2027 Open Enrollment, Benefit Summary, and FAQ’s
It’s almost time to review and enroll in your benefits for 2027. Starting October 19-November 6, 2026, both active and retired members of Local 689 will have the opportunity to review benefit coverage, make changes, or update information for the upcoming plan year.
Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or simply reviewing your current coverage, this page is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about 2027 Open Enrollment.
Here, you’ll find important enrollment dates, plan information, forms, instructions, and resources to help you make informed decisions about your benefits.
General Benefits Information & Rate Charts
2027 Transit Employees’ Health and Welfare Plan Enrollment & Summary of Benefits Guide
Link: TBA
2027 Rate Chart – Active/Non-Medicare Employees’
Link: TBA
2027 Rate Chart – Retired Employees’
Link: TBA
Health Insurance for Active/Non-Medicare Employees (Summary of Benefit Coverage)
- CareFirst HMO Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage
- CareFirst PPO Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage
Health Insurance for Retired/Medicare Eligible Employees (Summary of Benefit Coverage)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Group Advantage PPO Summary of Benefits
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Summary of Benefits (TBA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Your 2027 benefit elections will take effect January 1, 2027.
No. If you decide to not make any changes, your previous benefit will rollover and remain the same.
All documentation pertaining to Open Enrollment must be submitted via DocuSign and/or received by the TEHW Office no later than Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Documents received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Check your current benefits information on the TEHW Member Portal or contact TEHW if you need assistance confirming your current election.
To add a dependent (child) to your current plan, please list their name on the back of your enrollment form, select add option, along with required information, and supplemental documentation (birth certificate and social security card). To add a spouse to your current plan, please list their name on the back of your enrollment form, along with required information, and supplemental documentation (marriage certificate and social security card).
To remove a dependent from your plan, please add their name to the back of your enrollment form and select remove option.
Members should use the current TEHW forms listed here or through DocuSign.
No. Previous-year forms may contain outdated information and will not be accepted for 2027 enrollment.
Yes. Members can now complete their 2027 Open Enrollment form and Opt-Out Form electronically through DocuSign.
Your submission will be reviewed and processed. Keep a copy of your completed documents for your records.
Electronic forms submitted through DocuSign will send the recipient a confirmation message to the email address used to complete the form. If you are unsure whether your submission was received, contact TEHW before the November 6, 2026 deadline.
