Online Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Is Underway

Open Enrollment for MCPS employees began on Monday, Oct. 9 and will end on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Enroll in or make changes to your benefits, sign up for a medical and/or dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) for 2024,* add or delete dependents** and designate life insurance beneficiary(ies) online at the Benefits Enrollment System (BES).

Benefit Plan Highlights for 2024

• There will be no changes to MCPS-offered medical, prescription, dental or vision plans for 2024.
• Employees not currently enrolled in Optional Employee Term Life or Optional Dependent Term Life insurance plans may enroll during Open Enrollment without evidence of insurability or insurer approval. Other conditions must be met. Be sure to review details in upcoming Open Enrollment materials.

Don’t Delay!

To enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2024, visit the Employee Self-Service webpage, and click on the Open Enrollment link to access the BES***. Log in using your Outlook username and password. Read the welcome message and follow the onscreen instructions as you navigate the system.

You will be able to view and print confirmation of your benefit changes from the BES. You also will receive confirmation in your MCPS Outlook email account.

Remember: The deadline to make changes to your employee benefits and sign up for your 2024 FSA(s) is Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Any changes you make to your benefits will be effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

* Submit your 2024 FSA election(s) from the BES. Remember, you must submit new FSA elections every year if you wish to continue an FSA.

** Documentation is required to add dependents.

*** If you will be accessing the BES from a location other than an MCPS office or school, review requirements for accessing ESS and the BES remotely.