2023 Benefits Open Enrollment Information

Open enrollment for the 2023/2024 benefit plan year will take place from Monday, January 9 through Friday, January 20. Open enrollment is the only time you can make changes or additions to your benefits without having a qualifying life event. Qualifying events include birth or adoption, death, marriage, divorce, or the gain or loss of coverage by someone on your plan.


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No Plan Design Changes
Health, dental, and vision plans will be the same in the new plan year. There will be no changes to monthly premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, or other plan features. For complete information on 2023/2024 benefits, review the Employee Benefits Guide. 

Passive Enrollment
If you do not wish to make any changes to your current health, dental, or vision benefits for the 2023/2024 plan year, you do not need to do anything during open enrollment. Your current plans will be carried forward into the new plan year. 

However, employees currently enrolled or wishing to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or Health Savings Account, MUST elect a dollar amount for the new plan year during open enrollment, even if it is the same amount as the current year and even if you are making no other changes to your benefits. These accounts will not roll over without an active election during open enrollment.

Enrollment Technical Assistance
Need help enrolling in your benefits or need access to a computer? Human Resources staff will be available on the below dates for employees, retirees, and spouses needing assistance with the enrollment process. Computers will be available. No appointments are necessary.

       City Hall Room 128:

  • Tuesday, January 10 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 19 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

       DPW Training Lab:

  • Wednesday, January 11 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, January 18 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Resources
For a summary of benefit options, be sure to watch the “benefit overview” video. For comprehensive employee benefit information, review the Employee Benefits Guide. For more detailed health plan information, review Anthem's summary documents linked below.

For technical assistance, you can contact Kenz Innovation HCM using the LiveChat feature in the lower right corner of your account. Watch the instructional video for more open enrollment information. 

For any additional assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Active Employee BENEFITS

Plan Information
All benefits are effective March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. Active employee benefit plan options include:

  • Health insurance
  • Family Savings Plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance (materials only)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Dependent Care and Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

To enroll in your 2023/2024 benefits:

  1. Get to Know Your Benefits. Watch the Benefit Overview video to review you enrollment options. You may also wish to review the  Employee Benefit Guide for detailed benefit information.
  2. Consider Your Options.  If you do not wish to make any changes to your current benefits for the 2023/2024 plan year, you do not need to do anything during open enrollment. If you do nothing, your current plans and covered dependents will be carried forward into the new plan year.   
    HOWEVER, if you are currently enrolled or wish to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or Health Savings Account, you MUST elect a dollar amount for the new plan year during open enrollment, even if it is the same amount as the current year. These accounts will not roll over without an active election during open enrollment. 
  3. Make Your Elections. If you are adding to or changing your benefits, or if you wish to enroll in an FSA or HSA account, you must use Kenz Innovation HCM to make your elections. Watch the instructional video for directions. 

RETIREE BENEFITS

Plan Information
All benefits are effective March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. Review the Employee Separation Guide for complete details. Retired employee benefit plan options (for those under 65 years old) include:

  1. Keep Your Current Plan: Keep your current plan design, including the same premiums, copays, deductibles, etc. If you do not wish to make any changes to your current benefits for the 2023/2024 plan year, you do not need to do anything during open enrollment. Your current plans and covered dependents will be carried forward into the new plan year.
  2. Join the Family Savings Plan: The Family Savings Plan is a way for you to save money by transitioning from your City health insurance to another employer-sponsored plan (typically your spouse’s plan). Watch the Benefits Overview video or download the Employee Benefits Guide to learn more. 
  3. Switch to the Alternate Rate Option: This selection allows for a reduced monthly premium* along with the following changes:
    1. Roll with Active Employee Plan for benefit levels/decrements and premium share (currently 12%)
    2. Limited percentage increases to no greater than double Active increases based on each groups’ costs
    3. Family coverage is limited to 12 years or Retiree turning 65 years old, whichever comes first
    4. If Retiree leaves or is removed from the City plan for any reason (except to go onto the Family Savings Plan), they cannot return regardless of previous allowance
    5. Coverage ceases when Retiree turns 65 years old or become eligible for Medicare, whichever comes first
    6. If the City offers voluntary benefits (Dental, Vision, etc.) Retiree may participate by paying the full premium. Dental coverage under fully insured plan only (Care Plus).
    7. If the city offers a Medicare advantage program and the Retiree’s eligibility for coverage with the City has ceased, the Retiree and eligible Spouse may participate, bearing the full cost of the program

      * The monthly premium rate is specific to each Retiree based on when they retired and their current rate. For your premium rate under this plan, or for other questions, please contact Human Resources before the start of Open Enrollment. 



West Allis Human Resources Dept.     (414) 302-8270     HR@westalliswi.gov