September 27, 2021
2021 Benefits Fair announcements and registrations
While a traditional Benefits Fair will not be available this year, HCS benefits will offer virtual access to most state and K-State benefit providers.
Interactive sessions, exclusive to K-State, will span the first two weeks of October, with different vendor opportunities offered each day. Most have agreed to host morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate as many schedules as possible and have committed to Q&A availability as part of these sessions.
For those nearing age 65, or anyone wanting additional information, Medicare Basics will be presented by Debra Wood of K-State Research and Extension. Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna will also offer presentations on Retiree Supplemental plans through SEHP — all great opportunities to learn more about these valuable and often mystifying programs.
An itinerary with registration links is below, and we encourage all benefits-eligible employees to participate. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated to registrants and through K-State Today. Please be on the lookout for additional communications throughout the open enrollment season, Oct. 1-31, and contact your HCS-Benefits team at benefits@k-state.edu should we be of assistance or support.
Monday, Oct. 4:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — Blue Cross Blue Shield, employee benefits followed by retiree Medicare benefits
- Registration: Oct. 4 Benefits Fair: Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 1-2 p.m. CST — CVS Caremark
- Registration: Oct. 4 Benefits Fair: CVS Caremark
Tuesday, Oct. 5:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — State of Kansas Retiree/Medicare Supplemental Options with Aetna
- 1-2 p.m. CST — Teachers and Employees Association (TEA) Optional Group Life Insurance
- Registration: Oct. 5 Benefits Fair: TEA Open Enrollment Options
Wednesday, Oct. 6:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — Delta Dental
- Registration: Oct. 6 Benefits Fair: Delta Dental
- 1-2 p.m. CST — KPERS Optional Group Life Insurance
Thursday, Oct. 7:
- 10-11 a.m. CST – Voluntary Supplemental Plans with The Hartford (Accident, Injury, Critical Illness).
- 11 a.m. to noon CST – Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) with MetLife
- Registration: Oct. 7 Benefits Fair: MetLife HSA/HRA
- 2-3 p.m. CST — Medicare Basics with Debra Wood
- Registration: Oct. 7 Benefits Fair: Medicare Basics
Friday, Oct. 8:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — Vision Insurance with Avesis
- Registration: Oct. 8 Benefits Fair: Avesis
Monday, Oct. 11:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — Medicare Basics with Debra Wood
- Registration: Oct. 11 Benefits Fair: Medicare Basics
- 2-3 pm CST — Voluntary Supplemental Plans with The Hartford (Accident, Injury, Critical Illness).
Tuesday, Oct. 12:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — CVS Caremark
- Registration: Oct. 12 Benefits Fair: CVS Caremark
- 2-3 p.m. CST — State of Kansas Retiree/Medicare Supplemental Options with Aetna
- 3-4 p.m. CST — Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) with MetLife
- Registration: Oct. 12 Benefits Fair: MetLife HSA/HRA
Wednesday, Oct. 13:
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. CST — Delta Dental
- Registration: Oct. 13 Benefits Fair: Delta Dental
Thursday, Oct. 14:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — Teachers and Employees Assoc. (TEA) Optional Group Life Insurance
- Registration: Oct. 14 Benefits Fair: TEA Open Enrollment Options
- 2-3 p.m. CST — Blue Cross Blue Shield (Employee Benefits followed by Retiree Medicare Benefits)
- Registration: Oct. 14 Benefits Fair: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Friday, Oct. 15:
- 10-11 a.m. CST — KPERS Optional Group Life Insurance
- 2-3 p.m. CST — Vision Insurance with Avesis
- Registration: Oct. 15 Benefits Fair: Avesis