The Open Enrollment period for 2019 begins November 1 and will run through November 30. This is the one time each year when you can elect to:
- Change your medical and/or dental plans
- Add eligible dependents to your coverage
- Waive dependents from your coverage
- Enroll/re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Attest/re-attest to the spousal surcharge questions
Changes will become effective January 1, 2019. If you do not wish to make changes to your medical or dental coverage and are not required to review your spousal surcharge attestation, no action is needed on your part. However, if you are currently enrolled in FSA or DCAP and wish to have this benefit in 2019, you will need to re-enroll.
Where can I find more information?
- You can also view the October 2018 For Your Benefit Newsletter here when it becomes available.
- Here you can find links to other relevant sources, as well as the forms needed to make changes during Open Enrollment.
- You are also welcome to attend any of the HCA Benefit Fairs happening across the state.
There are three main avenues by which pertinent Open Enrollment information will be distributed:
1. HCA’s For Your Benefit newsletter, set to arrive at your door or email inbox around October 12, is the official announcement from the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) for Open Enrollment 2019. This edition contains important information regarding medical premiums and plan changes, actions you can take during Open Enrollment, locations of Benefits Fairs throughout the state, SmartHealth Incentives, and required attestations. Even if you do not intend to make changes to your plan selections, we highly recommend you read this newsletter. You can also view the October 2018 For Your Benefit Newsletter here when it becomes available.
2. WSU HRS’ Open Enrollment website is a centralized hub for faculty and staff, providing open enrollment information and resources. Here you can find links to other relevant sources, as well as the forms needed to make changes during Open Enrollment.
3. HCA Benefits Fairs and presentations are happening across the state during the month of November. Fairs are being held near WSU campus locations during the first two weeks of November, as well as AMS Open Enrollment and Benefits Overview presentations on November 8 (2 p.m.) and 14 (12:30 p.m.). You are also welcome to attend any of the HCA Benefit Fairs happening across the state.
Questions may be directed to HRS Benefit Services at (509) 335-4521 or hrs@wsu.edu.
