State of Connecticut Plan for the following Employees: UCPEA, AAUP (except adjunct faculty), Maintenance Employees in NP-2, Clerical Employees in NP-3, CT Police & Fire Union in NP-5, Law School Faculty, Management, and Confidential
Detailed information about the medical and dental options is available on the State’s Care Compass website. Below are quick links to the enrollment booklet and paycheck deductions:
2024-25 Health Care Options Planner for State of Connecticut Active Employees
2024-25 Biweekly Payroll Deductions for 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
State of Connecticut Plan for Adjunct Faculty
Detailed information about the medical and dental options is available in the State’s Health Care Options Planner that has been modified for adjunct faculty. Please note that adjunct faculty do not participate in the Health Enhancement Program and are sent monthly bills for the coverages they select. Adjunct faculty who are enrolled in benefits and scheduled to teach the following semester will have their coverage automatically continued.
2023-24 Health Care Options Planner for Adjunct Faculty
2023-24 Billed Monthly Premiums
Special Notes for Adjunct Faculty Who:
- Are contracted to teach at least one course each semester and enroll for health insurance
- Teach nine or more credit hours per semester across multiple State of Connecticut University/College Systems
The Office of the State Comptroller issued an Interdepartmental Memorandum on August 10, 2007 regarding State Sponsored Health Insurance for Adjunct Faculty. Effective with the 2007 fall semester, adjunct faculty hired to teach nine or more credit hours in aggregate per semester across multiple State of Connecticut university/college systems are eligible for reimbursement of the state share of health insurance premium costs subject to a number of conditions identified in the memorandum. Adjunct faculty will be billed for the monthly premiums. Interested adjunct faculty are asked to carefully review the conditions established by the Comptroller’s Office. The details of the program are provided in the memorandum.
The refund amount will vary based on the health options selected and dependents covered, as identified on the Health Insurance Refund Calculation.
2023-24 Adjunct Faculty Refund Calculation
2023-24 Adjunct Enrollment Form
State of Connecticut Plan for Temporary Employees (appointment term less than 6 months or work schedule less than 30 hours per week)
Detailed information about the medical and dental options is available in the State’s 2023-24 Health Care Options Planner that has been modified for temporary employees, also referred to as employees on Special Payroll. Please note that temporary employees who do not qualify for a subsidy do not participate in the Health Enhancement Program.
2023-24 Health Care Options Planner for Temporary Employees on Special Payroll
2023-24 Biweekly Payroll Deductions for Temporary Employees
Special Note for Temporary Employees on Special Payroll
While Special Payroll is intended for certain types of short term, temporary (6 months or less), seasonal or part-time professional staffing needs, occasionally a temporary appointment may exceed 6 months. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a special payroll employee under these circumstances may qualify for State of Connecticut subsidized benefits if s/he works at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month. Human Resources will notify any Special Payroll employees of their eligibility for subsidized benefits under the ACA.
The Connecticut Partnership Plan offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits similar to those offered to employees in many Connecticut municipalities. To learn more about the version of the Connecticut Partnership plan available to you, review the menu items below. Please also review the required COBRA notification.
Once you have reviewed the plan information and required notifications, it is time to make a designation of whether or not you will enroll in the Connecticut Partnership Plan. Should you choose to waive coverage, keep in mind that all full-time students are required by the University to maintain health insurance coverage.
Connecticut Partnership Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Please Note: The deadline to submit your election is 31 days from your hire date, whether you elect to enroll in or waive the coverage options. The earliest you will have access to submit your elections in CORE-CT will be the day following your GA/GF contract start date.
Graduate Assistants / Interns
- Benefit Elections will be made in CORE-CT.
- You will be prompted to log in using your Net ID and password.
- Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents.
