Benefits Open Enrollment
Benefits Effective October 1, 2026
Open Enrollment runs from 9/14/2026 - 9/18/2026
Welcome
Helping you and your family reach and maintain good health is very important to Workforce Innovations. We are pleased to offer a selection of benefits designed with your health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefit programs each year to ensure we consider the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability for employees. Workforce Innovations remains committed to providing a competitive, cost-effective benefit program. Each year we take great care and detail in the benefit programs offered to employees. Highlights of the 2026-2027 benefit plans include:
- PPO HSA 6350 Plan has been replaced with POS HSA 3400 Plan
- InsurChoice Products
- Discount Programs with Cash Back Rewards
- Pet Insurance
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Mental Wellness
Review the remainder of this page and the resources to learn more about your benefit plan offerings for 2026-2027!
OPEN ENROLLMENT REMINDER!
Open Enrollment is from September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026. This is the time of year where you can elect new plans with Workforce Innovations. You may switch between plans and make changes without being required to have a qualifying life event. Please also keep in mind the following when making your elections for 2026-2027:
- THIS IS A PASSIVE ENROLLMENT! If you do not make an active election for all benefits, current elections will carry forward.
Eligibility
All FULL-TIME employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefit plans offered by Workforce Innovations. Newly hired employees will be eligible the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. When you enroll in the benefits program, you may also cover your eligible dependents. Dependents include your legal spouse and children.
Children are eligible for benefits as follows:
•Medical: End of the month in which the child turns 26
•Dental, Vision and Dependent Child Life/AD&D: Up to age 26
Should your employment with Workforce Innovations end, your coverage will term at the end of month with the exception of Life and Disability which will end on the date of termination.
Enrollment
Action Required: All elections must be submitted by September 18th!
This is a PASSIVE open enrollment. All employees' elections will carry forward with the exception of your HSA contributions. If you are currently enrolled in the PPO HSA 6350 plan, you will be migrated to the POS HSA 3400 plan. If you wish to contribute to your HSA, you must make that election in Employee Navigator.
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Review your benefit information included on this site
- Log into your Employee Navigator portal
- Follow instructions and enroll in your benefits - you must complete open enrollment even if you are waiving benefits
- Make sure to save your elections and save/print your confirmation statement.
The Benefit choices you make during your open enrollment remain in effect for the entire year. You can, however, modify your elections under certain circumstances, called "Qualifying Events" These are events such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, loss of eligibility under another plan. If you experience a qualifying event, you may make changes to your benefits within 30 days of the event.
Contact Human Resources if you have questions about qualifying events.
Medical & Rx
007053761 (BCBSM) / 00628545 (BCN) | (877) 790-2583 | www.bcbsm.com
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) will be your medical and prescription carrier. You have the choice between four plans for the 2026-2027 plan year. The four plan options include a PPO plan, a PPO HSA plan, a POS plan, and an HMO plan. View the Providers & Networks for more information on how these plans networks differ from each other as well as buttons to locate participating providers.
Please be sure to register through the BCBSM member portal where you can access important information pertaining to your medical plans with BCBSM including participating providers, cost estimates for services, explanation of benefits/claims, and your accumulation amounts for deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. If you are not currently covered, you will be able to register in the BCBSM portal as of your effective date of coverage. Information on how to register can be found here.
Look up your prescriptions by viewing the BCBSM Drug List. Use the Control F feature to type in the name of your prescriptions and determine which level the drug is and whether a Prior Authorization (PA) or Quantity Limits (QL) apply. You can also determine whether there may be lower cost alternatives for your prescriptions.
Helpful Rx Cost Saving Tools & Tips!
MAIL ORDER - Many drugs are available in a 90-day supply, rather than the 30-day retail supply. Typically, mail order drugs are subject to two-times the standard 30-day copays noted above, resulting in lower expenses for you. You can get more information on how to start receiving mail order drugs by clicking here.
