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OPEN ENROLLMENT 2026
Open Enrollment begins Monday, May 18 and ends on Friday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. (AKDT).
What’s Changing?
Over the past several years, the Health Trust has worked hard to manage costs carefully and limit increases to participants. Employee contribution rates did not change for eight straight years prior to the 2025/2026 Plan Year.
As health care costs continue to rise, it is necessary to increase monthly employee contribution rates for the 2026/2027 Plan Year to help slow the draw-down of reserves and maintain the long-term financial stability of the Plan. 2026/2027 Plan Year contribution rates are as follows:
- Plan A: $370/month (increase of $25)
- Plan B: $180/month (increase of $15)
- Plan C: $45/month (increase of $5)
- Plan D: $50/month (increase of $5)
How to Enroll:
Starting May 18, you can:
- Click “Open Enrollment” at the top of this page to log in and complete your form online, or
- Use the paper form in your Open Enrollment packet (mail, fax, or send via secure message through “Contact Us”).
You MUST complete Open Enrollment if:
- You want to change your Plan.
- You want to enroll in a Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) — HCRA elections do not roll over.
- You and your spouse are enrolled in Plan A — you must confirm your spouse’s eligibility for other employer-sponsored coverage.
- Failure to confirm will result in a $125/month spousal surcharge even if your spouse is not eligible for other employer-sponsored coverage.
Watch for Your Open Enrollment Packet by May 18
Your Open Enrollment packet should arrive in the mail by Monday, May 18. Please review the materials to see if you want to:
- Change your health plan.
- Enroll in a Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA).
- Learn about the spousal surcharge if your spouse is enrolled in Plan A.
If you don’t receive your packet by May 18, contact the Administrative Office at 866-553-8206 or send a secure message through Contact Us. You can also view the materials below.
Trustee Letter
Benefit Guide
HCRA Worksheet
Full-Time Enrollment Form
Part-Time Enrollment Form
NEW BENEFITS PLAN BOOKLET
The new Benefits Plan Booklet is now available:
Plan Booklet
The Benefits Plan Booklet explains how your health plan works and includes important details about eligibility, what services are covered, the Plan’s PPOs, preauthorization requirements, and much more.
THE TRUST EAP, RESOURCES FOR LIVING PROVIDED THROUGH AETNA
When you or your enrolled dependents need help managing personal, family, and work issues, the EAP allows up to six free counseling sessions per year plus referrals to community information and other services including child/elder care assistance, legal services, assistance with workplace issues and more.
To access the EAP through Aetna Resources for Living:
- Website: www.rfl.com (content available in both English and Spanish)
- Login = ASEA Password = eap
- Call: 1-888-238-6232/ TTY:711 (toll-free)
Click here to learn more.
CONSIDER TRANSCARENT
The Trust has partnered with Transcarent to offer you high quality surgical care and virtual physical therapy care at NO cost to you. You pay $0 (no copay, no deductible) when you receive care through the Transcarent Surgery Care and Virtual Physical Therapy programs.
Through Transcarent Surgery Care, you have access to high-quality surgery care for your non-urgent surgeries by a top-rated surgeon who is an expert for your procedure at a surgical facility that has a proven track record for health outcomes. Click here to learn more.
The Transcarent Virtual Physical Therapy program offers you the opportunity to receive your physical therapy care from the comfort of your own home – or wherever you are! No referral is needed to connect virtually with a licensed physical therapist. Click here to learn more.
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