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Benefits enrollment readiness guide

Before the enrollment window opens, confirm that the people, data, technology, and communication work are ready. Each handoff should have a named owner and a next step.

Step 1

Check enrollment readiness

  1. Case decisions

    Document plans, rates, eligibility, contribution approach, pay frequency, and the target effective date.

  2. Census quality

    Confirm required fields are complete, resolve obvious duplicates, and transmit the file through the approved secure path.

  3. Platform path

    Confirm the existing benefits platform or Employee Navigator provided by Cory District, along with the required payroll or administration output and agreed access.

  4. Employee access

    Confirm how employees will receive announcements, schedule conversations, and complete elections.

  5. Communication approval

    Approve the message, timing, reminders, and the internal contact for employee questions.

  6. Counselor schedule

    Plan appointment windows around employee availability, time zones, and expected participation.

  7. Progress reporting

    Agree when the employer and broker will review participation updates and who decides on follow-up.

  8. Close and reconciliation

    Plan for final elections, outstanding questions, and the first-invoice review.

Step 2

Ask three questions before opening the window

  1. Access

    Can every eligible employee understand how to get help?

  2. Ownership

    Does each operating task have a named owner?

  3. Handoff

    Is the next handoff clear when enrollment closes?

Review the four-phase enrollment process
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Enrollment readiness guide

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