Open Enrollment Checklist
Open Enrollment (OE) can be overwhelming! We put together this quick checklist that you can use as a reference, share, or even print out to make sure you’re making the most of this annual event!
As a reminder, OE is the only time of year where you can make changes to ALL* of your benefits. That means adding, removing, or changing your insurance plans. The choices you make during this period apply to the entirety of 2026. We recommend that when you make your choices you consider if you have upcoming medical appointments, big life milestones, or any other significant events that might affect your insurance needs.
Please use this checklist as you see fit. As always, if you have any questions, email [email protected] or give us a call 888-315-8027.
- Check in on what benefits you’re currently enrolled in on SDPEBA’s portal/your employers portal.
- Read through the benefit materials provided by the City/County/Retiree Health Service Center.
- Check out SDPEBA’s OE website to review other benefit options and plan changes.
(City, County, Retiree).
- Review the OE Guide posted on SDPEBA’s OE website.
- Share any relevant information with your partner who might be interested in additional plans, e.g., MetLife Legal, Aura (cybersecurity insurance), or Aflac!
- Attend any Benefit Help Days/Benefit Fairs.
- Review the SDPEBA Calendar to make sure you know the OE timeline.
- Contact SDPEBA with any questions about our benefits.
- Enroll before SDPEBA’s OE ends on November 25th!**
*Some benefits can be changed at any time. Benefits can also be changed during “significant life events.”
**SDPEBA’s OE ends on November 25th
The City’s OE ends on November 21st
County OE ends on October 30th
Retiree Health Service Center’s OE ends on November 25th