Insurance Updates
January 2026 Premiums
Please note that premiums for January 2026 will be deducted from December paychecks. Employees are encouraged to review their pay statements to ensure the correct deductions are reflected. Please have employees reach out to the HR Benefits team if they have any questions.
2026 ID Cards
2026 ID cards are scheduled to begin mailing on December 18, 2025, to be completed before the Christmas holiday. Employees should begin using the new ID cards on January 1, 2026, for all medical and pharmacy services. Register for Aetna's member portal or download the app.
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