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Why Can't I Enroll or Cancel MEC Benefits on Behalf of My Employees

Unfortunately, since it is the employee’s health benefits, the employee would need to be the ones to enroll in a plan and sign the waiver ...

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Written by Regina Rovira

Why Can't I Enroll or Cancel MEC Benefits on Behalf of My Employees?

Because MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) benefits are an employee's personal health benefits, employers and company administrators are unable to enroll or cancel coverage on an employee's behalf.

Employees must personally review their benefit information, make their enrollment decisions, and acknowledge any required waivers or disclosures. For this reason, they are also responsible for requesting the cancellation of their own coverage directly with Vitable.

Employee Enrollment

If an employee needs assistance enrolling in their MEC benefits, our Enrollment Team is available to guide them through the process.

Enrollment Support

Employee Cancellations

If an employee wishes to cancel their MEC benefits, they must contact Vitable directly. Our Support Team will walk them through the cancellation process and answer any questions they may have.

Member Support

What Can Employers Do?

While employers cannot enroll or cancel coverage on an employee's behalf, they can:

  • Remind employees to complete their enrollment during their enrollment window.

  • Direct employees to the appropriate Vitable support team for assistance.

  • Answer general questions about benefit eligibility and enrollment timelines.

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