Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, November 3 and ends at 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
You will need to make your benefit selections in the Star Tribune UKG by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17th.
You should review your benefit selections, even if no changes are desired.
To access Open Enrollment, go through UKG or go to myinfo.startribune.com to access UKG outside Star Tribune.
Once you are logged in to Ultipro click on Myself > Open Enrollment to enroll.
Important Reminders:
- You must make the desired 2022 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) elections in the Open Enrollment system for 2022. They will not carry over from the prior year.
- You can carry over up to $550 in unused health care FSA funds into the next year.
- You must have completed the 2021 Star Tribune Wellness Program requirements by September 30, 2021, to receive preferred benefits in 2022. If you are covering your spouse in the medical plans, she/he also must have completed the requirements to earn the preferred benefits. Dependent children do not need to participate.
- Verify your home address is correct in UKG. Your medical ID card and other important benefits information will be mailed to your home address on file.
More about 2022 Benefits:
We encourage you to learn more about your 2022 benefit choices by reviewing the 2022 Benefits Enrollment Guide and informational video.
Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary benefits offer you additional choices to round out your benefits package while taking advantage of group rates.
- Vision – We are offering vision coverage for you and your family through EyeMed. EyeMed’s vision care benefits include coverage for eye exams, lenses and frames, and contact lenses. You pay 100% of the cost for vision coverage through pre-tax payroll deductions. Eligibility for vision coverage will be the same as eligibility for dental coverage. Vision Plan Summary.
Contact benefits@startribune.com if you have any questions or call the Benefits Hotline at (612) 673-7458.