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  <title><![CDATA[Benefits Open Enrollment Period Begins Oct. 25]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>With the year coming to a close, it is a good time to review what worked well in 2021 and what not did not - including benefits!</p>

<p>The opportunity to make benefit changes starts next week with Open Enrollment running from Monday, October 25&nbsp;through Friday, November 5.</p>

<p>All benefits-eligible employees can begin to review 2022&nbsp;options and plan changes by visiting <a href="https://benefits.usg.edu/" target="_blank">benefits.usg.edu</a>.</p>

<p>There are two required certifications to be aware of:</p>

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	<li><strong>Working Spouse Surcharge: </strong>There will be a surcharge of <strong>$100 per month </strong>applied to spouses covered under the plan who work and receive an offer of coverage through their place of employment.</li>
	<li><strong>Tobacco Surcharge: </strong>A <strong>$100/per month tobacco surcharge</strong> will be added to monthly premiums for individuals (and/or any of their&nbsp;dependents) who use tobacco products.</li>
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<p>The Virtual Benefits Fair will take place October. 25 to 29, from 9:30&nbsp;a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes&nbsp;live sessions, chats with vendors, and&nbsp;benefits information. Visit <a href="http://usg.vfairs.com" target="_blank">usg.vfairs.com</a>&nbsp;to register and attend.</p>

<p>To view premium changes and full benefits guide you can visit: <a href="https://benefits.usg.edu/assets/documents/health-and-well-being/2022_Comparison_Guide_revised.pdf">https://benefits.usg.edu/assets/documents/health-and-well-being/2022_Comparison_Guide_revised.pdf</a></p>

<p>Georgia Tech Human Resources Benefits Department will also be hosting info sessions on the following dates:</p>

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	<li><a href="https://hr.gatech.edu/events/2022-virtual-open-enrollment-information-session-oct-27" target="_blank">Wednesday, October 27 |&nbsp;2 to 3 p.m.</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://hr.gatech.edu/events/2022-virtual-open-enrollment-information-session-nov-2" target="_blank">Tuesday, November 2&nbsp;| 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://hr.gatech.edu/events/2022-virtual-open-enrollment-information-session-nov-4" target="_blank">Thursday, November 4 | 1 to 2&nbsp;p.m.</a></li>
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