MRA Customer Service Bulletins...

Open enrollment approaches…
Open enrollment, the one time all year when MRA health insurance participants can make changes in subscriber coverage by adding employees and dependents, will occur in May and June. Changes made during this period will become effective on July 1.

The May-June period is also open enrollment for MRA’s self-funded dental insurance program, administered by Delta Dental Plan of Michigan. A second dental open enrollment period is held in November-December.

Participants are encouraged to consider possible changes to their health or dental insurance plans, and all members can take this opportunity to review MRA’s health and dental insurance programs.

To add employees and dependents or adjust coverage during open enrollment, call MRA Customer Service at 800.366.3699 or e-mail MRA’s Susan Stroup at sstroup@retailers.com.

Group-wide insurance changes…
Since new group rates go into effect on July 1, many members also make changes to their group health insurance plan at this time (although changes can be made at any time). Group-wide changes become effective after a 45-day processing period required by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

To join an insurance program or change a group insurance plan, contact MRA’s Linda Pollock at 800.366.3699 or email her at lpollock@retailers.com.

Vision benefits…
Did you know that MRA now offers a vision insurance benefit called Delta Vision? This offering from Delta Dental Plan of Michigan offers specially negotiated pricing on eye exams, eyewear and laser vision correction.

Plans are available for member groups as small as two people. Employers can choose to pay between 0 and 100 percent of the cost.

Call your MRA regional marketing rep or Customer Service (800.366.3699) for information about rates or to sign up. General information about Delta Vision is available at www.retailers.com/memberservices/insuranceprog.html.