Open enrollment 2024 starts Nov. 1, 2023. To prepare, use these three open enrollment tips for employers to effectively communicate your employee benefits.
1. Communicate early and often
Make sure employees know that open enrollment is coming, when it starts and ends. Varied communication like posters, videos and printed enrollment guides can help grab employees’ attention.
2. Don’t overlook the basics
Some employees struggle to define important benefit terms like deductible, copay and out-of-pocket max. Help offset this by including open enrollment education before the enrollment period.
3. Ask employees to evaluate their healthcare needs
It’s important that employees review previous coverage, thinking about key factors including:
- how it worked for them;
- how it compares to current offerings; and
- if any life events will affect them in the short and long term.
As the employer, you can help them think about these items while providing support along the way.
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To learn more about additional solutions and strategies, contact HANYS Benefits Services today. Our dedicated team of experts can help compare your current employee benefits offerings, suggest recommendations and provide assistance preparing for 2024 open enrollment.