Open Enrollment - Changes from last year email

Changes from last year email

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Description: Send this email a few weeks before open enrollment begins. Use this template to inform employees about changes in the benefits package compared to the previous year, explain the reason for the changes, and describe how these modifications may affect them.
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Copy the template below:

Subject line option 1:

48 hours left. Select your 2027 benefits now.

Subject line option 2:

Benefits enrollment closes [DATE]. Final reminder.

Body:

[FIRST NAME],

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The window to select your 2027 benefits closes in 48 hours.

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If you haven't enrolled, log in now: [PORTAL LINK]

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After [DATE], you won't be able to make changes until next year's open enrollment — unless you have a qualifying life event (marriage, new child, job change).

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If you're unsure what to choose: Select [RECOMMENDED DEFAULT OPTION] and you'll have solid coverage while you decide next year. But don't skip enrollment entirely — you could end up uninsured or on a plan that no longer fits.

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Please reach out to [email or team] if you have any questions.

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[Signature]

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TL;DR Version:

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Last day to choose benefits for 2027 is [DATE]. Log in at [PORTAL LINK] now. If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to make changes until next year.

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Plain-Text Version:

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Hi Team,

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FINAL REMINDER: Choose your benefits by [DATE].

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If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to change your benefits until open enrollment next October, unless you experience a qualifying life event.

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Questions? Contact [NAME] at [EMAIL].

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[SIGNATURE]

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