The Hourly Open Enrollment Period for Optional Group Life and Dependent Group Life Insurance

 

BENEFITS REPORT

 

The Hourly Open Enrollment Period for Optional Group Life and Dependent Group Life Insurance will be from November 7, 2022 to November 25, 2022 – 3 weeks.

During this open enrollment period, active Hourly employees with at least 1 year of seniority as of November 7, 2022 and DOB >November 6, 1952 will be permitted to apply to increase their coverage without evidence of insurability as follows:

  • By one (1) schedule for Optional Group Life Insurance (See Table below for schedule information)
  • By two (2) schedules for Dependent Group Life Insurance (See Table below for schedule information)
  • Employees actively at work who have not previously enrolled will be permitted to enter the programs up to Schedule V

If interested in this opportunity, employees are required to log on to the GM Benefits Centre website www.gmcanadabenefits.com during the open enrollment period and complete the enrollment process online.  The online period to enroll will open on November 7th and will end at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 25th, 2022.  Employees will not be able to participate in the Open Enrollment Period after 11:59 PM on Friday, November 25.2022.

Coverage changes will take effect for those who are eligible, have successfully applied and are actively at work on January 1st, 2023. The GM Benefits Centre will mail a confirmation letter to employees in early December that confirms the coverage amounts.  Please note that if the employee is not eligible or not actively at work on January 1st, 2023 the application will be null and void.

In Solidarity

Lawrence Robson/ Alt. Bronwyn Bowslaugh
905-641-6444

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