
Open enrollment toolkit ❯ Changes from last year email
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.
HTML/Formatted Version:
[FIRST NAME],Open enrollment for 2027 benefits is open now through [DATE]. Before you log in, here's what's different from last year:
What's changing:
What's staying the same:
Why this matters:
[If applicable — e.g., "If you don't actively enroll, you'll be defaulted into [PLAN], which may not match your needs."]Take a few minutes to review your options before you select: [PORTAL LINK]
Questions about what changed or what's right for you? Reach out to [email or team].
[Signature]
TL;DR Version:
2027 benefits enrollment is open. Key changes: [CHANGE 1], [CHANGE 2], [CHANGE 3]. Review your options and enroll by [DATE]: [PORTAL LINK]
Plain-Text Version:
Hi Team,2027 open enrollment is here. A few things have changed from last year:
Everything else — [e.g., plan tiers, FSA process] — stays the same.Log in to review and enroll by [DATE]: [PORTAL LINK]
Questions? Contact [NAME] at [EMAIL].
[SIGNATURE]

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