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  <body><![CDATA[<p>A reminder to all employees receiving health care benefits through the University System of Georgia (USG):</p>

<p>The USG is conducting a&nbsp;Dependent&nbsp;Verification Audit (July 22 through Sept. 6, 2019). If you have one or more&nbsp;dependents enrolled in a USG benefit plan, we want you to be prepared for the Sept. 6 deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>What Is Happening</h3>

<p>The OneUSG Connect - Benefits Dependent Verification Center mailed employees a notice on July 22 (to their home address) requesting copies of documents to validate that their enrolled dependents are benefits eligible. The documentation is due by <strong>Sept. 6, 2019</strong>.</p>

<h3>Who Is Impacted</h3>

<p>Employees covering a&nbsp;dependent&nbsp;on any USG health care plan will be required to submit documentation verifying that each of their&nbsp;dependents is eligible. Any&nbsp;dependent&nbsp;enrolled in a plan, prior to July 2017, that has not been recently verified must be verified as part of the audit.</p>

<h3>How to Access OneUSG Connect-Benefits</h3>

<p>Georgia Tech employees can manage their benefits by logging into the OneUSG Connect-Benefits portal:</p>

<ol>
	<li>Log into <strong>TechWorks *&nbsp;</strong></li>
	<li>Select <strong>My Home</strong></li>
	<li>Select the <strong>Benefits</strong>&nbsp;icon on the right</li>
	<li>Select <strong>Benefits Summary</strong></li>
	<li>Select <strong>OneUSG Connect &ndash; Benefits</strong></li>
	<li>Select the <strong>Georgia Tech</strong> logo</li>
	<li>Select <strong>Dependent Verification</strong></li>
</ol>

<p>You will have the opportunity to voluntarily drop ineligible&nbsp;dependents from the plan at any time during the audit. However, after the conclusion of the audit process, if you knowingly continue to cover an ineligible&nbsp;dependent, you could be subject to further disciplinary action. In addition, you risk losing coverage for those&nbsp;dependents, and there is also the possibility of a referral for criminal prosecution.</p>

<p>For questions about the Dependent Verification Audit, employees should call the OneUSG Connect - Benefits Dependent Verification Center at 1-844-587-4236. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.</p>

<p>Additional information can be found on the USG website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank" title="https://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits"><strong>usg.edu/hr/benefits</strong></a>.</p>

<p>*The Campus VPN is now required to login to TechWorks from remote locations.&nbsp;Click here for:&nbsp;<a href="https://faq.oit.gatech.edu/content/how-do-i-get-started-campus-vpn">VPN instructions for logging into TechWorks.</a></p>

<p>Additional Resources:</p>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/documents/USG_How_to_Prepare_for_the_Audit_FINAL_6.13.19.pdf">How to Prepare for the Audit</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/benefits_docs/Dependent_Audit_Documentation.pdf">Dependent Audit Documentation</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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