DCHR Hosts Open Enrollment Season From November 9 Through December 14
The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) will host Open Enrollment Season for District government employees under both the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and the District of Columbia Employees Health Benefits (DCEHB) Program to select, change or update their 2010 employee benefit selections from November 9 - December 14, 2009.
During this period, benefits-eligible employees may make changes and/or enroll in new benefits plans for the 2010 plan year. Also, employees participating in Flexible Spending Accounts must make their annual contribution allocations for health and dependent care related expenses.
DCHR will host several health fairs during Open Enrollment Season. These fairs will give employees an opportunity to meet with representatives from benefits providers and financial institutions. Furthering the paperless initiative, Employee Self Service will be available from home. Attending a health fair will afford employees an opportunity to gather information that will enable them to make informed decisions about their benefits coverage.
Additionally, DCHR is pleased to announce two new additions to the benefits programs. Commuter Benefits administered by ADP will allow employees to pay for their transit and parking expenses on a pre-tax basis. Indemnity Insurance Plans offered by AFLAC will provide additional benefits beyond the provisions of the health plans.
As part of our continuing effort to provide all District government employees better services, while developing and promoting more streamlined and environmentally friendly operations, DCHR will not be accepting or processing any paper benefits forms during Open Enrollment Season. DCHR encourages all eligible employees to use ESS (Employee Self Service) to make their benefits enrollment selections. An added enhancement this year is “ESS from Home.” Employees will be able to access ESS from any computer, anywhere.
To learn more about Open Enrollment Season, get a list of health fairs or enroll in Employee Self Service, visit DCHR's Employee Benefits section online or call (202) 442-9700.