HR Question of the Week

HR Question of the week

When is the annual Open Enrollment period?

Eligible employees will have the opportunity to make their annual benefits elections electronically using the Banner Self-Service system. The open enrollment election period begins on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at 12:01 a.m. and concludes on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at 5 p.m. Employees will have access to an online Open Enrollment booklet and an online video tutorial. The Benefits staff also will host Open Enrollment computer labs and information sessions at Heer Hall during the two-week period. For details, please visit the 2016 Open Enrollment Web page at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/2016-open-enrollment.

The Division of Human Resources will conduct its annual benefits Open Enrollment activities during the months of September and October. Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs will take place on all Kent State campuses, and employees are free to attend the fair that is most convenient for them in terms of time and location. For a complete list of dates and times, please visit the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs Web page at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/2016-open-enrollment-and-wellness-fair.

During the fairs, employees will have the opportunity to meet with insurance vendors, financial advisors, wellness exhibitors and University Benefits staff.

Any questions regarding Open Enrollment or your benefit choices should be directed to the Benefits Office at 330-672-3107 or benefits@kent.edu.