Enroll

ACTION REQUIRED
You must enroll within 31 days of your hire date, the date you change to a benefit-eligible status, or the date of your family status change if you want coverage for yourself and your dependents in 2016.

It’s Easy to Enroll
The Kindred Benefits Marketplace website takes you through your benefits shopping one decision at a time, providing helpful education and decision support every step of the way. Use the steps below to enroll in your 2016 benefits. Remember, you must enroll within 31 days if you want coverage for yourself and your dependents in 2016.

Before you enroll, make sure you’re eligible!

Log In
The first time you visit the Kindred Benefits Marketplace website, select “Create an account.” Next, enter your Social Security number, last name and date of birth to identify yourself. Then, you’ll select a unique user name and password that you’ll use whenever you come back to the site.

Start Shopping
To select your benefits, click on the “Get started” button and then follow the simple enrollment steps.

1. Profile

• Review your personal information.
• Enter information for any dependents you wish to cover, if needed. Keep in mind that your dependents may only be enrolled in the same plans you select for yourself.

2. Open Enrollment

• Answer some questions to help identify the best coverage for your needs.
• Compare plan features and costs.
• Use the educational resources to learn more.
• Select the benefits you want to enroll in.

3. Confirmation

• Review the benefits summary and confirm your enrollment selections. Print a copy of your enrollment confirmation in case you need it later.

4. Next Steps

• Submit Dependent Verification documentation within 41 days of your benefits eligibility date, if applicable. Click here to read important information about covering dependents.
• Complete the Healthy Steps Wellness program requirements to earn and retain the discounted, Healthy Rewards Rate. Click here for more information on the program requirements and deadlines.

RIGHT TO APPEAL
If you miss a deadline you may have the opportunity to submit an appeal within 60 days of the coverage effective date or the date your rate increases as a result of a missed wellness program deadline. Please see the Benefits Enrollment/Wellness Appeal Request Form cover sheet found on the Resource Center page of the Kindred Benefits Marketplace for more details.