If you are CONTRACT FACULTY, CLASSIFIED or MANAGEMENT, please scroll down to see the Open Enrollment information below.
If you are ASSOCIATE FACULTY, please click here for Open Enrollment information.
If you are a RETIREE, please click here for Open Enrollment information for retirees.
OPEN ENROLLMENT 2023 is during August 1-31, 2023.
Open Enrollment for medical and vision insurance takes place every year from August 1 to August 30 and any changes you make go into effect October 1.
Open Enrollment for dental insurance is once every three years (the next dental open enrollment is in 2024).
During Open Enrollment, you are selecting your benefits for October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
IF YOU AREN'T MAKING ANY CHANGES TO YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE, NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.
Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to review current benefit elections and make changes such as:
- Change medical plans
- Add or drop dependents
- Enroll in medical or vision insurance
- Drop medical or vision insurance
After Open Enrollment ends, you cannot change your benefit elections until the next Open Enrollment in 2024, unless you have a ‘qualified status change’ like a change in your marital status, the birth of a baby, loss of other coverage, etc.
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WHAT'S NEW FOR 2023-2024?
The monthly premiums for all medical plans increase October 1, 2023 and will be in effect for the entire plan year through September 30, 2024.
The monthly premiums for the vision plan remains the same.
New plan enhancements for Blue Shield PPO members
New! Eden Health: Virtually connect with a primary care physician to manage all your well-being and holistic healthcare needs. Eden providers diagnose conditions, manage prescriptions, refer to specialists and answer follow up questions using video visits or live chat. Available to Blue Shield PPO members – No Cost
MDLive: Effective October 1, 2023, MDLive visits will now have a $10 copay. HSA members will continue to pay the full cost of the visit until their deductible is met. Available to Blue Shield PPO members – No Cost
As of 1/1/2024, the Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximum (OOP) for the Kaiser Deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) and Blue Shield Deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) plan will change:
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THESE DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 707-527-4304.