The 2008 Open Enrollment for Employee Benefits will be held from November 5, 2007 through December 12, 2007. This is the only time District employees are able to make benefit elections, modify your coverage categories, and ensure your selections meet your unique requirements.
The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) is requesting that all District employees review their benefit elections and personal information to ensure employee and dependent data is accurate. This is critical as DCHR works to ensure to best quality customer service and offer the best benefit options available to employees and their families. DCPS Employees also have a dedicated site for enrolling in benefit plans. For more information, visit the 2008 Open Enrollment Information Center.
District Employees should register now for Employee Self Service (ESS) (Note: this link opens a page accessible only to DC government employees) in preparation for this year’s Open Enrollment. In the coming weeks, DCHR will be holding a series of citywide health fairs where employees review benefits plans and speak directly to benefit service providers. Other information on new benefit plans and options will also be posted by November 12, 2007.
During the Annual Open Enrollment period, all employees eligible to receive benefits can make the following changes:
- Change health benefits plan for both Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and District of Columbia Employee Health Benefits Program (DCEHBP)
- Add dependents to health plans
- Establish Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 2007
- Enroll in Short Term Disability
- Enroll in a new benefits program-Long Term Disability Insurance
By selecting carefully, employees could potentially save hundreds of dollars on healthcare and other expenses.
View the 2008 Open Enrollment promotional video**.
If you have any questions, please contact the DC Department of Human Resources’ HR Answers customer service center at (202) 442-9700.
**On-Demand Video is presented in Microsoft® Media Player® format. A Microsoft Media Player is required for viewing. The player is available for download here.