Employee Benefits
Department Information
Physical Address:
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
Suite 115 East
Albuquerque 87110
Map
Phone: (505) 889-4859
Email: employee.benefits@aps.edu
Open Enrollment 2011
Mark your calendars: 2011 Switch/Open Enrollment is October 18-25, 2011 at City Centre! Learn more >>
2011 APS Employee Health Fair
October 19 and 20, 2011
APS City Center Conference Center Learn more >>
APS offers supplementary insurances at group rates to employees, including health, dental, vision, basic and additional life, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance.
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Our Benefits
Medical | Prescription Drug | Dental | Vision | Flex Spending | Life Insurance / Long Term Disability | Long-Term Care | Pre-Tax Insurance Premium Plan (PIPP) | Retirement | Deferred Compensation 457(b) | Tax Sheltered Annuities | | Employee Assistance | Leave | Credit Union | Discounts | Benefits Handbook | Rate Schedules
Enrolling
| Eligibility | Part-Time Benefits Eligibility | When Can I Enroll? | Member Responsibilities | Late Entrants | Forms and Documents | Qualifying Life Events | Insurance Fraud |
Our Benefits
Download the entire Employee Benefits Handbook, or look for basic information and links below:
Medical
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits | Provider Directory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace www.lovelacehealthplan.com |
1-800-844-7033 or 505-727-5700 |
Summary of Benefits |
Provider Directory |
| Presbyterian www.phs.org |
1-888-275-7737 or 505-923-5600 |
Summary of Benefits | Provider Directory |
Prescriptions
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| MedCo www.medco.com |
1-866-563-9297 | More information |
Dental
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits | Provider Directory |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Concordia www.unitedconcordia.com |
1-888-898-0370 |
Summary of Benefits Summary of Benefits |
Provider Directory |
Vision
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits | Provider Directory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Vision www.davisvision.com |
1-800-999-5431 | Summary of Benefits | Log in to get to the directory |
Life Insurance/Long Term Disability
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits |
|---|---|---|
|
The Standard Insurance Company |
505-889-4859 | More information |
Long Term Care
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Prudential Financial www.purdential.com/gltcweb |
1-888-477-8543 | More information |
Other Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
This program is designed to provide, at no cost to the employee, pre-tax benefits under Section 135 of the Internal Revenue Code.
| Provider and website | Phone Number | Summary of Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| ASI www.asiflex.com |
1-800-659-3035 | More information |
Changing your Beneficiaries
You can change your beneficiary at any time by going to Lawson Employee Self Service. Learn more about ESS >>
You can also change your beneficiaries by visiting the APS Employee Benefits Department at 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE, Suite 115-E.
Pre-tax Insurance Premium Plan (PIPP)
Employees who enroll for coverage may elect to pay their health, dental and vision premiums on a pre-tax basis through PIPP. More information >>
Retirement
New Mexico ranks among one of the highest states for Educational Retirement Benefits (ERB). Your retirement contributions are matched by APS to provide the funds for the ERB pension plan. More information >>
Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
Employees can set aside money from their paychecks for retirement on a pretax basis through a salary deferral agreement. More information >>
Tax Sheltered Annuities 403(b)
Employees of APS are eligible to establish a payroll deduction for the purchase of annuities or other investments authorized in Section 403 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code. More information >>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This is an employee benefit that provides a confidential setting in which employees can discuss problems as well as receive help in finding community resources to meet their needs. More information >>
Leave
Both paid and unpaid time off may be granted to eligible employees. Some examples of common leave include Annual (vacation), Extended (FMLA), Military, and Sick. More information >>
Credit Union
New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union More information >>
Discounts
Many area businesses offer discounts to APS employees. Learn more >>
