Open Enrollment - Benefits Overview Email

Benefits overview email

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Description: This email template should be sent prior to the open enrollment period to give employees an overview of the benefits options available to them for the upcoming year. It provides a concise breakdown of the various benefits, highlights any new offerings, and addresses frequently asked questions based on past years.
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Copy the template below:

Subject line option 1:

You have [X] days left to enroll in benefits for 2027. Here's a 5-minute benefits checklist.

Subject line option 2:

Have you made your benefit selections for 2027 yet?

Body:

[FIRST NAME],

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Open enrollment is halfway through. If you've already made your selections — great, you're done.

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If you haven't, here's what to do:

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Step 1: Log in at [PORTAL LINK].

Step 2: Select your medical plan. If you're unsure, the [COMPARISON TOOL / BENEFITS GUIDE] will help.

Step 3: Review any add-ons — dental, vision, [Maven / family health benefit], FSA/HSA.

Step 4: Submit. You'll get a confirmation email.

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The whole thing takes about 15 minutes. You have until [DATE] to make your selections.

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[Signature]

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TL;DR Version:

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Open enrollment for 2027 benefits closes [DATE]. If you haven't made your selections yet, log in at [PORTAL LINK] — it takes about 15 minutes. Make your selections before the deadline or you'll default to [CURRENT PLAN / NO COVERAGE].

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Plain-Text Version:

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Hi Team,

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You have until [DATE] to complete your 2027 benefit selections.

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Don't default to last year's plan without checking — premiums and coverage options may have changed.

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Questions? Contact [NAME] at [EMAIL].

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[SIGNATURE]

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