Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00PM EST 

For Changes Effective July 1, 2025 (Fiscal Year 2026)

The City’s annual health insurance open enrollment is once again upon us. Open Enrollment will begin on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 and continue until Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00PM EST. During this time, you have the opportunity to enroll in new benefits or make changes to your current health plan. We will continue to offer comprehensive health plans, including dental and vision, to all of our employees at 25% of the full premium cost.

All enrollment documents must be received by the Benefits Office no later than Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the close of business (4:00PM EST). The GIC will not accept any forms for Open Enrollment after this time. 

All GIC enrollment forms can be completed and signed electronically through a secure email link. This electronic capability, MyGICLink, streamlines your benefit enrollment and change process. Please contact the Benefits Office, provide us with an email address, and the link will be provided to you from the GIC within 24 hours of the request. If you are unable to complete an electronic form, please contact the Benefits Office to request a paper form.

Please ensure that all information requested on the form is complete and all applicable required documents are included. We will not be able to process any incomplete forms. Please note that the May 1, 2025 deadline still applies even if your form has been returned to you or is incomplete. 

If you have any questions regarding your benefits or need a paper form, please contact the Benefits Office at 413-787-6055 or by emailing benefits@springfieldcityhall.com. Our office is open Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

Employee Action Items

• Review the GIC Benefit Decision Guide for benefit summaries effective July 1, 2025.
• Review the City of Springfield Rate Sheet to see which plan fits into your budget.
• Contact the plans to find out specific details for doctors and hospitals. Your GIC Benefit Decision Guide is an overview of GIC benefits; it is not a comprehensive plan handbook.

Currently Enrollees:

• If you are happy with your current health and dental/vision elections, NO action is required, your health benefits will remain exactly as they are and will automatically roll over. **If you have an FSA/DCA you must reenroll in this account each year. (see below)

• If you would like to CHANGE your current elections, you must complete a form. Contact our office to request a link to complete an electronic form or the GIC at 617-727-2310.

Not Currently Enrolled:

• If you would like to enroll in health or dental/vision benefits, you must complete a form. Contact our office to request a link to complete an electronic form or the GIC at 617-727-2310.

**Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA):**

• YOU MUST REENROLL in FSA and/or DCA accounts every year if you want to have either. This can be completed electronically through the Ameriflex Participant Portal. Click here to view instructions.

Thanks,

City of Springfield Benefits Team