GOOD Rx - There are many tools online that you can use in order to save on prescription costs. One being www.goodrx.com, an online Rx database that allows you to find what pharmacy is the cheapest for your specific prescription. Additionally, you may be able to find a coupon that will greatly reduce your cost. It is important to remember that many of the coupons can only be used outside of your plan (insurance will not be applied and costs with the coupon will not count towards your deductibles and/or out-of-pocket maximums).
ASK YOUR DOCTOR – Make sure to ask if there are cost savings alternatives to the prescription they are providing. Many times, there are generic or different manufacturers that will save you money at the pharmacy.
The three medical plans function differently when it comes to networks and access. The PPO and POS plans provide out-of-network coverage for a variety of services, whereas the HMO only provides out-of-network coverage in the event of a true emergency. If you do seek care out of network, you will experience higher cost sharing in addition to possible balance billing. View the comparison below for additional details on the differences between the PPO, POS, and HMO plans when it comes to networks and access.
Instructions and tips for locating participating providers below --
Enter your zip code and select "Yes this is Correct" and select the button that defaults to "I don't know my network" and then select "Find a different plan" from here you will select the network based on plan:
- PPO 1500: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO
- POS 2000 & POS HSA 3400: Blue Elect Plus POS
- HMO 3000: Blue Care Network HMO
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Teladoc Health
Members can receive urgent and behavioral health virtual care 24/7.
All eligible members will need to download the Teladoc Health app and create an account with Teladoc Health.
Virtual Urgent Care
Have a virtual visit with a U.S. board-certified doctor for minor illnesses such as colds, sore throats, urinary tract infections and pink eye. Visits are available for adults and children 24/7.
Mental Health Services
Through the Mental Health option, you can connect with a licensed therapist or U.S. board-certified psychiatrist when you’re dealing with stressful situations or issues such as grief, anxiety and depression. Mental health visits require an appointment, but many therapists and psychiatrists have evening and weekend availability.
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
(866) 346-5800 | memberservices@healthequity.com | www.healthequity.com
The Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The POS HSA 3400 plan is qualified for an HSA. By contributing to an HSA you reduce your taxable income, so you pay less in taxes — which saves you money.
HSA IRS Maximums are shown below and are on a calendar year basis. The maximums are a combined maximum for participant and any employer provided funds to the HSA. If you elect the HSA plan mid-year, maximums are prorated based on your effective date in the HSA plan.
2026 IRS Contribution Maximums
$4,400 for a single contract | $8,750 for a two person or family
$1,000 "Catch Up" contribution for those age 55+
2027 IRS Contribution Maximums
$4,500 for a single contract | $9,000 for a two person or family
$1,000 "Catch Up" contribution for those age 55+
If you have an HSA with another bank or custodian, you can transfer your funds to the Workforce Innovations HSA's with Health Equity by completing this form.
Visit the Health Equity HSA page for more information by clicking HERE!
Dental
Group #1122249 | 800.524.0149 | www.princpal.com
Workforce Innovations dental plans provide comprehensive coverage to help you and your family maintain good dental health. The dental plans include both in and out of network benefits. Although your cost sharing is the same in and out of network, if you do go out of network it is likely that you will experience balance billing.
Please be sure to register through the Principal member portal where you can access important information pertaining to your dental plan with Principal including participating providers, coverage information, and explanation of benefits/claims. If you are not currently covered, you will be able to register in the Principal portal as of your effective date of coverage.
Below is a high-level overview of your plan options and benefit information:
What are Preventive Services? Routine oral exams and cleanings, x-rays, sealants & fluoride treatments
What are Basic Services? Periodontics, endodontics (root canals), simple oral surgery & fillings
What are Major Services? Prosthodontics, complex oral surgery, crowns, dentures, implants & bridges
You can view more details of these plans by accessing the benefit summaries provided below.
The Principal dental plan provides both in and out of network coverage at the same benefit schedule, however, if you do choose to visit a nonparticipating dentist you may be balance billed and may have to pay more.
Locate a participating provider by using the button below.
Vision
Group #1122249 | 866.939.3633 | www.principal.com
Workforce Innovations offers vision coverage through Principal to help pay for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses.
