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Do You Have Open Enrollment Questions? |
Open Enrollment: Your Questions Answered
We’re three days into the 2025 Open Enrollment season, which began on October 14, 2024. Don’t wait - enroll now to ensure you have the coverage and support you need for the upcoming year.
Whether it’s for your health, finances, or even pet care, now is the time to make choices that work for you. Take advantage of the resources available to make informed decisions for you and your family. Need assistance? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Employee Benefits team and be sure to visit the Cook County Open Enrollment page for more details.
Book Your Open Enrollment One-on-One Session
Click this link to schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Employee Benefits team—they are available to answer your questions about all things benefits and open enrollment! Schedule early, appointments fill up fast.
Visit the Cook County Open Enrollment Page
Visit https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/open-enrollment for more information, to view the schedule of events, and access informative resources and tools that may assist you.
Open Enrollment Pro Tip: HMO or PPO
Deciding Between an HMO or PPO
During Open Enrollment, you can choose between an HMO or PPO health plan. Which one is best for you and your family?
PPO Plans. A PPO is a type of health plan that gives you more flexibility to choose where you go for care, without a referral from a primary care physician (PCP) or limiting you to in-network providers. PPOs often have higher monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs like copays, coinsurance and deductibles.
HMO Plans. HMO plans usually require you to select a primary care physician (PCP) to coordinate your care within your plan’s network. You may need a referral from your PCP to see a specialist. However, care coordinated by a PCP may lower overall healthcare costs for you and your family.
As you make your selection, consider the structure of each plan, the in-network providers, payroll contribution amounts, and overall out-of-pocket costs.
Please be sure to review all of your options carefully and click “FINISH” by Thursday, October 31 11:59 CST.
Nationwide Will Be at the Following Locations
in October
Have questions? Need help? Nationwide is there for you.
Provident Hospital Cafeteria
500 E 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Thursday, October 17th from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Stroger Hospital Cafeteria
1969 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Monday, October 21st 10:30am – 2:00pm (Every other Monday)
Reminders:
Nationwide wants to hear from you!
The Cook County Deferred Compensation Survey is still avaiable!
The annual Cook County Deferred Compensation Plan participant survey will be closing October 21, 2024. The email address the survey will come from is invite@insightsmr.org. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Have Fun Learning in the
Virtual Benefit Campus through November 15, 2024
If we missed you, please contact us at 1-855-457-2665.
Start saving or increase your contribution today at CookCountyDC.com.
Register to attend the monthly webinar series to learn more about your plan.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Retirement Specialist or
Visit our local office at 205 W. Randolph, Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60606.
www.CookCountyDC.com
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