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It’s that time of year again—our annual Open Enrollment for benefits is just around the corner!

February 10, 2025

Open Enrollment

From Monday, February 17, 2025, to Friday, March 7, 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits for the upcoming year, with all updates taking effect on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

This will be a Passive Open Enrollment. That means that your current elections will carry over to the new plan year EXCEPT for medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care spending accounts. You must re-enroll for any flexible spending account elections each open enrollment.

This year, there are updates to some of our existing plans. Kaiser plans will see an increase in deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, but no changes to copays or coinsurance. Willamette Dental has increased office visit and orthodontia costs, while Delta Dental and Kaiser Dental benefits remain similar to last year.

If you’re thinking about making changes, remember that all adjustments must be completed online through Workday. Look out for an email notification and an item in your Workday inbox starting on February 17, 2025, to kick off the enrollment process.

To help you make informed decisions, we’re hosting a Benefits Fair on Monday, February 25, 2025, where you can explore your benefits options in detail. Whether it’s understanding your healthcare plans or learning about dental coverage, our fair is designed to provide you with all the information you need.

Important Reminders:

Domestic Partner Coverage: Coverage for domestic partners is post-tax, and additional contributions are taxable.
Waiver Incentive: Employees opting out of medical coverage can receive a $50 monthly stipend.
Spousal/Domestic Partner Surcharge: Details on surcharges based on eligibility for coverage through another employer.

Get Informed and Get Involved:

For detailed plan information, including summaries and FAQs, and to find out about our Open Enrollment Zoom sessions, visit our Open Enrollment webpage. All the necessary details, including the benefits guide, plan summaries, and information on the Zoom sessions, can be found there.

We’re here to support you during this process. Check out our FAQ section or reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your attention to this important process. We look forward to supporting you through Open Enrollment 2025!

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