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Harvard Pilgrim Offers Special Open Enrollment for April 1
Posted 04.01.20
Harvard Pilgrim will permit small and large group fully insured employers to hold a special enrollment period between March 27, 2020 and April 10, 2020 for an April 1 effective date for employees who previously did not enroll in coverage. The special enrollment period is at the discretion of the employer and does not require any affirmative notice to Harvard Pilgrim.
Employers should consult with their own legal counsel to see if Section 125 limits the employer’s ability to offer such an open enrollment.
Self-insured customers may adopt a similar special enrollment period at their discretion. Self-insured clients are encouraged to check with their stop loss carrier about any implications to changing their eligibility guidelines.