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  <title><![CDATA[Focus on Benefits: Why Good Habits Pay Off]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The University System of Georgia is continuing to recognize the good, healthy habits of employees. Individuals enrolled in a medical plan who are not tobacco users can avoid a $50/month tobacco surcharge. During open enrollment, simply certify that you are not a tobacco user, and the $50 monthly surcharge will not be added to your premium.</p><p>Now is a great time to think about quitting if you do use tobacco. Georgia Tech partners with a number of groups such as the American Cancer Society (1-800-ACS-2345 or <a href="http://www.cancer.org/">cancer.org</a>) and the Georgia Tobacco Quitline (1-877-270-STOP) to help individuals stop using tobacco.</p><p>Open enrollment ends on Nov. 22. For more information about the 2014 benefit plans, visit <a href="http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/openenrollment">www.ohr.gatech.edu/openenrollment</a>. You may also call 404-894-GTHR (4847) to speak to a representative about any open enrollment questions.</p>]]></body>
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