Take note of the following for the annual open enrollment period — and all year.

• Will you need transition of care benefits? If you are currently an Aetna participant in the middle of a course of treatment on December 31, 2011 and find that your current provider will not be participating in the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network (or the Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus network if you live in Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire) on January 1, 2012, you may be eligible to continue your care with your current provider under a “Transition of Care” or “Continuity of Care” program. These programs allow a member to continue treatment with a non-network healthcare provider. You will still receive in-network POS benefits during a transition period until you complete your current course of treatment. You may then either transfer to a network provider or continue to use your current provider on an out-of-network basis. If you think you may need transition benefits, contact UnitedHealthcare at 1-800-577-8539.
• Looking for an in-network UnitedHealthcare Enhanced or Standard POS provider? Use the information below when you are looking for an in-network Enhanced or Standard POS provider on the UnitedHealthcare Web site (remember: you can also find in-network providers using the YBR Web site):
  • On www.myuhc.com, enter Username: ALU; and Password: ALU, then choose “UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus.” If you live in Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, choose “Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus.”
• POS participants: Should you expect a new ID card? If you are currently a UnitedHealthcare member, you will not receive a new ID card. If you are a new UnitedHealthcare member in 2012, you will receive an ID card from UnitedHealthcare in late December. 
• Keep in mind: Changes to your doctor or healthcare provider, or changes to your carrier’s network, are not considered qualified status changes. Medical carriers’ contracts with network providers may expire at any time during the year. You will not be able to make changes to your coverage and/or add/drop dependents outside of the annual open enrollment period due to these types of changes. Visit the BenefitAnswers Plus Web site for more information about qualified status changes.
• Do you cover a dependent child who does not rely on you for more than half of his or her support? If this situation applies to you, notify the Alcatel-Lucent Benefits Center at 1-888-232-4111 so the appropriate tax will be applied. The amount that Alcatel-Lucent pays to cover your dependent child who does not rely on you for more than half of his or her support is known as “imputed income,” and is reported as taxable income to you. This income is subject to both tax and FICA withholding, and the amount depends on the medical option you elect and whom you elect to cover. You may want to consult a personal tax advisor about tax implications.
• Are you dropping a dependent from coverage? (What you should know about COBRA.) COBRA is not offered to dependents who are removed from coverage during the annual open enrollment period. If your dependent is experiencing a qualified status change and you remove him or her from your coverage during the annual open enrollment period, your dependent will not be eligible for COBRA continuation coverage. To be eligible for COBRA, dependents experiencing a qualified status change must be removed through the “Life Events” section on the YBR Web site (or by calling the Alcatel-Lucent Benefits Center) within 31 days of the qualified status change.
• Thinking of opting out of coverage?
  • If you are an employee or class I dependent (see the YBR Web site for the definition of a class I dependent), you have the option to waive your coverage.
  • When you waive medical (which includes prescription drug) coverage, you can still keep your dental coverage, or vice versa.
  • You can opt back in to medical (which includes prescription drug) and/or dental coverages during a future annual open enrollment period or if you have a qualified status change.
  • You may be required to complete additional forms, depending on the city and/or state in which you live.
• Looking for information about voluntary benefits (vision, legal and identity management)? The enrollment information in this guide does not apply to any voluntary benefits that may be available to you. Information about voluntary benefits, which are not sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent and are not provided under the Alcatel-Lucent Plans, may be found at www.addedbenefitsaccess.com or by calling Added Benefits at 1-800-622-6045.

U.S. Employees on International Assignment

If you are an International Assignee (IA), you may not be eligible for all of the options shown in this guide. However, you will be eligible to enroll in the IA comprehensive healthcare program administered by CIGNA International. You will receive a copy of the 2012 Benefits-at-a-Glance from your Mobility counselor in late fall.

Important: 2012 CIGNA Healthcare Program Details Not on the YBR Web Site During Annual Open Enrollment

For 2012 CIGNA International healthcare coverage details, contact CIGNA directly at the number located on your CIGNA International ID card. If you need information related to coverage costs, call the Alcatel-Lucent Benefits Center at 1-888-232-4111 (1-212-444-0994 if calling from outside of the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada — international charges may apply). For all other inquiries contact CIGNA International or your Mobility counselor.

Reminder: Dental Coverage Is Included

If you are an IA and you enroll in the IA comprehensive healthcare program administered by CIGNA International, dental coverage is automatically included as part of your CIGNA International coverage. However, when you view your current coverage on the YBR Web site, it will appear as though you are not enrolled in separate dental coverage.