No. 650 - July 2011

To: Participating Employers
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Distribution of the Summary Annual Report - Review of the Plan's financial status - Read More

Summary Annual Report - Summary Annual Report for Christian Schools International Insurance Plan and Trust Fund - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance


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No. 649 - June 23, 2011

To: Retirees Covered by Trustmark
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

From Howard’s Desk - Good benefits at a reasonable cost - Read More

Plans Available to Retiees - No changes in the two plans - Read More

September 1, 2011 Open Enrollment - Deadline for open enrollment is September 1 - Read More

Vision Coverage - Great coverage at reasonable rates - Read More

Reconstructive Surgery following Mastectomy - Notice required by federal legislation - Read More

Maternity Length of Stay - Notice required by federal legislation - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 648 - July 13, 2011

To: Retirees Covered by Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

From Howard’s Desk - Good benefits at a reasonable cost - Read More

Plans Available to Retiees - Two plans available - Read More

Change in Out of Pocket maximum - Definition is changing; Cap on out-of-pocket max - Read More

September 1, 2011 Open Enrollment - Deadline to change coverage is September 1 - Read More

Vision Coverage - Great coverage at reasonable rates - Read More

Reconstructive Surgery following Mastectomy - Notice required by federal legislation - Read More

Maternity Length of Stay - Notice required by federal legislation - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 647 - June 17, 2011

To: Participating School Board Members and Administrators
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Plan Design for the 2012/2013 School Year - We want to hear from you - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 646 - June 22, 2011

To: CSI Member Schools
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Tax Credit Helps Small Schools Provide Health Insurance Coverage - 25% Credit! - Read More

Eligibility Rules - Tax-exempt organizations, less than 25 FTE, avg. salary less than $50,000 - Read More

Amount of Credit - 25% of premiums paid; increasing to 35% of premiums paid in 2014 - Read More

Claiming the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit - Form 8941. Line 44f of new 990-T - Read More

More Information - Three Easy Steps, FAQ's, Video and Webinar available - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contacting CSI for Support - Read More

No. 645 - May 20, 2011

To: Participating Schools and Covered Employees
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Annual Enrollment is Online - Online action required between June 1 and July 15, 2011! - Read More

How to Access the Online System - Easy, even if you have forgotten your username and password. - Read More

Your Benefit Elections - Review/modify your insurance coverage - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 644 - April 28, 2011

To: Participating Schools and Covered Employees
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Grandfathering Eligibility - Schools can "grandfather" current covered employees. - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance. - Read More

No. 643 - April 8, 2011

To: Member Schools and Participants Covered by Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

September 1 Rates - Premium rates for the 2011/2012 plan year - Read More

Plans to be Offered in the 2011/2012 Plan Year - The HSA High plan is back - Read More

Health Strategies 2011 - A collaborative session to develop strategies and solutions - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 642 - February 10, 2011

To: Member Schools and Participants Covered by Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

New Health by Choice Achievements Plans - new plan options! - Read More

How it Works - Find out how to get the higher, Choice level of benefits - Read More

The Specific Qualifications - What qualifications must be met? - Read More

Timeline to Qualify - When must the qualificaitons be met? - Read More

What if I Don’t Qualify? - Are there alternatives to the qualifications? - Read More

Health by Choice Achievements Coverage - Plan benefit details - Read More

Why Health by Choice Achievements? - Plans designed to provide savings - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 641 - February 7, 2011

To: Member Schools and Covered Participants
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

From Howard’s Desk - Working hard to provide cost-savings options - Read More

Results of “Competition Nutrition” - Congratulations to the prize-winners! - Read More

September 1 Rates - Premium rates issued early to help with budgeting - Read More

Plans to be Offered in the 2010/2011 Plan Year - the menu of plans is expanding - Read More

HSA 2 Out-of-Pocket Maximum - Change to HSA 2 - Read More

Preventive Care Benefit - Benefit level increases - Read More

Office Visit Copay - Change to office visit copay - Read More

Prescription Copay - Change in the copay - Read More

Changes Mandated by Health Care Reform - Changes required by health care reform - Read More

