Open Enrollment is here! As you review your benefits for 2027, the good news is that your Medical, Dental and Vision plans are staying the same. You’ll continue to have access to the same providers and plan designs you know today.
More Paycheck Protection at No Additional Cost (Short Term Disability)
We’re especially excited about the enhancements to Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage for 2027! Think of STD as paycheck protection—it helps replace a portion of your income if an illness or injury keeps you from working. Higher maximum benefits means greater financial protection. There is no additional cost to you, Goodwill pays the additional premium.
Here’s a quick look at what’s staying the same and what’s changing:
| Benefit | What’s Staying the Same | What’s Changing for 2027 |
| Medical | Sidecar remains our medical provider, with no changes to the plan design. | Medical premiums will increase slightly. |
| Dental | Delta Dental remains our dental provider, with no changes to the plan design. | Dental premiums will increase slightly. |
| Vision | EyeMed remains our vision provider, with no changes to the plan design. | No increase in premiums. |
| Paycheck Protection Basic Short-Term Disability | Income protection when you need it most. | Maximum weekly benefit increases from $200 to $500. Employer paid benefit. |
| Paycheck Protection 50% Buy-Up Short-Term Disability | Continues to provide additional income protection. | Maximum weekly benefit increases from $500 to $750. Employee paid benefit. |
| Paycheck Protection 60% Buy-Up Short-Term Disability | Coverage continues with a maximum benefit of $1,900 per week. | No change. Employee paid benefit. |
Open Enrollment Is Easy, and We’re Here to Help
All Full Time employees are required to sign into Dayforce and elect or decline benefits.
Choosing your benefits shouldn’t be complicated. Stop by one of our guided enrollment sessions next week, where we can help you enroll, walk through your options, and answer your questions in person.
Need help at another time? We’re here for you. Reach out anytime at benefits@gwcols.org.
