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Committee outlines enrollment window and communications plan for revised STD plan
Summary
The committee set an open-enrollment approach: 31-day window for new hires, a proposed two-week window for current employees, and a communications plan using SharePoint, HR Buzz and manager briefings with emphasis on real-life examples including mental health supports.
Committee members and insurance representatives discussed implementation steps for the revised short-term disability plan, specifying that open enrollment for new hires will use a 31-day window while insurance representative Lance Pfarrer suggested a two-week window for current employees. The minutes record use of county channels—SharePoint and HR Buzz—and manager involvement for education and rollout.
The committee emphasized messaging that highlights real-life benefits, including mental health support, rather than focusing solely on numbers. Assigned tasks include scheduling webinars and manager briefings ahead of the preferred Sept. 1 start date; the minutes indicate follow-up responsibility for Natsha Schmid to notify the insurer.
