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Bright Choices are Paying Off in 2010

Many Partnership members have already realized that the Bright Choices™ program is the best option to buy health insurance and other benefits. Bright Choices makes it easier than ever to select the mix of benefits that’s exactly right for you and your employees. In 2010, the program has been enhanced with more options to control benefits costs and give participants greater value for the benefits they want. 
 
Check out this informative brochure, which gives an overview of the expanded program for 2010.

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In addition to the great line-up of existing benefits options, including diverse choices for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, along with Long-Term Care, Life, Disability, and other Supplemental insurance policies, here’s a look at what’s coming up:
 
·      More and improved medical plan choices – choose from among 8 plans
·      Extremely competitive rates with a wide range of price points
·      New products, including health discount, wellness, and pet insurance programs
·      Enhanced Bright Choices technology to make the online benefits experience even better
·      Monthly billing options
 
The Partnership’s leadership in reinventing health insurance and benefits has made it the best place to buy benefits in the Buffalo Niagara region. 

Learn more about the Bright Choices program rates using our Benefits At A Glance rate card.
 
Watch for more information on Bright Choices rates and the enrollment process for this year, coming in the next weeks. If you don’t want to wait and are interested in learning more about the improvements in this year’s program, please attend one of our upcoming Webinars or Seminars:
 
FREE webinars:
·         Thu. 1/14 – 1pm and Wed. 1/20 – 8:30am (current Bright Choices/Univera participants)
·         Thu. 1/14 – 2pm and Thu. 1/20 – 9:30am (other participants (BCBS/IHA) and interested companies)

Open enrollment meetings for current participants and informational seminars for companies interested in taking control of the rising cost of health benefits.

FREE seminars:
1/6 at 4 p.m. and 1/8 at 8:30 a.m. (current Bright Choices/Univera participants)
1/6 at 5:30 p.m. and 1/8 at 10 a.m.  (other participants (BCBS/IHA) and interested companies)

To choose a date or sign up, please contact Charlene at 716-541-1770.
 

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

2010 Open Enrollment Instructions:
 
·         New to Bright Choices?  Complete Steps 1 and 2.
·         Already enrolled in Bright Choices and choosing a new plan?  You’ll only need to complete step 2.
·         Not making any changes to your current selections? We encourage you to review the new options available through the expanded 2010 Bright Choices program, but if you’re satisfied with your current plans, you do not need to do anything to remain in them.
Step 1: Completed by each employer
Before you and your employees can enroll in benefits, your company has to be set up in the Bright Choices program. Each employer needs to fill out and submit a Group Enrollment Form  http://content.liazonpartners.com/BNP/BNP-Group-Enrollment-Form.pdf
Step 2: Completed by each employee
Once the company is set up in Bright Choices, each employer and employee can enroll in their personal benefits. Bright Choices will actually recommend the benefits plans that best meet each person’s needs.  To access the program:
·         Go to http://www.myliazon.com
Group Identifier: thepartnership
Username: First and last initials and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (no dashes or spaces)
Password: Your full 9-digit Social Security Number (no dashes or spaces). The first time you log in, you will be asked to change your password
·         Browse and explore the portal and, when you’re ready to enroll, click on Build Your Benefits to get started.
Paper forms are also available for enrollment. http://content.liazonpartners.com/BNP/BNP-Personal-Enrollment-Form.pdf


Questions?
Call: Liazon at 716-803-6190, ext. 2 or TJ Baker at 716-923-1405