Graduate Fellows
CT Partnership Plan Medical & Dental Rates and Information
Graduate Assistant Medical & Dental Rates 09/01/2024 – 08/31/2025
Medical 2024-2025
| Coverage Type | Monthly Rate | Yearly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $23.33 | $280.00 |
| Employee + One Dependent | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Family (2+ Dependents) | $151.83 | $1,822.00 |
Dental 2024-2025
| Coverage Type | Monthly Rate | Yearly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $11.09 | $133.02 |
| Employee + One Dependent | $22.16 | $265.86 |
| Family (2+ Dependents) | $44.32 | $531.84 |
Check Deduction & Coverage Dates 2024-2025
Fall 2024
| Paycheck Issue Date | Coverage for |
|---|---|
| 09/20/2024 | September |
| 10/04/2024 | October |
| 10/18/2024 | November |
| 11/01/2024 | December |
| 11/15/2024 | January |
Spring 2025
| Paycheck Issue Date | Coverage for |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 | February |
| 02/21/2025 | March |
| 03/07/2025 | April |
| 03/21/2025 | May |
| 04/04/2025 | June |
| 04/18/2025 | July |
| 05/02/2025 | August |
Grad Fellow Medical & Dental Rates 2024-2025 Cost of Coverage – Payable via Fall & Spring Fee Bills
Fall 2024 Semester
Dental Insurance
| Coverage Type | Grad Fellow Premium | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | $55.45 | $266.04 |
| Fellow + 1 | $110.80 | $531.72 |
| Fellow + Family | $221.60 | $1,063.68 |
Medical Insurance
| Coverage Type | Grad Fellow Premium | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | $116.65 | $2,490.55 |
| Fellow + 1 | $600.00 | $5,056.00 |
| Fellow + Family | $759.15 | $7,397.25 |
Spring 2025 Semester
Dental Insurance
| Coverage Type | Grad Fellow Premium | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | $77.63 | $155.19 |
| Fellow + 1 | $155.12 | $310.17 |
| Fellow + Family | $310.24 | $620.48 |
Medical Insurance
| Coverage Type | Grad Fellow Premium | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | $163.31 | $3,486.77 |
| Fellow + 1 | $840.00 | $7,078.40 |
| Fellow + Family | $1,062.81 | $10,356.15 |
Partnership Plan COVID Services
The State of CT has provided us with their direction on how to cover the below services during this unprecedented time. The below cost shares and benefits related to COVID-19 are applicable through June 30, 2020.
COVID-19 Testing (physician ordered/prescribed) - Covered in and out of network with no member cost-share.
COVID19 Treatment - Covered in and out- of-network for all treatment for COVID-19 diagnosis
Telehealth Non-COVID19 Related Visits - Waiving in-network cost share. Out-of-network follows the standard benefit plan.
Behavioral Health - Waiving in-network cost share. Out-of-network follows the standard benefit plan.
Cryopreservation - No change at this time. Still an exclusion.
Virtual Visits - Through Amwell, covered at no member cost share when a member signs into their Oxford account and follows the instructions which requires them to use the provided “coupon” code to obtain that no member cost share.
About Enrolling Eligible Dependents
If you plan to elect coverage for your eligible dependents, you will need to include electronic (scanned) documentation of each dependent’s eligibility status at the time of enrollment. For dependents who have social security numbers, you will need to include their social security numbers on their election form.
Qualified dependents generally include:
- Your legally married spouse or civil union partner.
- Your children, including stepchildren and adopted children, up to age 26 for medical and 26 for dental (disabled children may be covered beyond age 26)
- Children for whom you are legal guardian up to age 18, unless proof of continued dependency is provided (allowing coverage up to age 26 for medical and 26 for dental).
COBRA Medical & Dental Rates and Information
Under federal and state law, the State of Connecticut is required to offer employees the opportunity to continue their current medical and dental plan options when coverage under the plan would otherwise end because of a qualifying event. An Initial COBRA Notification was made available to employees on their hire date.
To continue the coverage, members would have to pay the full cost of the coverage at group rates, which include an administrative fee.
The COBRA Administrator for the Partnership Plan is Anthem COBRA Unit at 1-800-433-5436.
COBRA Monthly Medical Costs 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025
Employee - $508.07
Employee +1 - $1,031.42
Employee Family - $1,509.04
COBRA Monthly Dental Costs 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025
Employee - $22.61
Employee +1 - $45.20
Employee Family - $90.41
The length of continuation is based on the qualifying event.
| Qualifying Event | Period of Coverage |
|---|---|
| Employment Termination | up to 30 months |
| Reduction in hours | up to 30 months |
| Leave of Absence Without Pay | up to 30 months |
| Death of Employee | up to 36 months |
| Enroll Child Reaches Age Limitation | up to 36 months |
The COBRA Administrator will automatically send a COBRA notice shortly following notification of the termination of coverage.
