The chart below provides a quick reference for which benefit changes you can make during open enrollment.
|
|
Enroll |
Add or Remove Dependents |
Change Plans |
Cancel Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Dental Insurance1 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Vision Insurance1 |
✔ |
✔ |
N/A |
✔ |
|
Accident Plan1 |
✔ Not available for retirees |
✔ |
N/A |
✔ |
| Health Savings Account (HSA)2 |
Must re-enroll every year Must be paired with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) |
N/A | Only if you change to an HDHP |
You can no longer contribute to your HSA once you leave an HDHP Your account balance is always yours to use on eligible expenses |
|
Other Pre-Tax Savings Accounts2 (Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Limited Purpose FSA, Dependent Day Care Account, Parking Account, Transit Account) |
Must re-enroll every year | N/A | N/A | Participation will automatically end if you do not re-enroll |
1You may not be eligible for all benefits. Visit the Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Accident Plan pages to learn about eligibility.
2Pre-tax savings accounts are only available to state employees and some state retirees. They are not available to local members.