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2003 Open Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
→What are the Open Enrollment (OE) period dates?
→ What changes can I make
during OE?
→ What if I miss this year’s OE period?
→ What forms do I need and where can I get them?
Q: What are the Open Enrollment (OE) period dates?
A: Open Enrollment runs through
October
31, 2003 November 5, 2003. Completed forms must be received in HREO by this date. Effective
date of OE changes is January 1,
2004.
Q: What changes can I make during OE?
A: Health: enroll, change plans, add dependents, delete dependents, or cancel coverage (to elect FlexCash)
Dental: same as above
FlexCash: enroll (must cancel health and/or dental to enroll), change or cancel
Health Care Reimbursement Account/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: enroll and select new deductions for 2004 plan year
Q: What if I miss this year’s OE period?
A: OE is held every year in the fall, so you will have an opportunity to make changes next year if you miss this OE. In limited situations, a change in status (i.e., move, return from leave of absence, etc.) will allow employees to make changes to their health and/or dental coverage outside of OE.
NOTE: For other non-OE benefits questions or questions regarding Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA)/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) status change and eligibility, please contact the Benefits Office at extension 4425.
Q: What forms do I need and where can I get them:
A: You can obtain forms from the HREO Campus Service Center (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm) or request forms sent to you through campus mail for the following types of OE changes:
Health: 1.) HREO Benefits Worksheet – accessible on the HREO website (complete form and attach
supporting documentation, if applicable)
Dental: 1.) HREO Benefits Worksheet, and
2.) Dental Plan Enrollment Authorization form (complete SSN and signature boxes only)
FlexCash: 1.) HREO Benefits Worksheet,
2.) FlexCash Enrollment Authorization form (complete Sections 1 through 6 only) print hard copy, turn in to HREO with original signature.
3.) Dental Plan Enrollment Authorization form (complete only if previously enrolled in dental coverage and canceling to enroll in FlexCash dental). For non-OE FlexCash enrollment or cancellation, contact the Benefits Office at extension 4425.
HCRA/DCRA: 1.) Dependent Care/Health Care Reimbursement Account Plans Enrollment Authorization
Health Care Benefits Eligibility Requirements*:
Appointment for more than 6 months (minimum 6 months + 1 day) with a time base of 0.5 or more
Exception: Adjunct faculty – Lecturers and Coaches with Academic Year appointments must have a time base of 0.4 (6 Weighted Teaching Units) or more and at least a one full semester appointment