What is via Benefits from OPERS?
Via Benefits serves as the OPERS Connector for both Pre-Medicare and Medicare-eligible OPERS benefit recipients. When you select an individual plan through Via Benefits, you can use Via Benefits’ ongoing support for HRA administration, carrier claim resolution and medical plan questions.
How does automatic premium reimbursement work?
Via Benefits offers an Automatic Premium Reimbursement feature for most insurance policies. The reimbursement request and proof of payment come directly from your insurance company and are submitted automatically to Via Benefits. This can be set up online or by calling Via Benefits.
How do I contact via Benefits?
Via Benefits can help you find ways to control health care expenses for your company or business. Contact us today at 1-866-322-2824 (TTY: 711) or go to willistowerswatson.com.
What is premium reimbursement?
A Premium Reimbursement Account, under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 125, allows individuals to set aside some of their paycheck to help pay for health coverage not sponsored by an employer. The money is taken out of each check before taxes are withheld, which helps lower the net cost for buying health insurance.
Can HRA be used for dental?
You can use the funds in your HRA to pay for eligible medical expenses, as determined by the IRS and your employer. Some employers may only allow the HRA to pay for services covered by your health plan. Some employers may also let you use funds in the account to pay for dental, vision or other services.
What qualifies for HRA reimbursement?
HRAs can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses, which include prescription medications, insulin, an annual physical exam, crutches, birth control pills, meals paid for while receiving treatment at a medical facility, care from a psychologist or psychiatrist, substance abuse treatment, transportation costs …
Are glasses covered by HRA?
IRS form 969, which explains FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, and other tax-favored health plans, states that medical procedures are eligible if they are considered medical expenses by IRS form 502. That would cover prescription lenses whether they would be used in sunglasses, regular glasses or contacts.
Are vitamins covered by HRA?
Common items that employees get reimbursed with prescriptions are vitamins and medicated toothpaste. While prescription drugs are reimbursable through an HRA, employees don’t need to submit their prescriptions along with their proof to get reimbursed.
Is one exchange the same as via Benefits?
In March, we officially changed our name from Towers Watson’s OneExchange to Via Benefits Insurance Services. This rebrand did not occur as a result of a change in management or ownership—it is simply meant to better reflect our commitment to serving you.
What is the new name for oneexchange?
March 1, 2018 — Towers Watson’s OneExchange, the service Medicare-eligible plan participants use to select and enroll into health insurance coverage and manage Health Reimbursement Arrangement reimbursements, has changed its name to Via Benefits. The new name reflects the evolving benefits landscape that we have come to know.
What can I do with my OPERS online account?
What Can I do with an Online Account? The OPERS online account is a great way to stay in touch with us during and after your public service career. You can even use it to apply for retirement. Your account has information on: If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What do you need to know about OPERS Medicare connector?
Important Messages. OPERS has partnered with Via Benefits to help retirees find and enroll in a new, individual Medicare plan. There are many affordable plans available on the individual market, and the Medicare Connector administered by Via Benefits will allow OPERS retirees access to more plan choices than ever before.