[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.27.0" background_image="https://benefitsmyway.mybenefitport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tobacco-scaled.jpg" min_height="300px" custom_padding="0px||0px|" collapsed="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row padding_mobile="off" column_padding_mobile="on" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_code _builder_version="4.21.0" global_colors_info="{}"]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br /><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Main HEADER" module_id="eap" module_class="ksec-head" _builder_version="4.21.0" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_padding="0px||0px|" filter_hue_rotate="359deg" collapsed="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row padding_mobile="off" column_padding_mobile="on" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Header" _builder_version="4.26.0" header_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_text_align="center" header_text_color="#872434" header_font_size="44px" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font||||||||" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_layout="dark" module_alignment="center" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1>Tobacco Surcharge</h1>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Medical Info" module_class="ksec-trans" _builder_version="4.21.0" custom_margin="0px||0px||false|false" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false" collapsed="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="3_4,1_4" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="1" make_equal="on" module_id="eligibility" _builder_version="4.21.0" width="100%" width_tablet="100%" width_phone="" width_last_edited="on|desktop" max_width="100%" max_width_tablet="100%" max_width_phone="" max_width_last_edited="on|desktop" make_fullwidth="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="3_4" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="#ffffff" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>Owens &amp; Minor cares about your health and well-being. In an effort to promote and support the health and wellness of our teammates, Owens &amp; Minor will impose a premium surcharge for tobacco users beginning January 1, 2024. Teammates and their spouses/domestic partners who are non-tobacco users will be eligible for the reward of reduced (non-tobacco) premiums. Enrolled teammates may be charged a monthly premium surcharge if either the enrolled teammate, spouse, or domestic partner has used a tobacco product in the previous six (6) months.</p>
<p>A tobacco user is defined as anyone who has used any tobacco product including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, or pipe tobacco, at least four times per week for the last six (6) months.</p>
<p>This information is self-reported in Workday during enrollment.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_2_text_color="#872434" custom_margin="20px||||false|false" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Tobacco Cessation Program</h2>
<p>Owens and Minor provides multiple tobacco cessation programs to help you lead a healthier life. While staying healthy and
taking care of yourself is its own reward, it can also help you lower your out-of-pocket medical costs. If you are unable to meet
the standard of being tobacco-free, you can earn the reward of reduced (non-tobacco) premiums by completing a Tobacco
Cessation Program.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]<b>Below is the contact information for the tobacco cessation programs available through the Owens & Minor medical plans starting January 1, 2024:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.27.0" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_2_text_color="#872434" custom_margin="20px||||false|false" custom_padding="||0px|||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">United HealthCare/Surest</h2>
Quit For Life is designed to give you the confidence you need to quit tobacco for good. Get a personalized quit plan and 1:1 access to coaches via phone, chat, or text. Plus, group video sessions and more, all at no additional cost. Receive a Quit Kit which includes Nicotine Replacement Therapy like gum or patches to help conquer cravings.

Get started at <a href="http://quitnow.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>quitnow.net</strong></a> or call <span style="color: #872434;"><strong>866.784.8454</strong></span> TTY 711.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_2_text_color="#872434" custom_margin="20px||||false|false" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Kaiser</h2>
<p>Kaiser offers multiple tobacco cessation programs, which combine counseling, behavior modification, and medication<br />support. To make treatment more accessible, classes and telephone support are usually offered at no cost to members, and the online tobacco cessation program is free. Members can also get prescribed over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy at a discount (may require participation in designated behavioral modification programs) or other medically necessary smoking cessation medications for the usual copay, depending on the member’s pharmacy benefit (also may require participation in designated behavioral modification programs). Your Kaiser Permanente physician will determine medical necessity and prescribe smoking cessation medications.</p>
<p>Members can access their regional information and resources by going to <strong><a href="http://kp.org/quitsmoking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kp.org/quitsmoking</a></strong>. In addition, members can contact their KP medical center/PCP or their Member Services phone number on their ID cards for information and guidance.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.27.0" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_2_text_color="#872434" custom_margin="20px||||false|false" custom_padding="||0px|||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">UPMC</h2>
<p>The UPMC MyHealth Ready to Quit program is here for you!<br />Choose from:<br />• Individual heath coaching by phone<br />• A healthy coach assisted online program<br />• A self-guided workbook program.<br />Call a health coach at <span style="color: #872434;"><strong>800.807.0751</strong></span> to find our more and get started.</p>
<p>You can also chat with a UPMC health coach through online chat. Just log into <a href="http://upmchealthplan.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>upmchealthplan.com</strong></a> and go to<br />“Contact us.”</p>
<p>Your health plan is committed to helping you achieve your best health. If you think you might be unable to meet the tobacco free standard through these programs, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the reward of reduced (non-tobacco) premiums by alternative means. Contact the HR Service Center at <a href="mailto:HRServiceCenter@owens-minor.com"><strong>HRServiceCenter@owens-minor.com</strong></a><br />to work with a benefits team member (and, if you wish your doctor) to find a reasonable alternative that is right for you in light of your health status.</p>
<p>Additional tobacco cessation resources can be found on the Teammate Benefits &amp; Wellness dashboard in Workday.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" header_2_font="--et_global_heading_font|500|||||||" header_2_text_color="#872434" custom_margin="20px||||false|false" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><span style="color: #002856;"><strong>Removal and Refund of Tobacco Surcharge</strong></span><br />The premium surcharge may be removed by completing the tobacco cessation program offered by Owens &amp; Minor or by completing an approved reasonable alternative within 6 months of the 2024 benefit effective date associated with the first time you or your spouse/domestic partner first identified as a tobacco user. Once you have completed a tobacco cessation program or approved reasonable alternative and provided proof of completion, the premium surcharge will be removed and a retroactive refund of the premium surcharge for that year will be issued as soon as administratively possible. Your proof of completion must be submitted to the HR Service Center at <a href="mailto:HRServiceCenter@owens-minor.com"><strong>HRServiceCenter@owens-minor.com</strong></a> within 10 days of receipt.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_4" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="#ffffff" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_sidebar disabled_on="on|on|off" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="|-59px||-56px|false|false" custom_padding="|||30px|false|false" border_color_right="#FFFFFF" border_width_left="1px" border_color_left="#d8d8d8" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Footer Section" module_class="ksec-trans" _builder_version="4.21.0" background_color="#e6e7e8" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false" collapsed="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="1" make_equal="on" module_id="new-employees" module_class=" et_pb_row_fullwidth" _builder_version="4.21.0" width="100%" width_tablet="100%" width_phone="" width_last_edited="on|desktop" max_width="100%" max_width_tablet="100%" max_width_phone="" max_width_last_edited="on|desktop" make_fullwidth="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.21.0" background_enable_color="off" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text Content" _builder_version="4.26.0" custom_margin="-30px||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]<span lang="EN-US"><span>This Benefits Website provides general information for our benefit eligible employees; however, more detailed information is available within the plan documents and legal contracts between our company and the insurance providers. </span>In case of any discrepancy between this Benefits Website and the plan documents, <strong><i>t</i><i><span>he plan documents always govern and determine your exact benefits. In addition, the company reserves the right to modify or terminate any benefit plan at any time. </span></i></strong></span><span>Benefits are not a guarantee of employment.</span>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]