Mark Your Calendar for Key Benefits Dates
Open Enrollment for 2023-2024 Benefits Will Be Aug. 23 – Sept. 5
Employees who would like to elect or change their benefits coverage for the 2023-2024 health plan year will have the opportunity to do so during the annual open enrollment period, which takes place Aug. 23 through Sept. 5, 2023.
As in past years, staff will be able to make changes during open enrollment through the online My HR program. The new plan year begins Oct. 1, 2023.
Here’s how you can learn more about SMHCS benefits for the coming year:
Meet & Greet Benefits Experts in August and Get Answers to Your Questions:
Staff who have questions or want to learn about 2023-2024 plan offerings can stop by “Meet & Greet Your Benefits Providers” events in August. Representatives from our benefits providers and partners will be on hand to speak to you in-person.
• SMH-Sarasota Campus, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the Oncology Round Conference Room (across from the Oncology Tower entrance)
• SMH-Venice Campus, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23 in the Garden Café II
• Support Services Building, 1743 Main Street, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24 in the 1st Floor Conference Room
• North Port ER & Medical Center, 2345 Bobcat Village Center Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29
• HealthFit, 5880 Rand Blvd, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Classroom A & B
• Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center on Rand Blvd, 2 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Look for emails with updates and reminders about the “Meet & Greet” events.
Over the next few weeks, employees should take time to review their current benefit elections, covered dependents and life insurance beneficiaries (Go to MyHR > Employee Self Service).
Additional Information, Updates and Resources:
• A benefits newsletter will be mailed to each employee’s home address at the beginning of August with open enrollment dates and details for the 2023-2024 plan year. Verify your “Personal Details” in MyHR to make sure your contact information is up to date.
• 2023-2024 Benefit Guides with detailed information will be posted next month in English & Spanish versions on the SMH Mobile Wallet Card and on PULSE > Department Sites > Human Resources > Benefits.
• Ask Alex Decision Support online tool links will be available in both English & Spanish during open enrollment through the SMH Mobile Wallet Card, and the Employee Virtual Assistant will be available in MyHR.
• Postcard reminders will be sent from Healthy Merits (wellness vendor) and The Hartford (life/disability benefits and leave of absence administrator)
Take Action Now to Earn a $15 Per Pay Period Insurance Wellness Credit!
Scroll on the information below to learn how to get your credit beginning in October! (CLICK HERE to access the Healthy Merits website and get started on your wellness activities.)