{"id":929,"date":"2021-10-15T18:57:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T18:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/?p=929"},"modified":"2022-02-21T23:57:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T23:57:41","slug":"ddi-october-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddibenefits.com\/site\/2021\/10\/ddi-october-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"DDI October 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Enrollment Season for 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthcare continues to be top of mind, especially in these times. Whether you are an employer, an employee, on COBRA, between jobs, shopping for health insurance for you and your family, retiring or planning for Medicare, you don\u2019t want to miss your open enrollment opportunities. Below are important timelines, as we approach the health insurance open enrollment season. DDI is committed to help you evaluate your options and choose the coverage that best fits your company\u2019s and\/or your personal needs. Understanding your health coverage is more important than ever as we continue to face a global pandemic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Individual Health Insurance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Open Enrollment for 2022 runs Monday, November 1, 2021 \u2013 Saturday, January 15, 2022. Plans and prices will be available to preview shortly before November 1. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.us16.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=faba028af613e272247031074&amp;id=726d98dd7d&amp;e=3aa1189586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>here<\/u><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to see a snapshot of the 2022 Oregon state rate filings.<\/li><li><strong>Medicare:<\/strong>&nbsp; Every year, Medicare\u2019s open enrollment period is October 15- December 7. During this period Medicare beneficiaries can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year. Most people enrolled in Medicare don\u2019t need to take action, as their plans usually rollover. Insurance companies are required to send an Annual Notice of Change. If you are satisfied that your current plan will meet your needs for the next year, you don\u2019t need to do anything. Not sure about Medicare? Register&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.us16.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=faba028af613e272247031074&amp;id=b56ed05460&amp;e=3aa1189586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong>for a free Medicare 101 Webinar to learn more.<\/li><li><strong>Employer Group Plans<\/strong>:&nbsp; Open enrollment for employer groups is typically a month or two prior to the plan renewal date. Employers have the flexibility to choose their specific timeframe for allowing employees and their families to review their plan options and make elections.&nbsp; DDI helps to coordinate the process and is available to work directly with your employees to assist them with these important decisions. Click&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.us16.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=faba028af613e272247031074&amp;id=35b1de86a5&amp;e=3aa1189586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong>to see a snapshot of the 2022 Oregon state rate flings for small employer plans (&lt;50 employees)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mineral HR \u2013 FREE to DDI clients!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DDI\u2019s HR services are getting an upgrade! &nbsp;DDI employer clients will be receiving an email soon, from \u201cMineral\u201d ( the address will be &#8220;<a href=\"mailto:noreply@trustmineral.com\">noreply@trustmineral.com<\/a>&#8220;) inviting you to get started with our new HR platform, FREE to DDI clients.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.us16.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=faba028af613e272247031074&amp;id=907395e415&amp;e=3aa1189586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Here<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>is a flyer about their services and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddibenefits.us16.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=faba028af613e272247031074&amp;id=c0877f068e&amp;e=3aa1189586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>is a Step-by-Step Guide to HR and Compliance with Mineral. We encourage you to create a password and get started on the platform so you can receive news and information tailored to your company\u2019s needs. Here are a few high-lights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Easily create a compliant employee handbook<\/li><li>Find answers to common HR questions<\/li><li>Stay up to date on changing laws and policies<\/li><li>Take a quick test to identify compliance gaps and action items, and to receive recommendations tailored to your business<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open Enrollment Season for 2022 Healthcare continues to be top of mind, especially in these times. Whether you are an employer, an employee, on COBRA, between jobs, shopping for health insurance for you and your family, retiring or planning for Medicare, you don\u2019t want to miss your open enrollment opportunities. 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