Common use of Open Enrollment Clause in Contracts

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State state employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. The Employer shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that open enrollment fairs are held during open enrollment, that such open enrollment fairs are well- publicized and subject to the scheduling needs of the Employer, to facilitate employee attendance at these health fairs. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State state employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, dependents or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State state employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. The Employer shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that open enrollment fairs are held during open enrollment, that such open enrollment fairs are well- publicized and subject to the scheduling needs of the Employer, to facilitate employee attendance at these health fairs. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State state employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities. Explanation: Allows the JHCC a role in recommending open enrollment fairs.

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every At least eEvery other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.

Open Enrollment. Every At least eEvery other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities. Explanation: Allows the JHCC a role in recommending open enrollment fairs.

Open Enrollment. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State state employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State state employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities. Explanation: Allows the JHCC a role in recommending open enrollment fairs.

Open Enrollment. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC). Open enrollment fairs will be sponsored by the employer Employer in those years when a significant change in the benefits program has been implemented. Such a change would include, but not be limited to, new insurance vendors, elimination of existing insurance vendors, and significant changes to the insurance plan design. The JHCC will evaluate the need for open enrollment fairs and will make a recommendation to the Director of Administrative Services if it is determined that open enrollment fairs are needed during a particular open enrollment period. Whenever possible, the recommendation will be made at least six (6) months in advance of the open enrollment period to allow for adequate time to plan for and organize the open enrollment fairs. Fairs will be publicized among State employees and employee attendance at the fairs will be allowed and encouraged subject to the legitimate scheduling needs of the Employer. If more than twelve (12) months pass without an open enrollment period, the Employer shall provide an opportunity for State employees to add or drop dependents, or add or drop health plan coverage. The JHCC and/or appropriate sub-committee shall be consulted in the development of plans for such opportunities.