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What Happens if Your Employee Misses Open Enrollment?

February 20, 2022/in ACA Compliance, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, MEC, Open Enrollment, Personal

There are strict deadlines for open enrollment each year. It opens nationally on November 1st, and closes on January 15th. Some states, such as New York and California, have extended deadlines through January 31st. Click here to see your state’s open enrollment period.

During this period, people have the opportunity to enroll in healthcare coverage, or change their plans. Failing to take action during this time can pose serious consequences because open enrollment is the time employers can take advantage of having health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefit insurance plans.

Brokers – Build Employer Partnerships During Open Enrollment

December 12, 2021/in ACA Compliance, Brokers, Employee Engagement, MEC, Open Enrollment

Open enrollment, the one period a year where employees can sign up or change health insurance, is still in progress. Open enrollment opens nationally on November 1st and ends January 15th. Some states like California, however, extend their open enrollment period to January 30th.

It’s not too late for brokers to partner with employers to offer benefits plans. Take advantage of this opportunity to encourage employers to offer your insurance as employers can easily change and upgrade their current plans during this time. Click here to find when open enrollment closes per state.

Open Enrollment 2022-2023: What You Need to Know

October 31, 2021/in MEC, Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is the one period of the year where employees can sign up for health insurance or change a health insurance plan provided by the employer. Remember that this period also allows employees to disenroll in health insurance if they no longer wish to have coverage.

The only exception to enrolling, changing a health insurance service, or disenrolling is through a qualifying event. Qualifying events can vary depending on the state the employee resides in.

Physical activity doesn’t always mean an intense hour-long workout at the gym every day. While this form of exercise has great benefits, it’s not for everyone.

What You Need to Know During Open Enrollment

October 28, 2020/in ACA Compliance, MEC, Open Enrollment

The open enrollment period for 2020 is here! It’s time to consider whether or not to enroll in a new health insurance plan or change your health insurance plan. To begin, you need to understand what benefits you can receive with minimum essential coverage. If your employer offers Minimum Essential Coverage and you’ve been hesitant to enroll, let us help you understand how MEC can give you the essential health benefits you need most.

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What Happens if Your Employee Misses Open Enrollment?

Brokers – Build Employer Partnerships During Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment 2022-2023: What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know During Open Enrollment

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