Open Enrollment Period: January 1 2019 - January 31 2019
We are now offering Essential StaffCARE! Your annual Open Enrollment opportunity to add, drop, or change any of your benefit plan options starts January 1 2019.
Details of the plan are available here: (1) Fixed Indemnity Medical Plan (2) MEC Wellness/Preventive Plan
If you are already enrolled in the Fixed Indemnity Medical Plan or the MEC Wellness/Preventive Plan and would like to make any changes such as adding dependent(s) etc, please use the change forms below:
You can email the forms to mis@certifiedemployment.com or fax it to (510) 420-3757.
Also, please be advised that there will be a change in pricing for the MEC Wellness/Preventative Benefit coverage, effective 01/01/2019.
Below is a breakdown of current MEC monthly premiums, and the rate changes that will take place at the beginning of the New Year:
| Monthly MEC Premiums | |
| 2018 MEC Rates | Current 2019 MEC Rates (effective 01/01/2019) |
| Employee Only: $ 53.68 | Employee Only: $ 58.19 |
| Employee + 1: $60.70 | Employee + 1: $69.53 |
| Employee + Family: $65.35 | Employee + Family: $80.87 |
Because you are charged a month in advance before your coverage takes effect, you will see the updated MEC rates in your monthly deductions.
All information pertaining to your MEC benefits can be found online at www.essentialstaffcare.com/FAQMEC or by phone at Essential StaffCARE Customer Service: 1-866-798-0803.
Please note:
This Fixed Indemnity Medical Plan does not qualify as minimum essential coverage as defined under the Affordable
Care Act (ACA). This plan is a supplement to health insurance and is not a substitute for major
medical coverage. Lack of major medical coverage (or other minimum essential coverage) may result in an additional payment with your taxes.
The MEC Wellness/Preventive Plan is a self-funded plan that has been deemed to be in compliance with ACA rules and regulations.
