UMR contracts with healthcare providers in their network to pay a discounted rate for services.  It has come to our attention that some healthcare providers are attempting (intentional or not) to recoup the discounted costs by billing the balance to the patient.  Please check your benefits and carefully examine the bills you receive from your healthcare providers.  In addition, if your healthcare provider has opted out of the UMR network, please let HR know, as they are keeping track of this figure.  If you have any questions, please contact City of Salem Human Resources Benefit Assitant, Carrie Wagner, at 503-588-6162 Ext. 7241, cwagner@cityofsalem.net.

The deadline for enrollment in AFLAC for guaranteed acceptance (no physical examination, no questions asked, pre-existing conditions ok), is January 15, 2012.  

After January 15, you may still be elgible for coverage, but benefits may be limited dependent upon medical conditions.

You may find AFLAC brochures/folders in your work area.  If you more information or an enrollment form, please contact AFLAC Associate, Roger Hanna, 503-453-7475 (cell), roger_hanna@us.aflac.com.

Please see the attached updated rates for Kaiser, per the recently negotiated contract (section 6.1).  This was prepared by Carrie Bailey, City of Salem Benefits Manager.