Information about H1N1 From Horizon - Posted October 2009
Please download and view this flyer released from Horizon. In it you will find important information about H1N1 and how to protect yourself and your family.
New Healthcare Laws - Posted July 2009
MICHELLE’S LAW
This law provides that an individual or group health plan may not terminate a dependent child’s health coverage simply because the child takes a medically necessary leave of absence from school or changes to part-time status. The leave of absence must be medically necessary and commence while the child is suffering from a serious illness or injury.
To take advantage of the extension, the child must have been enrolled in the health plan on the basis of being a student at a post-secondary educational institution immediately before the first day of the leave. Coverage must extend for one year after the first day of the leave or, if earlier, until the date coverage would otherwise terminate under the plan. The student on leave is entitled to the same benefits as if he/she had not taken a leave. If coverage changes during the student’s leave, and the changed coverage still continues to provide coverage for the student, then the student’s coverage must still be continued until it can be otherwise ended according to the plan’s rules.
GRACE’S LAW HEARING AID COVERAGE
This law requires coverage for medically necessary expenses incurred in the purchase of a hearing aid for a covered person age 15 or younger.
The coverage must be provided for the purchase of a hearing aid for each ear, when it is medically necessary and prescribed or recommended by a licensed physician or audiologist. Benefits during every 24-month period may be limited to $1,000 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear. If a hearing aid that is selected is priced higher than the benefit available under this law, the purchaser is responsible for the difference.
Open Enrollment 2009 - Posted June 2009
The Diocese of Metuchen has announced that it will begin using BENTRAC, a new online benefit administration system, to facilitate a “paperless” open enrollment process, which runs from 6/15/2009 to 7/15/2009. The new system provides employees with immediate access to their benefit plan choices, and allows participants to view and update their personal information online. Employees of the Diocese, or any of its schools, parishes or agencies who would like more information about Benetrac, including log-on instructions, may contact their local benefits coordinator or the diocesan Office of Human Resources at 732-562-1990.
Economic Downturn Support Group - Posted June 2009
UMDNJ Behavioral HealthCare is offering free 90-minute support groups for individuals affected by the economic downturn. Experienced counselors, who facilitate the workshops, assist individuals coping with the stress of job loss, unemployment, mortgage/student loan payments, etc. The weekly sessions, which are open to the public, are held in Newark, New Brunswick, Edison and Monmouth Junction. For more information, please call 1-800-969-5300 or e-mail popinoka@umdnj.edu
Resume Writing Workshop to be held at the Diocesan Center - Posted November 2008
On November 25, 2008, the Office of Human Resources will hold a Resume Writing Workshop. This is a hands on seminar that will provide resume writing help to those in transition. Participants will learn how to create or improve a resume that will help secure interviews. There is no fee for attending however a free will offering to benefit Catholic Charities will be available. To RSVP please send your name, parish, and contact phone number to hr@diometuchen.org. Please note this workshop is limited to the first 150 respondents.
Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) - Posted October 2008
On September 25, 2008 President Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (the “ADAAA”), which becomes effective on January 1, 2009. The ADAAA expands the definition of a covered disability by lowering the threshold for what qualifies as a disability, while also expanding the definition of Major Life Activities.
The Hartford Completes Acquisition of Sun Life Retirement Service - Posted March 2008
SIMSBURY, Conn, March 4, 2008 -- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG), one of the nation's largest diversified financial services companies, completed its acquisition of Boston-based Sun Life Retirement Services, Inc., from the U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE & TSX: SLF). As part of this aquisition, the Diocese of Metuchen's Lay Employee 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans will now be provided by The Hartford.