OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment is October 1 - 31!
Your benefit choices are important in supporting the health and wellbeing of you and your dependents. Benefit elections will be in effect for all of the following year— so choose wisely, and CHOOSEwell!
Log in to your Benefits Central Portal account, available 24/7, or
Call the LAwell Benefits Service Center at 833-4LA-WELL (833-452-9355) Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Extended phone hours are provided on Saturday, October 30, 2021 and Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
During Open Enrollment, employees choosing to make elections over the phone may experience longer wait times. To avoid possible delays from high call volumes, we encourage you to make your elections online through the Benefits Central Portal.
What's New For 2022:
New medical premium and subsidy rates.
All medical plans will experience a rate change that goes into effect on January 1, 2022.
The City-paid subsidy will increase for 2022.
Maximum benefit increase for basic disability coverage.
The basic disability benefit maximum will increase to $3,559 per month.
Contribution limits for the tax-advantaged spending accounts:
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account — $2,750
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account — $5,000
Last Date to Make Changes:
October 31, 2021
Documentation Deadline:
December 10, 2021
Benefit Changes Take Effect:
January 1, 2022Three Things You Should Know About Open Enrollment:
Open Enrollment is your only opportunity to make coverage elections for yourself and your dependents for 2022 (unless you experience a qualifying life event change or are a newly hired employee).
Your previous year’s benefit elections will automatically continue* to the following year at the new 2022 per pay period costs, unless you make a change during Open Enrollment.
*Enrollment in the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and/or the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) does not automatically continue – if you wish to participate in one of these accounts in 2022, you will need to elect to do so during Open Enrollment.
Some Open Enrollment election actions require you to submit supporting documentation to complete the enrollment. A few common examples are: enrolling a new dependent in coverage, enrolling in Cash-in-Lieu, and enrolling into some life insurance coverage levels. Check your confirmation statement for further details and deadlines.
Benefits Central Portal
Benefits Central Portal
The Benefits Central Portal, available 24/7, allows you easy access to your personal benefits information and to perform transactions from both your computer and your mobile device.
First-time users: Register your online account by clicking the blue button below to access the Benefits Central Portal.
Your user name is your Employee ID number.
Your temporary password will be your birthdate and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
You’ll be asked to establish a new password and set security questions to complete your registration.
That’s it! You’ll then have access to all of your current benefits information.
Need step-by-step instructions on how to make your enrollment elections online? Click here.
Need instructions on how to upload your required documents online? Click here.
Forgot your password? Click here.
2022 CHOOSEwell Highlight & Enrollment Guides
2022 CHOOSEwell Highlight & Enrollment Guides
2022 CHOOSEwell Highlights
2022 Open Enrollment Guide
Video Resources
Video Resources
Watch these short, informative videos to learn more about your benefit options so you can Choose well!
Medical Insurance
Anthem
Click here to view the presentation in full screen.
Click here to download the presentation slides.
Kaiser
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Click here to download the presentation slides.
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/medical.
Vision Insurance
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/vision.
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental Compare Plans
Delta Dental PPO & Preventive Plan
DeltaCare USA
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/dental.
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Life Insurance for You and Your Family
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for You and Your Family
Disability Insurance
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/life.
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/add.
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/disability.
Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
Transit and Parking Spending Accounts (TSA/PSA)
For more information, visit KeepingLAwell.com/tax-advantaged-accounts
For more information, visit LACOMMUTEwell.com.
Still Have Questions?
Still Have Questions?
If you have a question for the Personnel Department - Employee Benefits Division,
complete the form below, then click submit.