 2nd opinions.
Harvard Pilgrim's Treatment Cost Estimator Tool (PDF)
Get cost estimates for hundreds of medical services - find out where you can go for treatment and what your out-of-pocket costs will be.
Harness the Power of an HSA (15 minute video)
Discover how to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) to save on healthcare premiums and build long-term health savings
Enrollment Info & Materials (PDF) - Harvard Pilgrim Best Buy HMO
Enrollment Info & Materials (PDF) - Harvard Pilgrim HSA
Fitness Reimbursement (PDF)
Members receive up to $150 reimbursement each year for gym membership or fitness classes (including virtual classes)
Presentation (2.5 minutes)
A quick and comprehensive presentation on your dental benefits
Comparison of Low & High Plans (PDF)
A side by side comparison
How Altus Dental Works
You can visit any dentist, but find out how a participating dentist saves you money
Altus Preventative Rewards (PDF)
This program protects your annual maximum and is part of every Altus Dental Plan
Health & Dental Care Reimbursement
Video (1 minute) - What is a Flexible Spending Account?
A flexible spending account lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. This money is set aside in an account for you to access during the calendar year and is exempt from federal and state taxes.
Dependent Care Eligible Expenses
Flexible Spending Account FAQs
Flexible Spending Account Brochure
Flexible Spending Plan Presentations:
PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
Recorded presentation (16 min video)
Good Health Gateway - Diabetes Rewards Program
Video (1 minute) - What is the Good Health Gateway?
Good Health Gateway Enrollment Information
Receive your diabetes medication and supplies at no cost when you participate in this free and confidential program
VIDEO (3 mins) - How BurlingtonScripts Works
Through BurlingtonScripts you can receive your Brand Name prescriptions mailed directly to your home at no cost!
List of Eligible Medications
If your medication is listed in the links below you can obtain it through mail order at no cost:
Blue Cross - HMO
Blue Cross - PPO
Harvard Pilgrim
How to enroll in BurlingtonScripts
Follow these steps to start saving!
Hartford Life Insurance
What is Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance? (PDF)
Life Insurance Presentation (8 mins)
Watch an on-demand presentation to learn about Burlington's life insurance plan with the Hartford
My Tomorrow
An interactive educational tool
VIDEO (2 mins) Life Insurance Chalk Talk
VIDEO (2 mins) AD&D Chalk Talk
Prudential Life Insurance (NCPERS)
MA SMART Plan (Empower Retirement)
Set up an appointment to meet with our rep, Sean Doucette
ICMA-RC
Video (4 mins) - Burlington's 457 Plan with ICMA-RC
Duck Duck Trivia
Get all of your ducks in a row!
Meet with our rep, Mike Savage
Click to set up a virtual appointment with Mike, or to sign up for an upcoming webinar
Nationwide
Visit the Nationwide Retirement Plan Virtual Booth
At this booth you can attend workshops and webinars, play trivia, and review your account
Set up an appointment to meet with our rep, Michael Richardson
This confidential program provides resources and solutions to you and your household members for life's problems that you may encounter. Available to you 24/7, at no cost, you can call or go online anytime to receive the assistance you need.
800-252-4555 | ||
for all employees and household members | for all school employees and household members | for all public safety employees and household members |
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Personal Wellness Coaching (PDF)
Certified Financial Coaching (PDF)
You and your family members have unlimited access to Certified Financial Coaches and other resources to help with budgeting, debt, or money management.
Legal Benefit (PDF)
This benefit includes a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney and discounts for further services. You also have access to a full online legal library
Shields SimplySave (PDF)
When you visit a freestanding facility for your imaging needs (MRI, PET Scan, CT Scan) the $100 copay is waived through your HMO plan
Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Costs (PDF)
Find a Shields Location
Shields is an in-network provider within Burlington's plans - all it takes is a referral from your doctor to set up a visit
Thank you for attending our Virtual Benefits Fair. We would love to know more about your experience as well as your thoughts on your benefits.
Please share your feedback!
Click here for further details on all of the benefits available for enrollmentHave specific questions about your benefits?
Contact the Benefits Office at: benefits@burlington.org
or call 781-270-1623