Category: Open Enrollment
Making Your Benefits Work for You: A Guide to Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is more than just a checkbox on your to-do list. It’s your annual opportunity to design a financial and health safety net that fits your life. Because your needs today might be different than they were a year ago, we want to make sure you have the tools to choose wisely.
From Planning to Post-Game: Your Complete Open Enrollment Checklist
A successful open enrollment starts long before the first form is signed. By reviewing and tailoring your benefits now, you can create a rewarding experience that truly enhances your employees’ overall health and financial security. Here are several key steps to help you prepare for your best enrollment period yet. Plan and Prepare Early (8–12…
Compliance Risks in Open Enrollment: 5 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Open enrollment is a hectic and critical period for employers that often brings a risk of compliance errors. These mistakes can confuse employees and cause missed benefits, while also exposing employers to legal risks. This article highlights five common compliance pitfalls to avoid during open enrollment: Ineffective Communication of Benefit Changes – Benefit offerings often change…
Mastering Open Enrollment: A Step-by-Step Guide
Open enrollment doesn’t have to be a stressful administrative task. When planned well in advance, it becomes a valuable opportunity to review and enhance your benefits offerings, demonstrating your commitment to your team’s physical, mental, and financial well-being. A well-executed open enrollment can boost employee morale, improve retention, and ensure your workforce is supported. Use…
Preparing for Open Enrollment: Common Questions and Answers
As open enrollment season approaches, it’s never too early to start preparing so that you can make educated choices on benefits enrollment for the upcoming year. This annual window offers the opportunity to enroll in, change or update coverage options such as health insurance, dental plans, and voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance. The…