Enrollment Checklist
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Decide what coverage you need for yourself and your dependents. Choose a medical plan through Windstream, a spouse’s employer, a federal or state marketplace, Medicare, Tricare, or other available sources.
Important Reminder: Employees are required to take action by either (A) enrolling or (B) waiving coverage for 2018 medical, FSA, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits. Enrollment in Windstream’s benefits continues to be optional, but all individuals are required by law to have medical coverage per the Affordable Care Act or face a tax penalty. |
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Use the decision support tools in the Mercer Marketplace 365 enrollment platform to evaluate the premium and out-of-pocket costs of Windstream’s plans. |
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You need your dependents’ Social Security Numbers and birth dates available if they are not already enrolled in a Windstream plan. |
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Decide if you qualify for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Medical FSA account to put aside pre-tax dollars for health expenses. |
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You will need required documentation, like birth certificates and marriage licenses, to enroll dependents who were not enrolled in a Windstream medical, dental or vision plan in 2017. |