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CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP) Health Insurance Plans

• CIGNA Privacy Notice
• CIGNA Group Medical Insurance - UMPSA November 2012 Transition
• CIGNA Group Medical Insurance - ACSUM November 2012 Transition

CIGNA has been selected as UMS’s new Health Plan Administrator effective January 1, 2012. (For medical claims/services prior to January 1, 2012, visit Anthem website)

We are confident that the shift to CIGNA will result in continued excellent service to employees. CIGNA currently administers the UMS Employee Assistance Program (except at the University of Maine), the Dental Plan, and the Voluntary Vision Plan.

The University of Maine System offers medical plans that cover a wide range of services, from hospitalization to doctor’s office visits, from prescription drugs to surgery. Whichever medical plan selected, employees can be sure that it is there to protect them from financially burdensome medical bills. All plans are insured with Cigna.

UMS medical plans administered by Cigna offer:

• View claims & member details via MyCigna
• Maine Pharmacies offering 90-day supply for 2 co-pays
• No referrals necessary
• Nationwide network of participating providers
• Urgent Care Centers
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Guide
• Diabetic Supply Guide
• Step Therapy for Prescriptions
• Smoking Cessation Coverage
• Maine Pharmacies offering 90-day supply for 2 co-pays
• No-Cost Preventative Drugs (effective Jan. 1, 2013)
• Translation Notice
• Cigna Flu Flyer
• Cigna Vaccine Program

The health plans, 1) Standard or 2) Quality Incentive, to which you are eligible for are based on your collective bargaining status. Click on the plan name for more information about each set of health plans:

1. CIGNA OAP Standard Plans:  AFUM unit members only

• OAP Standard Copay Summary of Benefits
  • Standard Copay Summary Plan Description
• OAP Standard Passive Summary of Benefits
  • Standard Passive Summary Plan Description

2. CIGNA OAP Quality Incentive Plans: Non-Represented Employees and Police, Service & Maintenance, PATFA, UMPSA and ACSUM (COLT) unit members Only

• OAP Quality Incentive Copay Summary of Benefits

  • QIP Copay Summary Plan Description

• OAP Quality Incentive Passive Summary of Benefits

  • QIP Passive Summary Plan Description

Also visit our Frequently Asked Questions website for up-to-date information.

Related Information

Special Enrollment Rights under Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Domestic Partner Benefits

CIGNA Medical Claim Form (PDF)

CIGNA Pharmacy Claim Form

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Notice of Privacy Practices - Revised 9/03

Health Information Policy

Authorization for the Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information

UMS HIPAA General Operating Policy and Forms

UMS Health and Wellness

Family Leave Policies

Paid Leave (Vacation & Sick Time)

Retirees Health Plans

COBRA Continuation of Coverage

   See also:  Understand Your Pay Stub

Contact Benefits

The above is a brief summary of benefits offered by the University of Maine System.  If you have a question about benefits enrollment, contact the UMS Employee Benefits Center by calling toll-free 866-269-9635 (or 973-3373) or emailing benefits@maine.edu.  Have your Employee ID number for faster service.

 

Last Updated:  February 26, 2013