From HR: Prepare for Open Enrollment

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 04/21/2026 02:30 PM EDT

Prepare for Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment begins Friday, May 1. All benefit-eligible employees must enroll or waive benefits for the upcoming plan year between May 1-29, 2026. This plan year runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. More enrollment information will follow later this month. Enroll online by May 29 to keep your medical/dental, Community Eye Care, Flexible Spending Account, and voluntary benefits (life, accident, etc.).

On May 1, you’ll receive an email from Benefitfirst - our secure online enrollment platform. This email is safe to open and will guide you through the enrollment process. Use "1212" as the company ID.

Benefits Guide & Additional Resources

To help you make informed decisions, please review these resources:

Benefits Guide with all plan information
Health Plan Options webpage on County Connect
Frequently asked questions on County Connect, including questions related to health plan changes for this year, GLP-1 medications and weight loss resources, open enrollment, and more.

Benefit Plan Informational Meetings Begin This Week

Attend an informational meeting to learn about plan changes, online enrollment, and available benefits. These optional meetings will also provide details regarding the online enrollment process, as well as a recap of all the benefit options and resources available to you. All info meetings are also posted on our employee event calendar on County Connect.

benefit informational meetings chart schedule

Meeting attendance is strongly encouraged for benefit-eligible employees to receive the most up-to-date information as you make benefit elections for the upcoming plan year. Meeting registration is not necessary; attend any meeting that is convenient.

Need Additional Support?

For additional questions or support, email our benefits consultants team with McGriff/MMA or for assistance from Human Resources, email benefits@unioncountync.gov.

Note: Links to County Connect are only accessible when on the Union County network.

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