We are closely following the health care reform law.  Some things will change soon, but many of the major provisions will not occur for several years.  We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. See below for additional resources:

University Updates

Click here to view the latest information update. 
Click here to view a Q&A with President Shalala on Health Care Reform.

Dependent Coverage up to age 26

Dependents up to the age of 26 who do not have access to his or her own employer-sponsored medical plan, are eligible for coverage under the UM/Aetna medical plan regardless of full-time student, job, or marital status.

No Lifetime Maximums

The HRA plan will no longer have a lifetime maximum.  The Aetna Select plans do not have lifetime maximums.

Over-the-Counter Expenses and Health Care FSAs

Some over-the-counter medications are not eligible for reimbursement in the health care FSA, unless prescribed by a physician. 

Videos

Visit the Benefits Administration videos page for information on health care reform and Open Enrollment. Videos include the Health Care Reform Hits Main Street “You-Toons” video from the Kaiser Family Foundation, and flexible spending account videos from WageWorks, the FSA administrator.

Helpful Links

Government Information
www.healthcare.gov
www.whitehouse.gov/Issues/health-Care

Additional Resources
Kaiser Family Foundation
President Shalala Shares Her Optimism for Health Care Reform’s Future

Dependent Eligibility
Interim Final Rule
Dependent Coverage Fact Sheet
FAQs