Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, 2016, starts the City of Detroit Health Care Open Enrollment process! Without delay please read the documents over in their entirety along with have a discussion with your family if necessary so that you make the best selection for you and your family!

The Enrollment process ends Tuesday, November 15, 2016!

Do not wait until last minute to examine the materials or make your election! If you have any questions please call 1 855 224 6200, thank you!

DPLSA Executive Board

City of Detroit Open Enrollment Begins tomorrow November 1, 2016

All employees should log on to the online system (www.mydetroitbenefits.com) to complete the enrollment process. Even if you believe that there no changes required, all employees should visit this site during this period to enroll/maintain your coverage for the 2017 plan year.

If you wish to make changes to your medical, dental, life insurance or flexible spending plans, now is the time. The open enrollment period for the 2017 plan year begins on Tuesday, November 1 and will continue through Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

If you do not have access to a computer

You may also call toll-free 855-224-6200 during the open enrollment period (November 1 through November 15) to complete your enrollment over the phone with the Benefits Administration Customer Service representative. Note that call volumes are heavy during the open enrollment period and you may be asked to leave a message. YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED.

Open Enrollment Documentation Attached

For your convenience, the open enrollment documentation has been attached for you to review. This information can also be obtained by visiting the online system at www.mydetroitbenefits.com. The package includes the 2017 City of Detroit Health Care Plan Options booklet (also attached to this e-mail) which provides eligibility requirements and summaries of the health care plans in a format that permits easy comparison; the contribution for medical, dental, life and flexible spending plans which provides the new contribution amounts that employees will be required to pay effective January 1, 2017. (Note: There are separate forms for the City’s medical Opt-Out Program. This form is not included in your package. If wish to enroll in the City’s Opt-Out Program, please download the form from the online system.

Open Enrollment Package to be Mailed to Your Home

An employee open enrollment package has also been mailed to your home address on file. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THIS PACKAGE TO MAKE YOUR 2017 PLAN ELECTIONS.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE HEALTH CARE VENDORS WILL BE VISITING SELECTED WORK LOCATIONS – SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE

Representatives from the City offered medical, dental, life and flexible spending plans will be visiting a number of work locations throughout the City to provide additional information and respond to your specific questions regarding the available benefits. Please see the attached schedule for dates, times and locations. Your supervisor’s approval is required to attend health care presentations during working hours.

Remember, all employees should log on to the online system (www.mydetroitbenefits.com) during the open enrollment period to complete the enrollment process and confirm that your coverage’s for the 2017 plan year meet the health insurance needs of you and your dependents.

Note: Managers/Supervisors/Department Heads: Please print and post the attachments for those employees who do not have access to a computer and/or GroupWise.

Please do not reply to this message.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

Call the Benefits Administration Service Center at 855-224-6200.

City of Detroit Benefit Administration Office