The open enrollment period for health, dental, flexcash, health and dependent care reimbursement account changes will continue through Oct. 15. Changes made during this period will become effective on Jan. 1.

The dependent and health care reimbursement plans require re-enrollment every year, even if an employee wishes to continue the same contribution amount. Current participants must complete a new enrollment form.

Please review your plans carefully; premium rates have increased, and Blue Shield HMO will add two hospitals back to the group. Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach and St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach will return to the Blue Shield HMO network on Jan. 1.

For more information, contact Payroll and Benefit Services at 562/985-4164.