TRANSITIONING YOUR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS (PRE-ASSIGNMENT, BEGINNING AND/OR END OF ASSIGNMENT)
- When will my health care benefits transition to Cigna?
US outbound (US Payroll) will transition on the effective date of the international assignment. The start of your international assigment must be updated in Workday. Questions about Workday should be directed to your HR.
- My international assignment was recently authorized; what do I do?
Prior to receiving your welcome information, you may visit benefits.cat.com > Assignees section for information regarding Cigna, such as a PowerPoint presentation about Cigna and your new summary of benefits.
- When should I expect to receive information from Cigna Global?
You will be provided with welcome information from Cigna and a full membership pack once Cigna is aware of your eligibility for the Cigna Global plan via the feed from Workday. See question number 1.
- How do I update my US-based mailing address in Workday?
Use the self-service feature in Workday.
- When will I receive my insurance card?
Once you are enrolled in the Cigna Global plan, you will receive a welcome email directly from Cigna that will include your membership identification number and information in order to establish an online account. From there, you can access your Cigna Global insurance card, as well as additional information regarding your Cigna Global benefits. In addition, Cigna will mail a hard copy of your insurance card to the mailing address on record in Workday.
- Will there be any changes to my health care provision/benefits?
Yes. You will no longer have health care coverage through UnitedHealthcare (UHC) or Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). In addition, your prescription drug benefit will change. Contact Cigna Global for assistance in transitioning your care. This may include obtaining new authorizations for medications or ongoing treatment plans.
- Will I be required to continue to contribute toward my health care benefits?
US outbound assignees will continue to contribute toward their health care premiums through payroll deduction. The premiums will be similar to the Choice Plus PPO premiums, based on family size. You may contact the Caterpillar Health Enrollment Center at 1-833-735-2127.
- Who should I contact if I need medical services prior to my assignment effective date?
The current carrier (UHC or BCBS) continues to be responsible for all aspects of your coverage until your assignment effective date. Pre-notification for treatments required up to the transition date should be arranged via your current carrier, and all claims for treatment incurred up to the transition date should be submitted to your current carrier for reimbursement.
In addition, Cigna provides a pre-assignment assistance program to help you transition to your new location. Click here to get started.
- What happens if I or an eligible dependent is in the middle of treatment when my assignment begins?
Upon receipt of your welcome email, you can contact Cigna for assistance with the transition of your insurance. Cigna may approach your medical provider and inform them they will be covering the medical costs from the agreed transition date. All calls are treated in confidence and no medical information will be shared with Caterpillar.
- Who should I contact if I want to plan treatment post-assignment effective start date?
As soon as you receive your welcome email from Cigna, you can make contact to discuss medical issues related to treatment. Pre-notification for treatment(s) should be arranged with Cigna once you have received the welcome email from Cigna. Cigna will be responsible for arranging coverage and reimbursement of any claims incurred after your assignment effective date.
- When will I receive my local mandatory plan membership card?
If you are in a country where a local mandatory plan membership is required, Cigna will include the information regarding this membership within your welcome emails and through their CignaLinks partners. For example, Cowan in Canada, Gama Saude in Brazil.
- How long will it take me to register for the online membership portal, Cigna Envoy, and download my virtual membership cards?
Once you receive your welcome email from Cigna, you will be able to register with Cigna Envoy. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete the registration and retrieve membership card(s). You can also download the Cigna Envoy App on iPhones and Android phones after you have registered.
- I am an assignee who is not currently enrolled (or my eligible dependents are not currently enrolled) in Caterpillar-sponsored health care coverage. May I now enroll in Caterpillar-sponsored health care coverage?
The beginning of assignment is considered a qualified change in status; therefore, employees (or their eligible dependents) will be permitted to enroll in coverage if they are not currently enrolled or switch to a different coverage tier to cover dependents (e.g., switching from employee-only coverage to family coverage). However, any changes must be made within 31 days of the effective date of the assignment in Workday.
- I will be repatriating. What do I need to do?
It is critical your Cartus consultant is aware of your physical arrival upon your return to the US so Workday can be finalized with your end of assignment. This will allow for your Cigna Global benefits to terminate and your eligibility window will open for you to choose a new US-based health care plan. You will have 31 days from the time your Workday record is finalized to choose a plan or you will default to the UHC Choice Plus PPO plan upon your return. Contact the Caterpillar Health Enrollment Center to make any changes to your health care.