ABOUT OPTIONS

December 2025

Virtual General Staff Meeting

Please go through the topics on this page and complete ALL requested paperwork from each section no later than December 15th,2025.

To enroll, change, or waive insurance, please come to OPTIONS main office.

OPTIONS 2026 OPEN ENROLLMENT
dECEMBER 1ST - dECEMBER 15TH

BCBSLA and mUTUAL OF oMAHA

Medical - BCBSLA Benefits / Dental and Vision - Mutual of Omaha

I want to enroll in health benefits for 2026

Eligibility: You are eligible for benefits if you work an average of 30 or more hours per week, or 130 hours per month. You may also enroll your eligible family members under certain plans you choose for yourself. Please contact HR if you have questions about your eligibility.

Eligible family members include:

Your legally married spouse.
Your biological children, stepchildren, adopted children, or children for whom you have legal custody (Age Restrictions May Apply)
Disabled children age 26 or older who meet certain criteria may continue on your health coverage.

What You Need to Do:

Determine if you are eligible for health benefits. If you are unsure, contact HR.
Review the benefit guide.
Click the link below to complete the 2026 Benefit Plan Selection Form to ENROLL before the December 15th deadline.

I don't want to enroll in health benefits for 2026

What You Need to Do:

ACTION REQUIRED: Waive Health Benefits

If you DO NOT want health insurance, you must complete the waiver form. The process is quick and easy, taking less than 2 minutes to complete.
Click the link below to complete the 2026 Benefit Plan Selection Form for WAIVE health benefits before the December 15th Deadline.

I want to change my current health benefits for 2026

What You Need to Do:

Review your benefits.
Make Changes or waive coverage before the December 15th deadline.

If you’re currently enrolled in health insurance and don’t make changes or waive coverage:

Your current elections will stay the same.
Deductions will continue to come out of your paycheck until the next Open Enrollment of qualifying life event.

Questions about your benefits? Contact HR or our agent, Lisa Parker – Internal Service Representative HUB International at 504- 539-3189 or lisa.parker@hubinternational.com

Join us for an in-person insurance Q&A session to help you with your insurance needs. An OPTIONS representative will be available to answer your questions and assist you with enrollment.

**Dates To Be Announced**

apl

Supplemental Insurance Plans

APL OPEN ENROLLMENT
Life Insurance • Accident • Hospital Indemnity • Critical Illness • Disability

These plans pay cash benefits directly to you during a claim and are fully portable, which means that you can always keep them on a direct basis if you separate from your employer. While an employee, the premiums for these plans will be conveniently payroll deducted from your check.
These plans are designed to help with out-of-pocket expenses associated with an illness, accident, surgery, etc. You can use the money however it is needed based on your situation. The money comes directly to you from APL.
The APL plans are also guarantee issue, no health questions asked – automatic approval for the plans of your choice. You can cover spouses and children (up to age 26). Many of these plans have wellness benefits where you can claim money back every year when you do your annual health screenings! Want to enroll? Download the enrollment form and reach out to our representative.
APL Benefits Summary Guides are available for download below, or you can grab a copy at the OPTIONS main office.
If you have any questions, please e-mail or call, Brian Patureau at Brian@ccbnola.com or 504-239-4520.

In-Person Supplemental Benefits Q&A Session – Main Office

An APL representative will be available to answer your questions and assist you with
enrollment on TBA.

OPTIONS APL Information Flyer

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Benefits Enrollment Form

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Benefits Summary Guide

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Accident Benefits Summary

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Life Insurance 20 Year Biweekly Rates

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Life Insurance 30 Year Biweekly Rates

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Hospital Plan 1500 Brochure

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

APL Critcal Illness with Cancer Benefits

Download the pdf to review the benefits offered by OPTIONS.

2nd Injury Form

This is the annual medical questionnaire that we are required to obtain from every employee each year.
Why it matters: It is only reviewed in the event of an on-the-job accident, helping us ensure proper care and compliance.
What you need to do: Complete the questionnaire as part of your annual paperwork by December 15th, 2025. Timely submission helps us stay compliant and prepared.
Your privacy: Your information remains confidential and is only accessed if necessary.

