Annual Open Enrollment

2023 Annual Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is January 16^th through February 28^th. This is the time of year for certain categories of members to select their health plan option and coverage tier that will become effective for the upcoming Plan Year; April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.

The Fund Office staff will host Open Enrollment events to assist members and spouses through the Open Enrollment process.  We will be at select district areas to meet one-on-one with members and offer assistance with the following:

• Discuss and answer questions regarding each health plan option that is offered
• For hourly Marketplace members:
  • Review your Credit Bank and projected work hours to determine a health plan option that best meets your family’s needs
  • Assist with transferring credits from your Credit Bank to your Retiree Medical Savings Plan (RMSP) account, if eligible
• Assist with updating Coordination of Benefits information if you or your dependents are covered under your spouse’s group health plan
• Assist with adding or removing dependents from coverage under the Welfare Fund
• Assist with updating beneficiary information on your fringes
• Assist with updating your communication preferences in your My150 account

The Open Enrollment events will take place on the following dates:

• Fund Office Building (6150 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL) – January 21, 2023. Registration for this event is closed.  If you are interested in attending, walk-ins are welcome on a first come first serve basis. Last available walk-in appointment is 2pm. 
• District 7 Union Hall (Merrillville, IN) – February 4, 2023
  • Click here to register for the District 7 event hosted at the District 7 Union Hall.
• District 5 Union Hall (Utica, IL) – February 18, 2023
  • Click here to register for the District 5 event hosted at the District 5 Union Hall.

The one-on-one appointments will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. with the last appointment at 2:00 p.m.

Additionally, if you are unable to attend one of the Open Enrollment events, you can schedule an appointment during the week to meet at the Fund Office. Click here to schedule an appointment to meet with Fund Office staff at the Fringe Benefit Funds Office.

We will also be partnering with BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of IL licensed navigators.  BCBS will be able to assist with your health plan option selection and transfer credits, if eligible.

We look forward to Open Enrollment season and assisting the membership.  Please stay informed and take advantage of the available resources offered by the Fund Office.