News Archive - 2009
2010 ID Cards
Dec. 30, 2009Medical and Dental ID cards will only be issued if you changed plans (i.e. moved from the Premium PPO Plan to the Consumer Choice PPO Plan). If you need additional ID card(s) contact the vendor directly:
- Medical: Contact BlueCross BlueShield of IL at 1-866-563-8366
- Dental: Contact Delta Dental at 1-800-234-3375
- Vision Service Plan: No ID card with this Plan
New Look for FarmCreditFoundations.com
Dec. 30, 2009
As you have already noticed, this site has received a complete make-over for 2010! In addition to the new look, the content is more comprehensive to help you find the information you need. More ...
BCBS Offers Program for Discount Hearing Aids
Dec. 2, 2009
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois has a new program that offers hearing aids at a discount. This discount is available to BlueCross participants as well as other family members, even if they are not covered by BlueCross. This discount can be used in conjunction with hearing aid benefits under our PPO plans. More ...
Attention FSA Participants!
September 9, 2009
If you have used your Bank of America Health FSA debit card, you may be required to submit your receipts or other documentation that substantiates your transaction as a qualified expense under the IRS regulations. More ...
Verify Student Status for Dependent Children by Aug. 31
July 21, 2009
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois is requesting certification of student status. If you have a dependent child between the ages of 19-25, you will receive a Student Certification Form. You must complete the form to document full-time student status for the fall semester.
Please complete the Student Certification Form and return directly to BCBS in the return envelope provided. If the Student Certification Form is not completed and returned to BCBS, your dependent’s coverage will be canceled effective Aug. 31.
Reminder: Tax Forms Issued for HSA Owners
May 19, 2009
If you were enrolled in the Consumer Choice PPO Plan last year (2008), you will receive tax forms associated with your Health Savings Account (HSA). More ...
2008 FSA Claim Deadline is March 31
March 23, 2009
If you participate in a tax advantage account, such as a health care FSA, limited purpose health FSA and a dependent care FSA, claims incurred in 2008 need to be submitted to Bank of America by March 31, 2009, to be eligible for reimbursement. Any money left in the account after March 31 will be forfeited.
Tax Information for 2008 HSA Owners
Jan. 30, 2009
If you had a Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2008, you will need to include certain information on your 2008 Federal income tax filing. More ...
Confirm Your Benefits Election for 2009
January 12, 2009
We encourage you to go to Ceridian Self-Service to review your Jan. 15 earnings statement and your benefits summary to confirm the benefits you selected are correct for 2009. If your benefits elections are not correct, you have until Jan. 31 to make changes. To request a correction, send an e-mail to benefits@farmcreditfoundations.com. You must notify Foundations of any corrections in writing. We cannot accept any corrections to your benefits after Jan. 31, 2009, without a qualifying status change.
Attention Tax Advantage Account Holders!
January 8, 2009
If you participate in a tax advantage account, there is some key information you need to know as you move into the new year:
- 2008 FSA Claim Deadline
- Your Bank of America Debit Card is Still Active
- Changes Substantiation Process
- FSA Statements Go Green
