FAQs

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What is the Open Enrollment Period?

The Open Enrollment period is a period of time, determined by your employer, during which you are allowed to make any changes to your current benefits.

When are the benefits effective and for how long?

The benefits are effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

Do I need to enroll?

Cigna healthcare

Yes. This is a mandatory enrollment for Cigna healthcare, therefore in order to continue your participation in a School Board offered plan you must complete your enrollment by November 15, 2022.

Flexible Benefits

No. This is a changes only enrollment for Flexible benefits, therefore your current Flexible Benefits will continue for the 2023 plan year.

Eligibility

What changes can I make during this enrollment period?

You could change your current medical and/or flexible benefits plan(s), add an eligible dependent or delete a currently covered dependent.

Coverage

How do I enroll?

To enroll for healthcare coverage:

  • You must complete your enrollment by completing the 2023 Healthcare Benefits Enrollment Form by the open enrollment deadline of November 15, 2022.
  • If you wish to decline your healthcare coverage, because you are currently enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other group insurance, you will need re-enroll in this option during open enrollment. Additionally, you must submit proof of active healthcare coverage with a current date. If the proof is not submitted upon request, you will be automatically assigned to the Board-paid Cigna SureFit healthcare plan

To enroll/ change your flexible Benefits:

  • Complete the 2023 Flexible Benefits Enrollment form. You must include your first monthly premium made payable to FBMC with your enrollment form before the deadline of November 15, 2022. The effective date of coverage will be January 1, 2023.
  • You may also complete your enrollment online through FBMC’s online self-service benefits enrollment platform. Visit https://transamerica.benselect.com/MDCPS  to complete your online enrollment. You must have your employee ID and your confidential PIN. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your SSN + the last 2 digits of your birth year.
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