Benefit News: Tuition remission apps being accepted; flex info

Here is the latest benefit news from HR:

Tuition remission applications now being accepted for 2016-17 

Application Deadline: Jan. 5, 2016

In order to better coordinate financial aid communications with tuition remission benefits, the due date for the 2016-17 tuition remission applications will be Tuesday, Jan. 5. See the tuition remission section (top of the page) of the Benefits, Forms & Resources page for instructions and applications.

Note: The 2017-18 applications will likely be due in September of 2016 due to changing regulations.

​Flexible spending account features

The Allegiance Flexible Spending Account is adding new features. This means a service interruption for debit card users from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1 and a new debit card being issued to all participants. Click here for details.

2016 Medicare news

Medicare announces rate increases and no Social Security COLA for 2016. See articles and the Medicare website for more details:

No Social Security COLA in 2016
Medicare Part B premiums to rise
Medicare.gov

Have benefit questions? Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2188.

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