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May 2002 – Changing to CIGNAs POS plan will likely increase my out-of-pocket expenses. May I increase (or begin) MERA deductions?

April 26, 2017changing Cigna expenses increase likely out-of-pocket Plan pos

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May 2002 – Changing to CIGNAs POS plan will likely increase my out-of-pocket expenses. May I increase (or begin) MERA deductions?

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Yes, but Wesleyan has a plan that will help with out-of-pocket expenses that are a result of this change (see below under transition issues). There are very tight government restrictions on mid-year MERA changes, so an increase must be based on a substantial change.