Health Fair Survey

Every year during annual enrollment, the GIC holds a number of health fairs across the state to assist enrollees with the annual enrollment process.  The primary purpose of the health fairs is to provide additional details for employees and retirees who wish to enroll in or change their benefit options.

Although we know that everyone would like to have a health fair in their backyard, this is not possible.  The GIC selects facilities regardless of their employer, that have free parking nearby, with strong attendance potential (at least 200 people).  For the last few years, we have held Saturday health fairs so that family members can attend and this has been a popular option.  We’ve heard that many folks in Berkshire and Middlesex counties would like us to return there next year, and we will make every effort to do so.  In addition, we would like to hear from you as to what is most helpful to you at our fairs. 

Please pick your top three reasons for attending a health fair in order from 1-3 (1 being the top reason):

1 2 3 Health plan choices

1 2 3 Enroll in or change my health plan

1 2 3 Questions about what to do when I turn age 65

1 2 3 Questions about health premiums effective July 1

1 2 3 How to calculate my health premium if I have Medicare and Non-Medicare combination coverage

1 2 3 Discussions about benefits not listed in the GIC Benefit Decision Guide (such as coverage limits for hospitals or chiropractic care)

1 2 3 Lists of participating health plan physicians/hospitals

1 2 3 Tiers of participating health plan physicians/hospitals

1 2 3 Prescription drug program details (e.g. generics preferred and mail-order)

1 2 3 Lists of prescription drug formularies

1 2 3 Mental health benefit details

1 2 3 Long Term Disability details/enrollment

1 2 3 Life Insurance details/enrollment

1 2 3 Retiree Dental details/enrollment

1 2 3 Manager Dental/Vision Plan details/enrollment

1 2 3 Social aspects (e.g. time out of the house or to see co-workers/former co-workers)

1 2 3 Other:

How important are the following to you in attending a health fair (rate from 1-5 with 1 being the most important)?

1 2 3 4 5 Free parking

1 2 3 4 5 Public transportation access

1 2 3 4 5 Time of day

1 2 3 4 5 Health/wellness exhibits

1 2 3 4 5 Refreshments

1 2 3 4 5 Location near work

1 2 3 4 5 Location near home

1 2 3 4 5 Other:

What times are you most likely to attend a heath fair? (check one only)

10 AM - Noon

Noon – 2 PM

2-4 PM

Saturday morning

Other:

Please indicate your enrollee status (check one):

Participating active employee (state/municipality)

Participating retiree (state/municipality)

New active employee (less than one year)

Participating dependent or survivor (state/municipality)

New municipal enrollee

Thank you for your feedback!