Open Enrollment will be conducted September 30-October 31, 2017.

The State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees, under the direction of Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, approved several changes for the 2018 benefit year. These changes are meant to reduce plan complexity for members while still maintaining quality health coverage and providing long-term financial stability for the State Health Plan. In addition, this year’s online enrollment process is simple and straightforward.

Last year, it took around 50 “clicks” to complete the process. This year, it will only take around 10!

All members will be automatically enrolled in the 70/30 Plan but YOU MUST TAKE ACTION to reduce your premium.

If you prefer the 80/20 Plan, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION! If you want to reduce your monthly premium on either plan, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION by completing the tobacco attestation!

If you fail to take action during Open Enrollment, your monthly premiums will be considerably higher in 2018! For active members the 70/30 and 80/20 plans offer the opportunity to reduce your monthly premium by $60 each month by completing the tobacco attestation. The tobacco attestation is attesting to being tobacco-free or committing to enroll in the QuitlineNC multiple-call program by the end of Open Enrollment. The multiple-call program requires all participants set a quit date within 30 days of enrolling in the program. Members are not considered enrolled in the program until they complete their first call with a certified Quit Coach.

For more information please check out the resources below, including the Decision Guide, which was mailed to your home. Additional information can be found on the State Health Plan’s website at www.shpnc.org. Additional information can be found on the State Health Plan’s website at www.shpnc.org.