Miscellaneous Plan Information
Find a Health Care Provider
Find a Dental Care Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Benefit Summary
Dental Benefit Summary
Medical & Dental Coverage for Graduate Fellows
Network of Distinction
State of CT Partnership Medical Benefit Plan Document
State of CT Partnership Pharmacy Benefit Plan Document
UConn Partnership Plan - CIGNA Dental Preferred Provider Insurance
Special Offers at Anthem.com
Provider Contact Information
HEALTH CARE / PHARMACY QUESTIONS
Quantum Health - 833-740-3258
DENTAL QUESTIONS
CIGNA - 1-800-244-6224
LIFE EVENTS – GRADUATE ASSISTANTS / INTERNS / FELLOWS
Please Note: Employees must notify HR, and provide supporting proof documentation, within 31 days of the date of a Life Event in order to make changes to coverage mid-year. If you do not notify HR within 31 days your next opportunity to make changes will be during the annual Open Enrollment period, held in August each year for a September 1st effective date.
Graduate Assistants / Interns
The below life events must be entered through CORE-CT https://ess.uconn.edu/ by clicking on the “Employee Self-Service Box” below and supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents and the life event.
- Birth/Adoption (Add Children), Marriage (Add Spouse/Children), Divorce/Legal Separation (Drop Spouse/Children), Loss of Spouse/Dependent Coverage (add Spouse/Children), Loss of Coverage (Add Self/Spouse/Children)
If you have any of the following life events, please click on the below button and fill out the form and provide supporting documentation.
- Terminating Coverage (EX: Employee/Dependent gains coverage through another source)
- Employee/Dependent Leave/Arrive in US
Graduate Fellows
All Graduate Fellow life events must be entered using the below form. Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents and the life event.
OPEN ENROLLMENT – GRADUATE ASSISTANTS / INTERNS / FELLOWS
Graduate Assistants / Interns
- Benefit Elections will be made in CORE-CT.
- You will be prompted to log in using your Net ID and password.
- Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents.
Graduate Fellows
All Graduate Fellows must enter their changes using the below form. Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for any new dependents.
Plans for Postdoctoral Research Associates
Medical
Postdoctoral Research Associates are eligible to enroll for medical coverage through the Connecticut Partnership Plan. Below is more detailed information about the plan and the payroll deductions.
2023-24 Biweekly Payroll Deductions for Postdoctoral Research Associates
| Category | Biweekly Payroll Deductions |
|---|---|
| Employee Only | $31.87 |
| Employee +1 | $64.70 |
| Family | $94.66 |
Rates are subject to change each year on September 1 and are communicated during the annual open enrollment.
Dental
Postdoctoral Research Associates are eligible to enroll for dental coverage through the State of Connecticut Plan. Detailed information about the dental options is available on the State’s Care Compass website. Below are quick links to the current enrollment booklet and paycheck deductions:
2024-25 Health Care Options Planner for State of Connecticut Active Employees
2024-25 Biweekly Payroll Deductions for 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Open Enrollment is the time of year where employees may:
- Change their Medical and/or Dental plans
- Add/Drop coverage for eligible dependents (Spouse, Child, Stepchild, etc.)
- Enroll if you previously waived coverage
- Opt out of the Health Enhancement Program (HEP) if you no longer wish to participate. Please note, employees who opt out of HEP, or are non-compliant, will be charged $46.15 bi-weekly in addition to their bi-weekly medical plan charge. Those who opt out or are non-compliant will also have an in-network deductible of $350/person or $1,400/family. *CT Partnership Plan medical is not subject to HEP.