Please be sure to register through the Principal member portal where you can access important information pertaining to your vision plan with Principal including participating providers, coverage information, and explanation of benefits/claims. If you are not currently covered, you will be able to register in the Principal portal as of your effective date of coverage.
Below is a high-level overview of your plan and in-network benefits:
Your vision network with Principal is the VSP network. You may use the eye care professional of your choice. However, when you visit a participating in-network provider, you receive higher levels of coverage. If you choose to receive services out-of-network, you may be required to pay that provider at time of service and will need to submit a claim to VSP for the applicable reimbursement based on the out-of-network reimbursement schedule.
Locate a participating provider using the button, select the VSP network.
Financial Protection
Workforce Innovations provide all employees Basic Life/AD&D at no cost to you. In addition to these benefits, we offer a variety of insurance you can choose from on a voluntary, employee paid basis so you can select what is best for your family. All of these coverages are provided to protect your income and out of pocket expenses.
A sudden accident or death can leave you or your loved ones in a vulnerable position. Workforce Innovations provides all eligible employees Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in the amount of a flat $20,000 benefit at no cost to you. Employees have the opportunity to enroll in additional Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance which will supplement lost income in the event of an accident or death. If you choose to enroll in employee coverage, this will be in addition to your employer provided Basic Life coverage.
- Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required for increases in excess of 2 increment during open enrollment and for those electing voluntary life for the first time after initially waiving the coverage.
- Who's Your Beneficiary? Naming a beneficiary is a crucial part of electing life insurance. Also, don't forget to update your primary or secondary beneficiary if you experience a life event, such as a divorce or birth of a child.
- *Guarantee Issue only applies to new hires or newly eligible spouses (due to marriage) electing benefits for the first time; or, when increasing benefits during open enrollment. You are eligible to increase your benefits by 2 increments, not to exceed the guarantee issue amount, during the 2025 open enrollment period with no evidence of insurability.
Employee Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Everyday illnesses or injuries can interfere with your ability to work, more serious issues can impact your ability to work indefinitely. Even a few weeks away from work can make it difficult to manage household costs. Disability coverage provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income, so you can focus on getting better and worry less about keeping up with your bills.
Personal Support & Assistance
Workforce Innovations realizes that your needs go beyond just the standard insurance. This is why we also provide all employees and their families access to personal service and assistance resources at no cost. Here you will find information on our Employee Assistance Program and Travel Assistance resources, both to give you peace of mind and support when you need it the most!
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - All employees and their families have access to use the EAP services. Representative who can assist you through work-life balance, stress management, grief, counseling, and much more. They will also help you find resources within your community.
- In-person or virtual consulting
- Legal, financial, and identity theft services
- Work-life web support
Contact Magellan Health Care toll-free at 800-450-1327 or Member.MagellanHealthcare.com for more info and to take advantage of these free services when you need them most.
*When you create an account, enter Principal Core as the program name
Wellbeing
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, where stress and mental health issues are on the rise, effective well-being plays a crucial role. At Workforce Innovations, we recognize that a healthy, content workforce is not only more productive but also fosters a positive culture. We strive for a supportive and inclusive environment where we encourage and support improvement of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Whether within a corporate setting, a community, or on a personal level, well-being focuses on fostering awareness, empathy, and support to create a healthier and more balanced workplace and environment for all. Prioritizing employee wellness and wellbeing is not just a policy but a reflection of our commitment to both the individual and collective success of team.
To access the wellbeing newsletter, which includes resources, tips, recipes, and more, please select the button below.
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Have Questions?
As you consider your benefit options, please be sure to review all available information. If you need further assistance, please reach out to Human Resources.
This is a high-level guide of certain benefits your employer offers. The information in this benefits guide is intended as a general outline of the benefits available under the following welfare benefit programs offered by your employer and should not be considered legal, investment or other benefits advice. Benefits described are subject to change, amendment, or termination without notice to, or the agreement of, any employee/participant. All protected health information is confidential, pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. If you have any questions about your benefits guide, contact Human Resources. If you (and/or your dependents) have Medicare or will become eligible for Medicare in the next 12 months, a Federal law gives you more choices about your prescription drug coverage.