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Do I Need to Enroll?

If you are a retiree, click here.

Not sure if you need to enroll? Use the following checklist to help you find out.

Think about... Yes No What To Consider...
Do you want to change a plan?
Does someone in your family need glasses this year? Consider enrolling in the VSP plan
Does someone in your family need braces this year? Choose the appropriate Dental plan
Do you want to change the amount of your life insurance?
Do you want to change whom you cover?
Do you cover a dependent student between ages 19 and 23? You must certify student status every year to keep them covered
Have you been awarded a Child Care Subsidy Grant? You must enroll in the Dependent Day Care Spending Account and accept the Grant
Do you want to have a Health Care Spending Account in 2008? You must enroll each year
Do you want to have a Dependent Day Care Spending Account in 2008? You must enroll each year

If you answer yes to any item, then you need to visit MyBenefits to enroll for 2008.

If you answer no to all items, all coverage will remain the same, except:

  • You will not be enrolled in the Health Care or Dependent Day Care Spending Account
  • Coverage for your dependent student between ages 19 and 23 will end December 31
  • If you applied and were accepted, you will not receive a Child Care Subsidy Grant
  • You pay the 2008 rates

Important! Carefully Review Your Confirmation Statement

You have until December 17 to make any corrections. No exceptions can be made after that date.