Can a multi-option employer add an additional lean plan design and conduct a Special Open Enrollment?

Yes, between March 23rd and May 31st, UnitedHealthcare will not impose any fully insured policy limitations on employer /plan sponsors who want to:

1. allow new enrollees (i.e. eligible individuals that previously declined group coverage during open enrollment) the opportunity to enroll in any plan option available under the employer/plan sponsor’s benefit offerings, and/or
2. allow existing enrollees (i.e. those who are currently enrolled in a benefit offering) the opportunity to change their prior election and enroll in a newly added leaner plan design. As always, UnitedHealthcare encourage plan sponsors to review any changes to their plan with their employee benefit plan counsel and/or tax advisor. The group’s effective date will not change, and the new plan will become effective between April 1 – June 1, depending on timing of plan change request. Follow standard off-cycle plan change process.

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