2007 Open Enrollment

The 2007 Open Enrollment period begins October 1st at 8:30 a.m. and ends October 26th at 5:30 p.m. (EST). Open enrollment is a special period during which changes to pre-tax employee benefits can be made. Any changes you make to your elections will be effective January 1, 2008.

People First is scheduled to send mailings to home addresses beginning September 17th. This mailing will include a benefits summary and information on the 2008 plan year changes. Unlike last year, supplemental plan brochures such as dental, cancer, etc. will not be mailed to campus addresses. To view information on state-sponsored plans, visit the People First web site for specific brochures and/or forms. Employees who do not receive their "state" benefits summary may call the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735 to request a copy or go online to the People First web site to view and print their own.

People First will be available to respond to general inquiries about Open Enrollment starting September 24th but will not be available to accept Open Enrollment elections or changes until October 1st . To contact People First, call 1-866-663-4735 or visit their website.



Important Dates

Pre-Enrollment Period: September 24th through September 28th

  • This period gives you planning and research time.

  • You will receive an open enrollment benefits package in the mail from People First. Be sure to read your benefits statement carefully. It will show you the plans and coverage levels you will have beginning January 1, 2008 if you take no action.

  • During pre-enrollment, you can go to the Health & Insurance tab on the People First website to see the other coverage and plan options that will be available to you. You can also call the Service Center at (866) 663-4735 for information or come to the Office of Human Resources.


Open Enrollment Period: October 1st through October 26th

During this time, you may:

  • Enroll in plans for the 2008 plan year,

  • Change your coverage levels and/or

  • Drop coverage.


Correction Period: October 29th through November 9th

If you make changes to your benefits, you will receive a confirmation statement of those changes. During this time, you may make corrections if necessary.



State-Sponsored Plan Changes

Employees should watch for a number of changes to State of Florida-sponsored plans during the 2007 Open Enrollment period. Some of the 2008 plan highlights include the following:

  • The pre-tax Vision Care plan will not be offered for the 2008 plan year. Coverage under the plan will terminate on December 31, 2007. The Office of Human Resources is currently reviewing post-tax vision plan options.

  • The State's Basic and Optional Life programs, currently under Prudential, will be changing to Minnesota Life Insurance Company. The coverage should remain unchanged, and plans for those participants already enrolled will automatically be converted to the new underwriter for the plan. However, participants will be asked to complete new beneficiary designations. Paper forms may be returned to the Office of Human Resources, or you can visit www.lifebenefits.com/florida to complete the designation online.

  • Several changes associated with the dental plans include:
    • Two new vendors: Ameritas and United Healthcare/Dental will offer additional dental options.

    • Oral Health Services (OHS) will be ending as of December 31, 2007. Current participants will need to either select another plan or cancel coverage during the Open Enrollment period.

    • All dental plans will now have new coverage tiers: Employee, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Employee + Spouse + Children). During open enrollment, current participants will need to select the proper coverage tiers as premiums vary based on the coverage level selected.

    • Participants in the dental plans should watch for more information regarding changes involving their current dental plans. Employees losing coverage under the OHS plan who fail to take action during open enrollment may be defaulted into another dental plan. Additionally, all employees who are enrolled in any of the other dental plans and who do not take action to select the proper coverage tier/level may also be defaulted into family coverage, which is at a higher cost.

  • Tricare Supplemental will not be offered next year. Coverage under the plan will terminate by December 31, 2007.

Open Enrollment Forms

Brochures


Enrollment Forms



Helpful Links and Information

myBenefits: This website provides a "one-stop-shop" for you to get information on all your insurance choices, including two cost calculators to help you estimate your health and dental out-of-pocket expenses.

People First: Visit the People First website to view benefits materials, current elections and make changes.

Department of Management Services: The DMS Open Enrollment website provides comprehensive information about open enrollment.

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