Open Enrollment (OE) Effective Dates
| Employee Type | Medical OE Period | Medical OE Effective Date | Dental OE Period | Dental OE Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Payroll (non-Postdoc) | May (dates vary per year) |
July 1st | May (dates vary per year) |
July 1st |
| Regular Payroll (Postdoc) | May (dates vary per year) |
September 1st | May (dates vary per year) |
July 1st |
| Graduate - Assistants/Interns/Fellows | August (dates vary per year) |
September 1st | August (dates vary per year) |
September 1st |
Faculty & Staff
Detailed information about the medical and dental options is available on the State’s Care Compass Open Enrollment website. Below are links to the Healthcare Planner and payroll deductions.
2024-2025 Healthcare Options Planner
2024-2025 Biweekly Rate Chart
Posdoctoral Research Associates
MEDICAL
Postdoctoral Research Associates are eligible to enroll for medical coverage through the Connecticut Partnership Plan. Rates are subject to change each year on September 1st and are communicated during the annual Healthcare Open Enrollment. Below is more detailed information about the plan and the payroll deductions.
Postdoc CT Partnership Medical Plan Summary
Biweekly Payroll Deductions for Postdoctoral Research Associates (09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025)
| Category | Biweekly Payroll Deductions |
|---|---|
| Employee Only | $34.48 |
| Employee +1 | $70.01 |
| Family | $94.66 |
DENTAL
Postdoctoral Research Associates are eligible to enroll for dental coverage through the State of Connecticut Plan. Detailed information about the dental options is available on the State’s Care Compass Dental website. Below are quick links to the current enrollment booklet and paycheck deductions.
2024-2025 Healthcare Options Planner
2024-2025 Biweekly Rate Chart
Graduate Assistants/Interns/Fellows
Graduate Assistants/Interns/Fellows are eligible for medical and dental coverage through the Connecticut Partnership Plan that are detailed at HR’s Graduate CTPP website. Graduate Healthcare Open Enrollment takes place in August each year, all changes/election submitted during this time will take effect September 1st.
The Graduate Assistant/Intern monthly rates for the upcoming plan year are noted below.
Medical CTPP monthly rates effective 09/01/2024 – 08/31/2025
| Class Coverage | Payroll Deduction (monthly rate) |
|---|---|
| Grad Only | $23.33 |
| Grad +1 | $120.00 |
| Grad + Family | $151.83 |
Dental CTPP monthly rates effective 09/01/2024 – 08/31/2025
| Class Coverage | Payroll Deduction (monthly rate) |
|---|---|
| Grad Only | $11.09 |
| Grad +1 | $22.16 |
| Grad + Family | $44.32 |
The Graduate Fellow Fee Bill charges (Fall/Spring semester) for the upcoming plan year are noted below.
| Coverage | Class Coverage | Fall 2024 Sept - Jan Coverage (GF Portion) |
Spring 2025 Feb - Aug Coverage (GF Portion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | Grad Only | $116.65 | $163.31 |
| Grad +1 | $600.00 | $840.00 | |
| Grad + Family | $759.15 | $1,062.81 | |
| Dental | Grad Only | $55.45 | $77.63 |
| Grad +1 | $110.80 | $155.12 | |
| Grad + Family | $221.60 | $310.24 |
COBRA Coverage
Under federal and state law, the State of Connecticut is required to offer employees or over-age dependents the opportunity to continue their current medical and dental plan options when coverage under the plan would otherwise end because of a qualifying event. An Initial COBRA Notification was made available to employees on their hire date.
To continue the coverage, members would have to pay the full cost of the coverage at group rates, which include an administrative fee.
2024-2025 COBRA Medical Rates
2024-2025 COBRA Dental Rates
The length of continuation is based on the qualifying event.
| Qualifying Event | Period of Coverage |
|---|---|
| Employment termination | up to 30 months |
| Reduction in hours | up to 30 months |
| Leave of absence without pay | up to 30 months |
| Death of employee | up to 36 months |
| Divorce, legal separation | up to 36 months |
| Enrolled child reaches age limitation | up to 36 months |
Within 14 days following the loss of coverage, the Benefits Unit will mail a COBRA notice to the home address on file with the State. Please note that COBRA notices are system-generated and cannot be produced prior to the loss of coverage event.
Please contact the HR Service Desk or call (860) 486-3034 if you have questions or did not receive a COBRA notice.
If you have received a COBRA notice and have questions regarding your coverage, please call Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield COBRA Continuation Unit at 1-800-433-5436.