Recently, the Comptroller's Office sent notice to all employees regarding changes to the HEP requirements. Basically, the new requirements are far easier to remember and make it easier to obtain compliance with your healthcare requirements. Some of the changes will be implemented for 2024 and some will become effective calendar year 2025.
View the new HEP Requirement Chart
In 2024, dependent children (up to age 26) will only be required to have 1 dental cleaning per year starting at age 6+; there will be no other HEP requirements for dependent children going forward. Employees and Spouse will need 1 dental cleaning per year, a Preventative Visit every 2 years (starting in 2025), and a Cholesterol Screening every 5 years. The vision exam requirement has been removed for all age brackets.
Screenings for Breast Cancer will be required every 2 years for women starting at age 40+
Additional requirements for those with chronic conditions will still be applicable. The Chronic Conditions include:
- Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
- Asthma or COPD
- Heart disease/heart failure
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)