October is just around the corner, which means the MSU Benefits Open Enrollment period (October 1-31) is about to begin for benefits-eligible employees. Please use the following checklist to help guide you through Open Enrollment and be sure to make your benefit selections for the 2023 plan year between October 1-31, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.<\/strong> Determine your benefit needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During Open Enrollment (October 1-31), you may enroll in, change or cancel coverage in the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you review the Open Enrollment guide<\/a> carefully and choose the best benefit plans for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Complete the spouse\/other eligible individual (OEI) affidavit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to cover a spouse\/OEI on your benefits plan, you MUST<\/strong> complete the affidavit online through the EBS Portal every year. Find instructions to complete the affidavit as part of Open Enrollment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.<\/strong> Review notable information for the 2023 plan year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Notable information for the 2023 plan year includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find all notable information on page 5<\/strong> of the Open Enrollment guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Make your changes online before October 31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to make changes to your benefit selections and\/or cover a spouse\/OEI on your benefit plans, you must participate in Open Enrollment between October 1-31<\/strong> (view enrollment instructions<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Participate in the MSU Benefits Fair and HR Site Labs or use the online benefit provider resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please Note<\/strong>: events are subject to change at any time. Please review the most updated details on the HR website<\/a> prior to attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope this checklist is helpful as you prepare for and participate in Open Enrollment this year. You can find all the details about Open Enrollment on the HR website<\/a>, including links to the appropriate benefits guide, enrollment instructions, and detailed benefits information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions?<\/strong> We\u2019re happy to help! We encourage you to get in touch via phone or email. Limited in-person help will be available by appointment only. Please call or email the HR Solutions Center at 517-353-4434 or SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu to make an appointment or ask a question.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"