Big news for this fall's open enrollment for benefits: Everybody has to re-enroll or they won't have benefits for 2017. And you have to re-enroll on-line.
UMass Memorial is starting a new on-line system they're calling MyBenefits. The good news is that you can access the system from anywhere you have a computer with internet access. The challenge will be for people who don't have easy access to a computer, so plan ahead.
Here's what UMass Memorial is saying:
Open Enrollment Period: October 31, 2016 - November 18, 2016
UMass Memorial is starting a new on-line system they're calling MyBenefits. The good news is that you can access the system from anywhere you have a computer with internet access. The challenge will be for people who don't have easy access to a computer, so plan ahead.
Here's what UMass Memorial is saying:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Everyone must complete enrollment online during open enrollment: Monday, October
31 through Friday, November 18. Enroll online by November 18 or you will not
have benefits coverage in 2017.
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Your current elections will not carry over automatically into the new system, requiring
you to make your plan selections for benefits coverage, and enter your dependents
and beneficiaries.
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Make sure you have your dependent and beneficiary information before you enroll:
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Dependent information – dates of birth and Social Security numbers
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Beneficiary information – full names, addresses, dates of birth and
relationships to you; if you have a trust or organization as a beneficiary, you
will need the organization’s legal name and address.
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Dependent information – dates of birth and Social Security numbers
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Prior to open enrollment, you will receive the 2017 Benefits Guide which details
important plan information and rates. Please review the guide prior to making your
online elections.
