As part of our modernization journey, ETF is partnering with Benefitfocus to implement a best practices-based, fully integrated Insurance Administration System (IAS), known as My Insurance Benefits. It will launch on July 1, 2025.
My Insurance Benefits will replace our current health insurance system, myETF Benefits (MEBS) and provide one source of data for employee information related to ETF-administered benefits. The following benefits will be included:
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Note: long-term care insurance is out of scope and will not be included in the system.
Functionality
- Eligibility and Enrollment, including member decision support tools and flexible business rule configuration.
- Data Management through electronic file transfers and data integration between ETF, employers, and benefit carriers.
- Reporting and Analytics, including a library of standard reports and robust ad hoc query, reporting, and analytics functionality.
- COBRA Administration
- Billing and Payments, including direct-billing services and consolidated invoice management.
- Communication and Engagement via mobile app capabilities, data-driven messaging, and educational videos.
- Web-Based, Self-Service Functionality for all users, including ETF staff, members, employers, and third-party administrators.
Local Employer Resources
My Benefits Employer News
My Benefits Employer News is a monthly newsletter to keep you informed about ETF’s new Insurance Administration System. You’ll learn about system functionality, upcoming policy changes, key dates, system training, and support.
File Transfer Login Resources
As part of transferring files to SharePoint Online you will need to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA is a modern technology that is used to secure accounts and data across many different business applications. You may be familiar with MFA from using it with banking, email, or other mobile applications.
Multi-Factor Authentication Setup Guide
Past Meetings
This information represents the state of the IAS project at the time of the meeting. As this is an active project, the information is subject to the changes of ongoing discovery and testing.
| Recorded Meeting | Agenda | Additional Resources |
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| December 2023 ETF Local Update | See 45:57 of the ETF Local Update for an IAS update including:
| Slide deck for December 2023 ETF Local Update |
| September 2023 Employer Forum | Completing the required IAS Employer Medical Premium Contribution template | |
| March 7, 2023 Employer Forum |
| Questions and answers transcript for March 7 forum
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| December 12, 2022 Employer Forum |
| Questions and answers transcript for December 12 forum |