403B Retirement Plan

Start Saving for Your Future Now with the 403B Retirement Plan

Sign up today! You don’t have to wait—enroll in the 403B Retirement Plan right away and begin securing your financial future. Small contributions today can lead to big rewards tomorrow.
Company Match: After one year of employment, OPTIONS will match up to 2% of what you contribute—don’t leave this free money on the table!
It’s easy and beneficial: Contributions are deducted pre-tax, reducing your taxable income while helping you build a strong retirement fund.
Ready to get started? Click the link below to complete the enrollment form and start saving for your future today.

Community REsources

At OPTIONS, we understand that life can bring many challenges, and we are committed to supporting our employees every step of the way. Whether you need assistance with food, housing, transportation, or support groups, there are resources available to help you and your loved ones.
North Oaks Health System has created a comprehensive Community Resource Guide to connect individuals with services and support programs. Guides are available for a variety of needs, including:
• Behavioral health and substance use (general, inpatient, outpatient, maternal, pediatric) • Domestic violence • Eating disorders • Food and housing assistance • Maternal and older adult health • Pediatric care • Support groups • Transportation and utilities assistance
These guides include organizations located in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes, as well as statewide and national resources.
📱Visit www.northoaks.org/your-health-system/community-resources to view and download the latest Community Resource Guides.

Annual Acknowledgements 2026

Verify, and update if necessary, your Personal Information and Contact Information in your Paycor Profile for accuracy. After verifying, go to the Annual Acknowledgements 2026 Document in Paycor, complete your signature, and submit.

Instructions:

Step 1: Login to Paycor > Select Profile Summary from Home Screen > On the Left select “Personal” > “Personal Info” > “Contact” > then update “Emergency Contacts” as well.

Verify Personal Information and Contact Information. Click EDIT in the top right corner if you need to update any information. SAVE.

Step 2: Home > My Tasks > Annual Acknowledgements 2026

Read the document. Select the checkbox to confirm. Type your first and last name. SUBMIT.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ACCEPTANCE

Paycor Home>My Tasks>Annual Acknowledgements 2026.

Read the document. Select the checkbox to confirm. Type your First and Last name. SUBMIT.

OPT- INTO PAPERLESS W-2

In Paycor, every active employee can opt out of receiving a paper version of their Form W-2. Opting out of the paper version means you receive only an electronic copy of Form W-2.

You can print the electronic copy as many times as you want and it’s always stored in the Paycor application for future access and retrieval.
Form W-2 deadline for paperless:
The deadline has passed to receive your 2025 W-2 electronically, but you can choose paperless for 2026.
A confirmation email is sent to your email on record in Paycor when your consent waiver is electronically signed and saved.

Instructions:

After you log into Paycor, on the left side under the Paycor logo, click Profile Summary.
In the left menu, go to Pay & Taxes > Paperless Options. The Paperless Options section appears where you can enable paperless documents to receive your payroll forms electronically.

Remember, enabling paperless options for a document will halt the delivery of paper copies for the associated document.

July through December

Milestones

Thank you for your service to OPTIONS – we greatly appreciate you being a part of our organization!

All 1 year employees and employees making anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years from the list, please come by the office to pick up your gift by 12/22/2025. Everyone else – be on the lookout for your gift in the mail.

Employee Assistance Program:
Counseling Sessions

OPTIONS is committed to supporting employees by providing meaningful assistance for personal challenges that may affect job performance. To achieve this, the Agency has contracted with two private counselors to offer confidential employee assistance and support.

Each employee is entitled to six (6) counseling sessions at no cost. Should additional sessions be needed, they must be requested and approved by the Chief Executive Officer or Human Resources Director.

To schedule a confidential appointment, employees should contact Human Resources for the counselors’ contact information. The process is managed with strict confidentiality to ensure employee anonymity.

Our Counselors

We want to hear from you!

All entries are confidential and anonymous!

You can submit your suggestions anonymously online! We look forward to hearing your feedback and suggestions!

Each week, HR also checks the suggestion box across from the main lobby coffee station.

Thank you for completing your Virtual General Staff Information!

Do you need assistance?

HR has a dedicated person available for help with Open Enrollment and Paycor tasks during the times below:

Mondays: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 8:30am – 10:30am & 2:00pm-3:00pm
Fridays: 8:30am -3:00pm

Drop by the office or give us a call at 985-345-6269 for assistance!