Virtual Benefits Fair

Smith College provides a competitive and flexible benefits program so that you can make the best choices for your needs and budget. We are always evaluating the market to ensure that we offer competitive benefits and exceptional services. Last year, we introduced Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to deliver a best-in-class service to our faculty and staff.

YOUR 2022 BENEFITS GUIDE (PDF)

For 2022, there are exciting changes coming to our benefits program!
The college is ...

adding a new PPO plan with out-of-area coverage
expanding coverage off gender-affirming benefits
enhancing our $150 fitness reimbursement. Get rewarded for healthy behavior! You could save up to $150 annually for participating in a qualified fitness program or buying qualified fitness equipment and $150 for a qualified weight-loss program.
adopting a new Mind & Body $100/year reimbursement for qualifying massage therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, meditation, tai chi programs and more
offering a new diabetes support program through OptumRx
offering pet health insurance through Nationwide
holding health and dental rates the same for the third year in a row!

See the summary of what’s new in the latest HR Update.

What You Need To Do

Consider the new PPO plan if you:

have moved out-of-network,
have dependents who live in another state,
travel frequently or for significant periods of time, or
have a PCP located outside Massachusetts

Use the Health Plan Comparison Tool.
Check out the Open Enrollment page to estimate your out-of-pocket expenses under each health plan. Compare your Smith College plan options with your spouse’s coverage (if available) to decide which plan is best for your needs and budget.

Gather information.
Collect the dependent information you’ll need (birth date, Social Security Number, primary care physician) if you plan to choose the Value HMO or HMO medical option.

Visit Workday .
Review your current coverage, dependents and beneficiary designations. Complete the Open Enrollment task in your Workday inbox by November 30, 2021. If you don’t make any changes, you will default into your current coverage options but will not be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts. You won’t be able to make changes until next year’s enrollment window unless you experience a qualified status change during the year.

See the new Blue Cross Blue Shield video.

Watch your mail!
Before January 1, 2022, you will receive two new ID cards: one for medical coverage and one for prescription drug coverage through OptumRx. Don’t forget to show your new ID card to your provider at your first appointment, or to your pharmacy at your first fill of the new year.

Calendar of Events

Open Enrollment Drawing

Fill out a registration form for fun items donated by our vendors. Participants will be selected randomly and winners will be contacted by email.

More for You and Your Family from
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Here are some of the ways BCBSMA supports your (and your family’s) wellbeing.

Well Connection Telehealth Services. Sometimes you’d like to meet with a doctor while sitting on your couch. In PJs. With the BCBSMA Well Connection platform, you can!

MyBlue Member App. Personalized health care is right at your fingertips—with quick connections to your doctor, recent prescriptions and claims history—and a convenient digital ID card.

Reimbursements for Fitness & Weight Loss. Get rewarded for healthy behavior. You could save up to $150 annually for participating in a qualified fitness program and $150 for a qualified weight-loss program.

24/7 Nurse Line:
A 24-hour nurse line to answer your health care questions—call 1-888-247-BLUE (2583).

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Vendor Resources & Presentations

The Smith College Human Resources website contains a full list of benefits. Please refer to the HR BENEFITS PAGE for detailed information. Following is information and links for select vendors who are participating in our virtual fair and offering presentations and other resources.