LOCKTON COMPANIES, LLC Tobacco Surcharge Effective FY13 Recommendations by University of Alaska to the Joint Health Care Committee 7/20/11.

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LOCKTON COMPANIES, LLC Tobacco Surcharge Effective FY13 Recommendations by University of Alaska to the Joint Health Care Committee 7/20/11

1 Tobacco Surcharge beginning July 1, 2012  As earlier decided, there will be a differential employee charge ($600 annual amount) to employees if they or their covered dependents are tobacco users.  UA recommends this be in the form of a Tobacco Surcharge.  UA recommends that individuals need to be tobacco-free 6 months prior to open enrollment of April 15, 2012 to not be assessed the surcharge. The assessment will also not apply if the tobacco using employee or dependent has completed a tobacco cessation program by April 15, 2012 and remains tobacco free.  Affidavit and tobacco cessation documentation need to be returned by May 15, 2012 to avoid the assessment. (Positive enrollment required.)

2 Tobacco Surcharge beginning July 1, 2012  Tobacco Cessation program – UA Recommends the following programs to qualify an employee or dependent to avoid the assessment:  Alere Wellbeing (“Quit for Life”) - UA has contracted with Alere to provide a UA Tobacco Cessation program at no cost for employees and covered dependents. This includes Nicotine Replacement Therapy.  EAP tobacco cessation program thru ComPsych  State of Alaska Tobacco Quit Line – 800-QUIT-NOW  Tobacco class or support group sponsored by local hospital  Nicotine Replacement Therapy monitored by physician  Alternative Therapy (e.g. Hypnosis, Acupuncture) monitored by a Licensed Practitioner  Successful completion of the program must be demonstrated.  Mid-year Status Change – Employees may request review in November 2012, e.g. tobacco cessation documentation, for removal of surcharge in January 2013  UA will develop affidavit and language for JHCC input s:\filepath

3 Tobacco Surcharge – Decision & Implementation Action Items CategoryAction Item UA Recommendation to JHCC Employee Charge $600 Differential in Employee Charge: Surcharge or Credit? Tobacco Surcharge of $600 a year Tobacco Free StatusHow long Tobacco Free? 6 months before Affidavit Signed Determination of Status Timing of Review? Open Enrollment & Mid-Year Review (July & January effective dates) Development of Affidavit Affidavit Language & date due back to University? UA to prepare draft for JHCC input before approval Tobacco Cessation Program Date for completion of Tobacco Cessation Program to avoid surcharge? Must have completed tobacco cessation within last 6 months prior to review deadline to be eligible; must have remained tobacco free.

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