Benefits forWake County Public School System

Important Information About Your Enrollment

IN PERSON

During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in the enrollment process.

ONLINE

You may enroll or make changes online to your flexible benefits plan. To enroll online, please refer to the Enrollment Assistance pages.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 – NOVEMBER 5, 2021*

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS ONLINE DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll/Re-Enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts⁺ (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care)**.
– Enroll, change or cancel your Vision Insurance.
– Enroll, change or cancel your Dental Insurance.
– Enroll in Telemedicine coverage (DIRECT BILLING ONLY***).****
– Enroll, change or cancel your Colonial products.

You will need to re-sign for the spending accounts if you want them to continue each year. 

*Elections made during this enrollment period may not be changed after 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2021. The only exception is for a qualified status change as defined by the Internal Revenue Service Code. A family status change must initiate the plan change within 30 days of the qualifying event.

**Employees enrolling in the Flexible Spending Accounts will need to read and agree to the FSA Administrative Fee during the online enrollment process. This Fee must be selected in order for you to select your Health Care FSA and/or Dependent Care FSA amount(s).

***The Telemedicine plan is available by Direct Billing only. No deductions will be taken via payroll deduction.

****Please see the coordinating pages of your benefit booklet/back cover for enrollment instructions and/or contact information for the Telemedicine plan.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE WHENEVER, WHEREVER.

You can view details about your benefits, view educational videos about all of your benefits, download forms, chat with one of our knowledgeable Service Center Specialists, and more on your personalized Pierce Group Benefits website. Our website is also mobile friendly, making it easy to view your plan information on the go!

IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER

This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information in this booklet including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those in this booklet.