Dental Changes - Changes to deductibles and bitewing x-rays - Read More

Parent Employer Plan Waiver - Participation change for employees - Read More

More School Choices - New options to help manage your school's compensation package - Read More

Terminations/No Rescissions - Handle termination of coverage with care - Read More

HSA Deductible:  A word of Caution - Use care if considering self-funding the deductible - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 640 - February 7, 2011

To: Member Schools and Participants Covered by Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

From Howard’s Desk - Working hard to provide cost-savings options - Read More

Results of “Competition Nutrition” - Congratulations to the prize-winners! - Read More

September 1 Rates - Premium rates issued early to help with budgeting - Read More

Plans to be Offered in the 2011/2012 Plan Year - The menu of plans is expanding - Read More

Prescription Drug Changes - Change in copays for certain plans - Read More

Copay Alignment Changes - Change in copays for HMO 80 High and HMO 100 High - Read More

Change Mandated by Health Care reform - Changes required by health care reform - Read More

Dental Changes - Changes to deductibles and bitewing x-rays - Read More

Eligibility change for employees - Parent Employer Plan Waiver - Read More

More School Choices - New options to help manage your school's compensation package - Read More

HSA Deductible:  A word of Caution - Use care if considering self-funding the deductible - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 639 - December 3, 2010

To: Boards and Administrators, CSI Member Organizations
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Survey Results - Trends in premium payment policies - Read More

For More Information - About the CSI Benefit Plans - Read More

Who To Contact - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 638 - November 11, 2010

To: Member Schools and participants Covered by Trustmark
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

November 30 is the Deadline to Earn $75! - This is an easy and quick way to earn $75. - Read More

Why Wellnes? - Your health depends on your lifestyle choices each day. - Read More

Prize Drawing for Complying with Preventive Care and Disease Management. - Win a prize of up to $500 for participating. - Read More

Timeline for Participation. - Meet these deadlines to qualify for the prize drawing. - Read More

How to Login - Step-by-step instructions to make it easy for you. - Read More

Who to Contact for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance. - Read More

No. 637 - November 11, 2010

To: Member Schools and Participants Covered by Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

November 30 is the Deadline! - This is an easy and quick way to earn a reward for participating. - Read More

Why Wellness? - Your health depends on your lifestyle choices each day. - Read More

HMO Health by Choice Incentives Plan - Pay lower fees for health care by participating. - Read More

Health By Choice Rewards Plan - Can you use $75? Earn it by participating! - Read More

How to Log In - Step-by-step instructioins to make it easy for you. - Read More

Who to Contact for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance. - Read More

No. 636 - September 30, 2010

To: Member Schools and Participants with Health Coverage through Priority Health
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

September prize Drawing Winners! - Congratulations! Gift Cards will be mailed soon. - Read More

Why Wellness? - Lifestyle choices cause over 50% of health care expenses - Read More

Wellness programs for 2010/2011 - Incentives for participation - Read More

Details on Health by Choice Rewards - Earn $75 and be entered in a prize drawing - Read More

How to Login - Step-by-step instructions to make it convenient for you - Read More

Contacting SI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 635 - September 30, 2010

To: Member Schools and Participants with Health Coverage through Trustmark
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

September Prize Drawing Winners! - Congratulations! - Read More

Why Wellness? - Lifestyle choices cause over 50% of health care expenses - Read More

Earn $75 by Completing the Health Risk Appraisal - What will you do with $75? - Read More

Prize Drawing for Complying with Preventive Case and Disease Management - Here is another chance to win an American Express gift card - Read More

Timeline for Participation - Qualify for cash incentives by following the timeline - Read More

How to Login - Step-by-step instructions to make it convenient for you - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More

No. 634 - September 20, 2010

To: Participating School Boards and Employees
From: Howard Van Mersbergen Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Participate in the Ambassador Program! - Healthy living made fun! - Read More

How Does it Work? - One volunteer needed from each school - Read More

Here’s a Quick Preview - Fun team activities - Read More

Encourage with Enthusiasm! - Do you have a passion for helping others? - Read More

Contacting CSI for Support - Contact CSI if you have questions or need assistance - Read More