Corporate Communications

Answers to Your Open Enrollment Questions…

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:

 

  1. In Paylocity –  Benefits section (beneath the Time Entry module), labeled “2019 Benefits Documents”
  2. Company Intranet –   HR and Payroll public share in the “Benefits” folder:https://vdmc.net/dept/hr/fileshare.php
  3. 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

 

 

Web Benefits Employee User Guide

2019 VanDyk Benefit Guide Final

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