State Employee Health Plan February Member Newsletter

February 7, 2024 

On January 1, 2024, Caremark partnered with PrudentRX to enroll members using Specialty Medications in manufacturer copay assistance programs. Learn more.

• January 1, 2024 started a new year to earn 40 credits. Track your credits through the HealthQuest portal.
• Call the HealthQuest Health Center at (785) 783-4080 to schedule your Flu shot or COVID vaccine or booster today.

WEBINARS

• February 7, 2024: EAP Webinar – Resiliency: Bouncing Back After a Setback. Register now.
• February 15, 2024: Marathon Webinar - Fitness at Any Age. Register through the portal.

Help Available to Employees  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has resources to help with life issues.

• The EAP offers a wide range of services at no cost to employees and members of their household, including: work guidance support, lifestyle questions/issues, financial guidance and much more.

• The State Employee Health Plan continues updating our website. It is designed for easier navigation.
• 2024 Enrollment Resources are available for you on the website. Resources include vendor videos explaining benefits.
• Coverage Election Period: Each person shall have 31 days from their date of hire to elect or waive SEHP coverage in MAP. If an employee misses their deadline, the next opportunity to elect coverage will be during the annual Open Enrollment period or with a Qualifying Event.

Know what your plan covers:

Welcome to Avēsis  | Avēsis (myavesis.com)

Here are just a few things you can do easily once you Create your member account:

• Order glasses online
• Search for Network providers and participating retailers
• View the Basic and Enhanced benefit summaries
• Check your vision eligibility
• Submit claims for reimbursement
• Print ID cards

Shopping Online?

• Contact Lenses: Get Network savings when purchasing online by using 1-800 Contacts.  Learn more. 

• Frames and Lenses: Orders can be placed online and shipped to your home for free!  Learn more about this Network savings benefit by logging in to your Avēsis Member Portal.

 If your provider is a Network provider for your eye exam, but does not participate with Avesis, you may:

• Purchase your materials through that provider and receive the Non Network benefits of your Avesis plan.
• Take your prescription and go to a Network provider who contracts with Avesis in your area to fill your materials order.
• Use your prescription online through your Avēsis Member Portal, and order eyeglasses and/or contact lenses online at Network benefit levels.

If you are enrolled in any SEHP medical plan and you use a Network Provider with either Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas or Aetna, your first eye visit, regardless of reason or diagnosis each year, is covered at 100%. The SEHP medical plans allow one eye visit per calendar year which means you do not have to wait 365 days between eye visits.

The hearing aid benefit began January 1, 2024. Learn more about the new benefit.

Contact the State Employee Health Plan with questions about your benefits.

Membership Services- (785) 368-6361

• Eligibility
• Enrollment
• Qualifying Events
• COBRA
• Retirement
• HRA - HSA - FSA

Health Plan Operations - (785) 368-6361

• Coverage Questions
• Vendor Issues
• Understanding Your Benefits

HealthQuest - (785) 783-4080

• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• HealthQuest Health Center

Employee Assistance Program - 1-888-270-8897