Good Morning Staff,
Several questions have been posed regarding Open Enrollment. Perhaps this may answer some of your questions as well.
Q: When does Open Enrollment begin?
A: Open Enrollment begins TOMORROW, Thursday, Nov 15. Sessions in FL and MI begin at the following times:
- 10am; 1:30pm; and 3pm
- FL – Sessions will meet in First FLR Conference Room – Feather Sound Building
- MI – Sessions will meet in the GR Upper FLR Conference Room
- The Live Webinar is scheduled for 9am on Friday the 16th. (For webinar link and details, see email sent from Corp. Communications on 11/12)
Q: Do I have to enroll or will benefits roll over?
A: Everyone will need to re-enroll. All benefits end on 12/31/18.
Q: I don’t plan on using VanDyk’s benefits this year. Do I still need to enroll?
A: YES! Even though you do not plan to use VDM’s health benefits, you will need to go through the enrollment process and WAIVE the benefits.
Q: When will Open Enrollment end?
A: Open Enrollment will end on November 29.
Q: Can I make changes to my elections after Open Enrollment ends?
A: Unfortunately, no. Once open enrollment ends the data will be sent to the insurance carriers.
Q: If after making my elections I need to make a change, can I still do so during the Open Enrollment period?
A: Yes. You can make a change if open enrollment has not ended.
Q: How can I access the recorded webinar?
A: We will provide that information after the live webinar has ended.
Q: Will we receive information on the various plans?
A: Please see attached document.
Q: Where can I find detailed information (Summary Plan Documents) regarding the different plans?
A: Detailed information regarding the different plans can be found in 3 locations:
- In Paylocity – Benefits section (beneath the Time Entry module), labeled “2019 Benefits Documents”
- Company Intranet – HR and Payroll public share in the “Benefits” folder:https://vdmc.net/dept/hr/fileshare.php
- Online Enrollment – Once you begin the enrollment process you will be provided links to view detailed information on each plan.
Q: How do I elect my benefits online?
A: We have provided step-by-step instructions on electing your benefits online. Please see attached.
Q: What if I don’t have my credentials for Paylocity?
A: Contact HR@vandykmortgage.com and we will reset your password.
Q: When will my new benefits become effective?
A: January 1, 2018.
Q: Do I have to elect FSA or HSA and voluntary benefits again?
A: YES.
Q: Can I elect a FSA and HSA benefit?
A: Unfortunately, no. You must choose between the two benefits.
Have more questions? Please feel free to contact me at mhays@vandykmortgage.com, or Brenna Toland at btoland@vandykmortgage.com.
Thank you!
Margarita Hays