Health insurance enrollment period extended
I just learned that the city has extended its open enrollment period to June 18 for employees interested in changing health insurance plans. The enrollment was orginally scheduled to end today, but due to a high volume of interest from employees and the significant savings generated when people switch off Master Medical (depending on the plan, savings of about $1,200 a year per family), the city manager decided to give it a few more weeks. On the school side, for every 14 employees who switch, we save about $50k, which will enable us to reduce layoffs and keep more staff in our schools. For information, contact Stephanie Vinas, benefits coordinator, at 978-970-4105 or check out the city’s website here. Please note: it appears the website has not been updated about the extension, but I got my information directly from Ms. Vinas, so it should be accurate.