FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240

CLEVELAND, October 28 — As a follow-up to the National Division’s News Flash of October 11, all open enrollment materials must be returned to Railroad Enrollment Services and postmarked no later than November 4, 2011. Enrollment in the H&W Plan will provide coverage for Railroad employees and their eligible dependents effective January 1, 2012. The enrollment period for the H&W Plan began on October 3, 2011 and runs through November 4, 2011.

For those Railroad employees who have a benefit choice for the 2012 calendar year, included in their enrollment packet is a “Comparison of Benefits Chart.” Railroad employees should also refer to their Summary Plan Description (SPD) for a more detailed explanation of the benefits being offered to assist as they make their benefit choice for 2012.

If a Railroad employee has any updates or corrections to provide, the Enrollment Form and/or Dependent Add Form should be completed and returned with any required documentation to Railroad Enrollment Services. It must be postmarked no later than NOVEMBER 4, 2011 or by the ‘Return by’ date printed on the Enrollment Form or their Dependent Add Form, whichever is later.

Any Railroad employee who needs to speak with Railroad Enrollment Services, regarding their 2012 enrollment, can call 1-800-753-2692 for more information.