All benefits chosen during Benefits Open Enrollment Jan. 10-March 11, 2011, will take effect April 1, 2011. Previous health benefits will expire March 31, 2011, and new benefits books will be sent to plan participants around that date.
How does the plan change affect claims? Well, covered medical expenses incurred prior to April 1, 2011, would be paid under the old medical plan’s benefits. Conversely, covered medical expenses incurred April 1 and thereafter would be paid under the medical option you select — Option A or Option B.