09/07/2026
Open enrollment starts in about eight weeks for most calendar-year plans. The comms plan should already be locked.
Teams that start education in September and October, instead of the week before enrollment opens, consistently see higher plan understanding and fewer support tickets once OE hits. The lift isn't in the enrollment portal. It's in the six weeks before anyone logs in.
If your comms calendar isn't built yet, this is the window: https://hubs.li/Q04vYNW-0
Discover 7 proven pre-open enrollment education strategies to reduce employee confusion, improve benefits engagement, and create a smoother Open Enrollment experience.