HR Connections – Open Enrollment Begins May 1


OPEN ENROLLMENT is an annual event to review, change, or add to your medical, vision, and dental plan, as well as set up contributions for a Health Savings Account HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). This is the ONLY time you may change your benefits during the year unless you experience a qualifying event. (See HRConnections for a complete listing of qualifying events.)
UM Shore Regional Health will be offering the same health, dental and vision plans as last year.
Does everyone need to re-enroll?  No, unless you are signing up for the first time, making changes or enrolling in Flexible Spending.  (You must enroll every year to have a Flexible Spending account)
If enrolling dependents for the first time, supporting documentation is required.

  • Elections remain in effect through June 30, 2018 unless you experience a qualified life event.
  • If you take no action, the plans you have now will carry over to July 1, 2017 EXCEPT your flexible spending account (if you have one).

 Need to reset your password for HR Connections? Call HRConnections at 855-486-6747.
Never tried Flexible Spending before? It is a simple way to put aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses.  Even if you only take one prescription medication regularly and see your doctor one time per year you can put aside the co-pay expenses and save the tax dollars. Consider opening an account this year.  See your enrollment guide or HRConnections for more details.
Need Assistance? Human Resources Business Partners will be available by appointment to assist with on-line support once we are in the enrollment period. Any questions, call:
Tanya Gross, ext. 5935
Kelley Mills, ext. 5007 or 410-778-7655
Melinda Simpkins, ext. 5904