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health insurance

MSEA offers three health insurance plans through the Public Education Health Trust. Open enrollment will be from May 1, 2018 to June 15, 2018 for the 2018-2019 (FY19) school year.

You can download your open enrollment form below.

msea_fy19_enrollment_form.pdf
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The reinsurance rates for FY19 are as follows:

Plan
2017-2018
2018-2019
% change
A/B with Ortho
$23,596.80
$25,519.20
+8.14%
C/B with Ortho
$22,564.80
$24,295.20
+7.66%
F/B with Ortho
$20,452.80
$22,219.20
+8.63%

A comparison of the plans, costs (including paycheck deductions), and coverage can be found below.

insurance_comparison_for_fy19.pdf
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Compare costs from FY18 to FY19 - here are the numbers on total cost, district premium, employee premium, and paycheck deductions.
msea_insurance_cost_comparison_fy18_to_fy19.pdf
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Public Education Health Trust

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MSEA members are insured through the Public Education Health Trust (pehtak.com). Visit their website or the links below to further explore the plan or get answers to your questions.

Plan participants with claims questions can call:

Contact Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
  • 866-247-1443
  • Log in to miHealth at www.ebms.com

Contact the Public Education Health Trust
  • In Anchorage: (907) 274-7526
  • Outside of Anchorage: 1(888) 685-7526
  • Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (AKDT)
  • By Mail: Public Education Health Trust; 4003 Iowa Drive; Anchorage, Alaska 99517

Quick links for insurance information:

Mat-Su Education Association (MSEA) – links to benefit booklets and summaries of coverage from PEHTAK

Member Assistance Program - confidential guidance, advocacy and referrals for up to eight (8) face-to-face counseling sessions to address personal and work-related concerns
VSP – handles vision benefits
AETNA – ASA Provider Network for Dental

Supplemental insurance may be purchased through the school district representative for American Fidelity. Plan exclusions and pre-qualification requirements may occur. Contact the MSBSD office for any questions regarding these types of insurance plans.

Look up CPT Codes for Medicare reimbursement rates:
https://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule/license-agreement.aspx

SITES OF INTEREST

Alaska Dept. of Education
Mat-Su School District
NEA-Alaska
NEA
Public Education Health Trust
Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits



CONTACT US
6177 Mountain Heather Rd Ste 5
Palmer, AK 99645
​msea@mseak.org
Phone: 907-373-5204
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  • MSEA Home
  • About
    • Organizational Structure
    • Board & Staff
    • Building Reps
    • Constitution & Bylaws
    • Policy & Resolutions
  • Members
    • Current Negotiated Agreement
    • Personal Leave Cash-In
    • Champions for Children
    • MSEA Scholarship
    • Certification Renewal
    • Grievance Checklist
    • Health Insurance
    • Reimbursement Form
    • Physical Exam
    • Sick Leave Bank
    • Family Medical Leave
    • Retirement
    • ESSA
  • MSEAge