Dear Contract Employees: Welcome to the start of Open Enrollment!
It’s that time of year to review your benefit choices and ensure they reflect your personal needs. Only you know the benefits package that’s right for you! We’re here to walk you through essential steps and deadlines.
2023 benefit plan details and rates will be out shortly
Carefully review your 2023 benefit plan offerings and rates since we have added plans, ended plans, and updated rates that will impact your paycheck.
- BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York (BCBS of WNY) medical plans will now be called Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (Highmark BCBS of WNY). Highmark BCBS of WNY has become an affiliate of Highmark Health. The medical plan designs have not You can still use these plans nationwide through the same provider and hospital networks. There is an increase in premiums to these plans due to claims experience, so please review your plan choices and review the new 2023 rates.
- Vision premium plan costs through VSP will not change.
- Guardian dental premiums will not change.
- TransAmerica hospital indemnity plan premiums will not change.
OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES TO CHOOSE YOUR 2023 BENEFITS
Monday, November 7, 2022 – Friday, November 18, 2022
This is the only time you can make changes, enroll in, or terminate your benefits for 2023.
Starting November 7, we encourage you to go online to www.employeenavigator.com or call 1-888-592-1840. Additional notifications will be sent at that time. Even if you choose to waive coverage, you MUST log in or call between November 7-18.
You MUST actively enroll in your 2023 benefits during Open Enrollment.
If you do not actively enroll:
- Your current 2022 health, dental, and ancillary benefits will automatically roll over into 2023 at the new rates. You will not be able to decline these benefits after Open Enrollment.
- 2022 Dependent Care FSA, HSA, and commuter and transit elections DO NOT automatically roll over and will end on December 31, 2022. IRS regulations require you to actively enroll each year in these benefits.
Enroll online or by phone beginning November 7.
Self-enroll online in Employee Navigator. Detailed instructions will be provided.
Enroll via phone by calling the
Benefits Call Center at
1-888-592-1840
Monday–Friday between 11 a.m. & 8 p.m. EST.
A benefit coach will walk you through the enrollment process. Both English and Spanish-speaking coaches are available.
Questions?
Please contact the Benefits Department:
benefitsdepartment@aleroninc.com
or by calling 1-800-568-8310
Thank You!
Aleron Benefits Team
Sally DeMarti, Manager of Benefits Compliance
Ikenna Nnochirionye, Senior Benefits Associate
Sheila Goldberg, Benefits Administrator
Olivia Volk, Benefits Specialist