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2010 Open Enrollment

Mark your calendars! Open enrollment for eligible contractors will be
from November, 30th 2009 through December 13th 2009.
Log onto the PDS
Employee Self Service Portal
if you would like to make changes to your
benefits effective 01/01/2010. If you do not wish to make any changes
you do not need to enroll. Your current benefits will automatically
rollover to plan year 2010. Please note that our Aetna medical plans
will have a $100,000 annual maximum and $1,000,000 lifetime maximum
starting in 2010. Claims that exceed those amounts will not be covered
by Aetna.

* Click here for the Annual Enrollment Guide

**For HSA members only** If you are currently contributing to your HSA
savings account please re-enroll for 2010. The HSA savings enrollment
is the only thing that will not automatically rollover.

* Please note that plan names will be changing in 2010

 

Want to View and Manage Your Benefits Online?

Now you can! Logon to the PDS Employee Self Service Portal (ESS) to take advantageof the following capabilities:

- Determine your eligibility
- Elect your benefits as a new employee
- Review your current health and insurance benefits
- Change your benefits based on life events (birth, marriage)
- Review your paycheck and benefit deductions
- Update your tax withholding allowances (W4)
- Review and update your paycheck direct deposit designation
- Define and update your contact information

How do I login to PDS Employee Self Service (ESS)?

Link: https://ess.pdstech.com
User name: Your user name will be your PDS Employee ID Number. Your PDS Employee ID Number is a 5 digit number found on any printed or online paycheck stub. If you don't know your PDS Employee ID Number, please refer to the Login trouble section below.

Login Trouble?

If you are having trouble logging in, or you are logging in for the first time, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the ESS login screen
2. Click the Forgot User Name/Password Link in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
3. Follow instructions from there

If you are still having trouble, please contact your local branch office for assistance or send an email to benefits@pdstech.com and provide your full name, the last 4 digits of your social security number, and the zip code of your home address.

Benefits Plans, Tools, and Resources

PDS Benefits Plan Guide and Contact Numbers

Contractor Benefit Plan Guide - Summary of all PDS Benefit Plan options
Contacts - List of important phone numbers
Please email benefits@pdstech.com if you have questions or need assistance.

SRC Limited Liability - Available for new employees for the first 90 days of employment. This coverage is only effective until you are eligible for coverage under the core medical options.

2009 SRC Enrollment Kit
2010 SRC Enrollment Kit

Aetna Medical Insurance

Aetna Navigator - Web site for linking to Aetna Navigator, your personal health information access
Aetna Navigator Site Tour - On screen demonstration on How To Use Aetna Navigator
Aetna Navigator Fact Sheet - Learn what information is accessible on Aetna's secure Web site
2009 Benefit Plan Comparison Grid - A side by side comparison of all Aetna medical plan options
2010 vs 2009 Benefit Plan Comparison - Shows differences between the 2009 and 2010 plans
How To Print A Temporary ID Card - A step-by-step guide to printing a temporary ID card

Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical Plan
* Plan name changing to Choice POS for 2010

HSA Made Simple Video - Watch a short video to learn more about this consumer directed health plan
HSA Tutorial - In depth review of the Aetna HSA, self paced tool to help you better understand the HSA
Aetna HSA - A plan description for the Health Savings Account
HSA Benefit Summary 2009
Choice POS 2010 (Formerly HSA)
HSA Enrollment Form
HSA Investment Services Description - Aetna is partnering with J.P. Morgan Chase to provide participants with options on their                                                                        HSA investments
HSA Investment Choices - For participants with a certain minimum balance, Aetna is offering choices of where to invest your                                                 HSA contributions
HSA Debit Card Fee Schedule - Fee schedule for use with the HSA debit card
HSA Auto Debit Feature - Information about the convenient auto debit feature of the HSA savings account

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Medical Plan
* Plan name changing to Health Fund POS for 2010

HRA Made Simple Video - Watch a short video to learn more about this consumer directed health plan
HRA Tutorial - In depth review of the Aetna HRA, self paced tool to help you better understand the HRA
Aetna HRA - A plan description for the Health Reimbursement Arrangement
HRA Benefit Summary 2009
Health Fund POS 2010 (Formerly HRA)
HSA vs. HRA - A comparison of the HSA and HRA plans

HMO Medical Plan - State specific plan descriptions for current HMO service areas.
* Plan name changing to Select in 2010

2010 Plan Description:

2009 Plan Descriptions:


2008 Certificates and Evidence of Coverage:


PPO Medical Plan
Aetna PPO 2009 Benefit Summary
Aetna Choice PPO 2010 Benefit Summary

Personal Care Medical Insurance - Specific for Springfield/Bloomington, IL branch employees
www.personalcare.org - Website for Personal Care Participants
2009 & 2010 Personal Care Benefit Summary
For rate information, please contact your branch location

Aetna Dental Insurance
Aetna Dental Benefits - Compare the DMO plan to the PDO plan

VSP Vision Insurance
www.vsp.com - Website for VSP vision plan participants
VSP Benefit Summary

Aetna Life Insurance
Life Insurance Beneficiary Form
Aetna Evidence of Insurability Form
Aetna Evidence of Insurability Summary

Aetna Long Term Disability (LTD)
LTD Evidence of Insurability

Website: www.aetnaeap.com
ID: MYPDSEAP
888-AETNAEAP (888-238-6232)

Aetna LTD Claim Filing Instructions and Forms
LTD Claim Filing Instructions
Other Income Questionnaire
Reimbursement Agreement
Work & Education History Questionnaire
Attending Physician Behavioral Health Statement
Attending Physician Statement
Authorization for Aetna to Request PHI
Authorization to Obtain Information
Authorization to Secure Award or Denial Information
Capabilities and Limits Worksheet
Employee Request for Information
Direct Deposit Authorization

Aetna LTD Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Brochure
EAP LTD Flyer

Hyatt Pre-Paid Legal Service
www.legalplans.com - Website for Legal service for a wide range of personal matters
Hyatt Legal Plans Brochure
Hyatt Legal Plans Presentation