Frequently Asked Questions
The most common open enrollment questions are answered here.
Open Enrollment FAQs
When is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment runs from October 28 through November 8. Forms are due no later than November 8, 2024, and changes/enrollments will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
What changes can be made during Open Enrollment? You are able to add/remove an eligible dependent from your plan(s), cancel or enroll in coverage, enroll in or increase your Optional Life Insurance amount, participate in the Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account or the Health Savings Account (HSA) for the 2025 calendar year.
Can I make changes throughout the year, if I do not make changes during the Open Enrollment period?
You are only able to make changes during the Open Enrollment period unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event including marriage, birth of a child, loss or gain of other coverage, etc.
Where can I access the benefit summary/rates/enrollment forms? All Open Enrollment information can be found on the Employee Benefits Center no later than Friday, October 18th.
If I am not making changes, do I need to do anything? If you wish to participate in the FSA or HSA for the 2025 calendar year, you are required to re-enroll and submit a new election form each year.
How do I know which insurance plan I have? You may check your BCBS card or go to check history in Skyward and click on the most recent check number. You will see the abbreviation for your plan listed in your Deductions summary.
PPO 1000 = PI4868
PP0 1250 = PM3194
HDHP 3300 (HSA) = PI4869
HDHP 3300 (HSA) = PI4869
HMO A = H56154
HMO B = B56153
Dental = P64507
Where and how should I submit my enrollment forms? Forms can be scanned/emailed to Lauren Hackett at lhackett@glenview.org, sent via interoffice mail to Lauren in the Admin building, mailed, or dropped off in person. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON FORMS.
How will I know that you received and processed my change/enrollment forms? Lauren Hackett will send an email confirmation upon receipt of the form(s), and again once changes have been processed, along with any new payroll deductions.
When is the first payroll deduction for changes made for the 2025 calendar year? Changes for Medical and Dental will take place on the December 31st payroll (we deduct for coverage in advance of the effective date, which means the December 31st deduction is for coverage period: January 1st through the 14th).
Annual enrollment forms are required to participate in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the Health Savings Account (HSA). The HSA account is used by those enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan only.
Where can I find my forms?
The Employee Benefit Center will be updated no later than Friday, October 18th to include all information for Open Enrollment including forms, plan brochures as well as helpful videos.
For the Annual FSA Enrollment and HSA deduction forms, click on the Open Enrollment tab and scroll down.
Is it required to enroll in FSA and HSA every year?
YES. It is always required to sign up for a Flexible Spending account annually. For 2025, we are switching our FSA vendor from Allied Benefit Systems to First American Bank which will result in having a new card sent out by January 1st for all those who sign up during Open Enrollment.
YES. It is always required to sign up for a Flexible Spending account annually. For 2025, we are switching our FSA vendor from Allied Benefit Systems to First American Bank which will result in having a new card sent out by January 1st for all those who sign up during Open Enrollment.
If you have an HSA account with First American Bank and would like to make payroll deductions for the HSA, it is also required to complete the annual HSA payroll deduction form.
What is the Transit Benefit Program?
This voluntary benefit allows staff to have pre-tax payroll deductions to cover mass transit expenses to get to and from work. Staff can contribute an amount each month up to the IRS pre-tax maximum. Staff cannot use commuter benefits to pay for a spouse’s or dependent’s commuting expenses. Eligible expenses include public transportation such as CTA, Metra and PACE.