Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends November 11, 2016
October 27, 2016
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period, October 17- November 11, is the only annual opportunity you have to make changes to most of your benefits unless you have an eligible family status or employment change during the year. You still have time to make changes before the enrollment period ends on November 11, 2016. Changes made during the enrollment period are effective January 1, 2017.
Prepare:
Decide:
Do you want to enroll or make changes to your medical, dental or vision coverage? Do you want to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses? Review the chart below for a summary of changes and opportunities during the Annual Benefits Enrollment period.
Changes Allowed During Annual Benefits Enrollment
Plan |
Open Enrollment |
Change Plan |
Add / Remove Dependents* |
Cancel Coverage | ||
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State Group Health |
Yes |
Any health plan Add or remove Uniform Dental |
Yes |
Yes; may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 if opting out of coverage. (opt-out requires application) |
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Health Savings Account (HSA) |
You are required to actively enroll in the HSA each year if you enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). |
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Dental Wisconsin |
Yes |
PPO ←→ Select |
Yes |
Yes |
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EPIC Benefits+ |
Yes, but will have graduated dental benefits |
Add or remove vision insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
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VSP Vision |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Individual & Family Life Insurance |
Annual Increase Option |
Increase current coverage |
N/A |
Any time |
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Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) |
This program includes the Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Day Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Transit/Parking Accounts. |
*See the Overview of Eligible Dependents to see who you can cover on your plans: www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/med/uws25.pdf
Act:
Use Self Service (eBenefits) to make your elections online. Log into the MyUW portal for UW System institutions or for UW-Madison. Go to the ‘Benefit Information’ module and click on the ‘Open Enrollment’ link. You will receive a Benefit Enrollment Confirmation via email after you have submitted your elections.
Parking/Transit Accounts and the State Group Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentiverequire paper applications. Complete, print, sign and submit these applications to your benefits office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016. Mailed applications must be postmarked by November 10, 2016.
If you have questions, contact yourinstitution HR office benefit contact.
Source: UW Service Center
Categories: Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE)