Employee News–Special Edition, Thursday, 10/10/19


Get Ready for Open Enrollment!

October 14-November 8

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Open enrollment is the time for benefits-eligible employees to review their plan elections and make changes to their medical, dental, and flexible spending account benefits. This year, open enrollment for 2020 benefits will start on Monday, October 14, and end on Friday, November 8. Take a look at Employee Benefits Briefing, our open enrollment publication. You may also visit FCPS' Open Enrollment webpage for additional information.


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Meet ALEX®, Your Virtual Benefits Counselor!

ALEX® is an interactive online tool that will walk you through your FCPS benefit options and provide personalized assistance along the way. When you talk to ALEX, he'll ask you a few questions about your health care needs and explain different aspects of each benefit, including plan details and premiums. If you have questions, ALEX has answers! Meet ALEX


Upcoming Open Enrollment Events

Open houses provide you with an opportunity to speak face-to face with Human Resources staff, benefit plan vendors, and retirement system representatives. The Office of Benefit Services will be hosting two open houses this month:

  • Thursday, October 24, 4-7 p.m., Hayfield SS (Cafeteria)

Open houses will also include flu shot clinics and mini-workshops for expectant parents. Registration is required. Visit FCPS' Open Enrollment webpage to register.

The Office of Benefit Services will also host two extended hours events at Gatehouse Administration Center:

  • Tuesday, October 15, 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 7, 4-7 p.m.

Human Resources staff will be present to answer questions and provide assistance with UConnect. Please Note: Flu shots will be unavailable during extended hours. Also, due to space constraints, benefit vendors will not be able to join us for extended hours.


Questions About Open Enrollment?

Please visit the FCPS Open Enrollment webpage for more information. Thank you!


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