Annual Change
The Annual Change period occurs every Fall, normally from mid September through mid October, and is your annual opportunity to modify your benefit choices. During this time, you can make changes to your health and life insurance and reenroll in vision insurance and flexible spending accounts for the upcoming plan year.
Annual Change for the 2009 Plan Year
The Annual Change period for the 2009 benefit year will begin on September 24, 2008. Changes made to your benefits during Annual Change become effective on January 1, 2009 (with the exception of Life Insurance plan changes that require approval). The deadline for changes is October 24, 2008.
State Share Contribution
The state share contribution is the monthly amount the State of Montana contributes toward the costs of State Plan insurance benefits for employees.
How Do I Enroll?
During the Annual Change period, existing employees can elect their benefits with either their Individual Benefits Statement form or on-line if they are an employee with access to the MINE self service system. Employees can access this on-line application from their home or any public computer starting September 24, 2008. This on-line application has been enhanced to offer additional personalized information to employees while making benefit elections, including medical plan comparisons and cost calculators.
Where Can I Get More Information?
Learn about the benefits available to you by reviewing the printed Annual Change booklet that you will be receiving the week of September 22, 2008. Please make sure that your mailing address is updated so you will receive this important information promptly.
For a complete description of the benefits offered to employees, check out our SOME information resource or review the Summary Plan Document.
Questions?
Please direct questions related to your benefit package to 1-800-287-8266 or 444-7462 (in Helena) and we will be happy to assist you.
