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No. 64 - May 21, 2012
To: Participating Boards and Eligible Employees
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Vice President of Employee Benefits
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average savings of over $300 per year! - Read More
Eligibility - 40% of full time or more are eligible - Read More
Contribution Limit is Lower - From $3,000 to $2,500 for the Health Flexible Spending Account - Read More
Elimination of the 2 1/2 Month Grace Period - Due to regulations we have eliminated this feature - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Submit claims before November 30 - Read More
Pricing Changes - Lower costs to schools! - Read More
Key Features of the Plan - Designed for savings and speed - Read More
Using the Health FSA with HSA Plans - Federal regulations limit the use of FSAs with HSAs - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2012 - The Worksheet makes enrollment easy - Read More
COBRA for the Flexible Benefits Plan - COBRA Administration is provided by CSI - Read More
Plan Document, SPD, Non-Discrimination Testing and 5500’s - Federal regulations - Read More
Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 63 - April 10, 2012
To: Boards and Administrators of CSI Member Organizations Not Participating in the CSI Flexible Benefits Plan (Section 125 Plan)
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Vice President of Employee Benefits
Introduction - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average savings of over $300 per year! - Read More
Eligibility - 40% of full time or more are eligible - Read More
Contribution Limit is Lower - From $3,000 to $2,500 for the Health Flexible Spending Account - Read More
Elimination of the 2 1/2 Month Grace Period - Due to regulations we have eliminated this feature - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Submit claims before November 30 - Read More
Pricing Changes - Lower costs to schools! - Read More
Key Features of the Plan - Designed for savings and speed - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Federal regulations limit the use of FSAs with HSAs - Read More
Enrolling for Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2012 - the Worksheet makes enrollment easy - Read More
COBRA for the Flexible Benefits Plan - COBRA is provided by CSI - Read More
Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 62 - April 2011
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Eligibility Change - 40% of full time or more are eligible - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average savings of over $300! - Read More
Over-the-Counter Expense Change - change in list of eligible expenses - Read More
All Reimbursements by Direct Deposit - Rapid reimbursement with direct deposit - Read More
Features of the Plan - Designed for savings and speed - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Federal regulations limit the use of FSAs with HSAs - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2011 - Use the Worksheet to make enrollment easy - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Submit claims before November 30 - Read More
Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 61 - April 2010
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average savings of over $300! - Read More
Over-the-Counter Expense Change - Change in list of eligible expenses - Read More
All Reimbursements by Direct Deposit - Repaid reimbursement with direct deposit - Read More
Features of the Plan - Designed for savings and speed - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Federal regulations limit the use of FSAs with HSAs - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning Sepember 1, 2010 - Use the Worksheet to make enrollment easy - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Submit claims before November 30 - Read More
Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 60 - November 10, 2009
To: Schools and Participants in the CSI Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Grace Period - Incur claims until November 15 for reimbursement from 2008/2009 funds - Read More
November 30 Deadline for Submitting Claims - Remaining funds will be forfeited - Read More
Claim Forms - Claim forms available online - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 59 - August 27, 2009
To: Schools and Participants in the CSI Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Grace Period - Incur claims until November 15 for reimbusement from 2008/2009 funds - Read More
November 30 Deadline for Submitting Claims - Remaining funds will be forfeited - Read More
Claim Forms - Claim forms available online - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 58 - May 2009
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average savings of over $500! - Read More
All Reimbursements by Direct Deposit - Rapid reimbursement with direct deposit - Read More
Features of the Plan - Designed for savings and speed - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Federal regulations limit the use of FSAs with HSAs - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2009 - Use the Worksheet to make enrollment easy - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Submit claims before November 30 - Read More
Who To Contact - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 57 - March 27, 2009
To: CSI Member Schools
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Reduce Your Health Care Expenses - Every dollar of savings helps your staff - Read More
Schools Save an Average of $2,700 Each Year - Schools save as well as participants - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - CSI's plan is set up specifically for schools and staff - Read More
Features of the Plan - Minimal administration with rapid claim reimbursement - Read More
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions - Pretax contributions to an HSA - Read More
Cash in Lieu of Benefits - Plan allows schools to pay cash instead of benefits - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2009 - Act Now! - Read More
Who to Contact - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More
No. 56 - August 29, 2008
To: Schools Participating in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Introduction - Read More
Send Payroll Reports to Arcadia - Read More
Claims Paid from Your Bank Account - Read More
November 30 Deadline for Submitting Claims - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 55 - May 2008
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of over $500 - Read More
All Reimbursements by Direct Deposit - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Using the FSA with the HSA Plans - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2008 - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 54 - May 9, 2008
To: Schools and Boards Participating in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Flexible Benefits Plan Changes Effective September 1, 2008 - Read More
No Need to Report Premium Amounts - Read More
Payrol Deductions - Read More
Monthly Administration Fee Change - Read More
Annual Form 5500 Fee Change - Read More
Appeal Process for Denied Claims - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 53 - November 13, 2007
To: Schools and Employees Participating in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
November 30 Deadline for Submitting Claims - Read More
Direct Deposit Speeds Reimbursement - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 52 - May 2007
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of over $476 - Read More
Direct Deposit Speeds Reimbursement - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Orthodontia Change - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2007 - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 51 - May 3, 2006
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of over $450 - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2006 - Read More
Deadline for Submitting Claims - Read More
CSI Contact Information - Read More
No. 50 - May 3, 2005
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
New Claims Administrator - Read More
Change in Monthly Fee - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of over $450 - Read More
Using the FSA with HSA Plans - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2005 - Read More
No. 49 - November 19, 2004
To: All Participating Member Schools
From: Brian C. Meekhof, CEBS Benefits Administrator
2003/2004 Plan Year Account Balances - Read More
Submit Your Claims by Fax - Read More
Claim Forms - Read More
Contacting CSI or Basic - Read More
No. 48 - August 4, 2004
To: Participating Schools and Participants
From: Brian C. Meekhof, CEBS Benefits Administrator
CSI Flexible Benefits Plan and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - Read More
Double-check FSA Enrollment - Read More
Over-the-Counter Drugs - Read More
Check Your Balance Now - Read More
Verify Mailing Address for Claims - Read More
Contact Information for CSI - Read More
No. 47 - June 9, 2004
To: CSI Member Schools
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Reduce Your Health Care Expenses - Read More
Schools Save an Average of $1,800 Ech Year - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2004 - Read More
No. 46 - May 17, 2004
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Contact Information for the Plan - Read More
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of $395 - Read More
Increase in Annual Maximum - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2004 - Read More
No. 45 - April 13, 2004
To: Participants and Schools
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Change in Claims Administrators - Read More
New Contact Information for BASIC - Read More
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices - Read More
No. 44 - February 17, 2004
To: Participating Member Schools
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
No. 43 - February 17, 2004
To: Participating Member Schools
From: Brian C. Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
No. 41 - September 12, 2003
To: Participants and Schools in the CSI Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
Over-the-Counter Drug Reimbursement Approved by the IRS! - Read More
Effective Date - Read More
Documentation Requirements - Read More
No. 40 - May 21, 2003
To: Schools and Employees Eligible to Participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan
From: Brian C Meekhof, Benefits Administrator
The CSI Flexible Benefits Plan - Average Savings of Over $350 - Read More
Features of the Plan - Read More
Enrolling for the Plan Year Beginning September 1, 2003 - Read More