2013 Employee Benefits Guidebook - Administration Home

Contact the EBMS Benefits Division with any questions regarding documentation.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THE BENEFIT CHANGE FORM WITHIN THE 31-DAY
PERIOD, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE A CHANGE UNTIL THE NEXT
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD OR YOUR NEXT QUALIFYING LIFE EVENT. El
Paso County can require you to provide documentation of your qualifying life event
whenever you request changes.
Failure to remove a dependent within 31 days of when the dependent is no longer eligible
(i.e. divorce) will result in additional premiums due based on the COBRA rates and may be
deducted through payroll.
QUALIFYING LIFE EVENT EFFECTIVE DATE: Your new benefit elections made as a result
of a Qualifying Life Event will take effect on the first day of the month coincident with or
following the effective date of the Qualifying Life Event. Any benefit election changes must be
consistent with the Qualifying Life Event.
Changes to coverage due to a Marriage or Birth/Adoption/Custody of Dependent will take effect
on the day of the Qualifying Life Event.
COBRA: In the event of a loss of coverage, you and/or your eligible dependents may be eligible
to continue medical/dental/vision insurance for a period of up to 18 months, or 29 months for
disabled individuals. Please contact the Employee Benefits Office for more information.
REACH YOUR PEAK HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Reach Your Peak (RYP) is a
wellness program designed to assist you by promoting and maintaining your good health. If you
(and your spouse, if applicable) are enrolled in the County medical plan, you can participate in
this program. Please call 719 520-6960 with any questions and for information on the
enrollment period.
WORKERS COMPENSATION: For employees who are injured on the job or develop
occupational illnesses, this insurance pays for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses
and, if necessary, partial wage replacement during periods of temporary disability. It may also
provide permanent disability entitlements for those who qualify.
For any personal health (non-work related) problems, please seek the advise of your family
physician. Worker’s Compensation does not cover expenses for non-work related accidents,
injuries or illnesses (for example, a private automobile accident). Your health insurance
coverage would apply.
IF INJURED ON THE JOB, WRITTEN NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO YOUR EMPLOYER
WITHIN FOUR (4) WORKING DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-
43-102-1 C.R.S.
For questions regarding workers compensation, call the EBMS Workers Compensation Division
at 719 520-7488.
2013 Employee Benefit Guidebook
Updated August 2013