W-2 information now ready
The W-2 forms for 2021 are available for viewing in Workday.
The default setting in Workday provides for both an electronic W-2 copy accessible through Workday and a paper copy mailed to the address on file.
To access the forms through Workday, click on the Pay icon and then click on My Tax Documents under View.
Those with questions may contact payroll at 248-858-0403.
New ID card hours
The hours to get a county Access Card (ID cards) have changed.
The new, appointment-only hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Emergency card replacements are available on Fridays. The modification of hours is a result of a six-month study of all ID card requests.
For questions or to schedule an appointment to get a county ID card, contact Bldgaccess@oakgov.com or 248-452-2191.
COVID test kits available for home use
Employees and retirees covered under the Navitus pharmacy plan may purchase over the counter, (OTC) at-home COVID-19 tests, at little or no cost.
The pharmacy plan will cover FDA-authorized OTC at-home COVID tests purchased on or after Jan. 15, 2022, without a doctor’s prescription. The benefit includes up to eight tests per member every 30 days.
It is highly recommended employees get the kits at the pharmacy to ensure they are processed properly and that there are no out-of-pocket expenses.
Navitus will reimburse at a rate of up to $12 per individual test. For more information, visit oakgov.com/benefits for information or click here.
All residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at home test from CovidTests.Gov
ASR in Aetna provider network
ASR is replacing CIGNA with Aetna’s provider network.
The vast majority of CIGNA providers also participate in Aetna’s network, but employees should still confirm that their provider is covered through the new ASR plan by going to find a provider.
The change was made because CIGNA terminated business agreements with ASR. In response, ASR sought a network with Aetna because it has a 99.4 percent match with CIGNA’s providers for county members.
To find a provider employees may also email findprovider@asrhealthbenefits.com or call 800-968-2449.
For questions regarding the change, contact Oakland County HR Benefits Specialist, Uda Daniel, at (248) 975-9649 or danielu@oakgov.com.
New employee insurance cards delayed
The County has been notified that there is a delay in issuing all insurance carrier cards.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, ASR, HAP and Navitus Rx are issuing new cards for 2022 for all members.
Employees who need a carrier card for appointments until new ones arrive may obtain them on mobile apps or by clicking here.
Prudential names new retirement counselor
Thomas May is the new Prudential Retirement Counselor for Oakland County.
He will serve retirement plan participants with personal consultations and assistance.
A few of the financial topics that he can help employees with during one-on-one virtual consultations are:
- Retirement planning
- Saving and investing
- Emergency savings
- Budget planning
May can be reached at 248-846-3289 or by email at thomas.may@prudential.com.
To schedule a personal consultation click here.
ENCOMPASS always available to give help
ENCOMPASS, the county’s Employee Assistance Program provider, is still offering special help in the wake of the Oxford shootings, but is also ready to help employees who have other concerns.
Some of the services Encompass provides include:
- 24/7/365 Telephone Support, Mobile App with Chat Functionality, Video Counseling and Web Portal;
- Mental Health Counseling;
- Work/Life Resources.
To contact ENCOMPASS, call 1-800-788-8630 or email support@lifeexpertnow.com.
For Information on available programs, go to the Encompass Website.
Classes and Seminars
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Learn about retirement plans: A Prudential webinar that will discuss Oakland County’s 401(a) and 457(b) plan contributions, including the new Roth feature, is set for Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 10-11 a.m. To register, click here.
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Save a Life – Learn CPR/AED: The next two sessions for CPR/AED and first aid classes are Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. The course is free and held in the Medical Control Authority Building, 36 East 1200 N. Telegraph Road. For information, click here.
Several Oakland County employees paid a special tribute to a beloved colleague who recently passed away by running in his honor in this past year’s Brooksie Way. For the complete story, go to the Telegraph website.
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