Sample Letter from Employer to Employee

For the 2018 Plan Year, [insert ORGANIZATION NAME here] will be offering you a choice in healthcare plan options. Our healthcare plan is called the Ascend To Wholeness Healthcare Plans which includes the Accelerate, and the Access plans.

The open enrollment for 2018 begins, [insert dated] and ends [insert date], MUST BE AT LEAST 30 DAYS AND CAN NOT END LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15, 2017]. This is your annual opportunity to:

·  Choose your benefit plan

·  Change your dependent coverage, or

·  Choose not to participate in either of the Ascend to Wholeness Healthcare Plans

Your Open Enrollment Application is enclosed and must be completed and returned to our HR office no later than [insert date (from above], Failure to return this form within the specified dates will result in no health care coverage for you in 2018.

Enclosed or available at the Ascend to Wholeness website are the following documents you will want to be familiar with and/or take action on for open enrollment.

·  Open Enrollment Application – ACTION you must complete and return this to us. This is your annual opportunity to: choose your benefit plan, change your dependent coverage, etc.

·  Plan Guide – This provides you an introduction to the 2018 healthcare plans.

·  Plan Comparison Summary - This is a quick plan comparison summarizing benefits, with emphasis on member/employer financial responsibilities.

·  Exchange Notice – is available at AscendToWholeness.org website.

·  Summary of Benefits and Coverages - is available at AscendToWholeness.org website.

This is the perfect time for you to choose the Accelerate plan since there are no requirements for qualification in 2018 as there will be in the future. This plan provides you additional services in the areas of integrated wellness and care management.

2018 Plan Year Monthly Contributions

Your contribution (payroll deduction) rates are listed below: Please also review the benefits and Out of Pocket Maximum comparison as you make your plan selection for 2018:

[insert your organization’s contribution rates below]

Coverage Tier Accelerate Plan Access Plan

Employee Only $0.00 $0.00

Employee + Spouse $0.00 $0.00

Employee + 1 Child $0.00 $0.00

Employee + Children $0.00 $0.00

Family $0.00 $0.00

If you have any questions, please email us at [insert email address here] or call [insert phone#].

Sincerely,