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Annual Benefits Enrollment Checklist

An annual benefits enrollment checklist guides HR through the yearly renewal and re-enrollment cycle, from reviewing the expiring group policies and getting broker quotes to running the employee enrollment window, sending data to the insurer and updating payroll deductions. It keeps each step owned and dated.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ANNUAL BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

Company:: [Company Name]
Policy Renewal Date:: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Enrollment Window:: [DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
Coordinator:: [HR Name]

Phase 1: Planning (90-60 days before renewal) – HR and Broker

Collect expiring policy schedules for GMC, GTL and GPA
Obtain claims analysis and claims ratio from broker
Gather employee feedback on current benefits
Agree budget for the coming year with finance
Decide changes: sum insured, parental cover, top-up, wellness

Phase 2: Quotes and Finalisation (60-30 days) – Broker and Finance

Share cleaned member census with broker
Receive and compare insurer quotes
Negotiate terms and finalise insurer and TPA
Get internal approval from [Authorised Signatory]
Confirm CD account top-up requirement

Phase 3: Employee Enrollment (30-10 days) – HR

Publish benefits summary and FAQs
Run briefing sessions for each location and shift
Open enrollment forms for dependants, top-up and parental cover
Collect mediclaim declarations and opt-outs
Send reminders before the window closes

Phase 4: Insurer Submission (10-0 days) – HR and Broker

Validate names and dates of birth against ID records
Submit final census and premium payment
Receive policy copy and check all terms
Confirm e-card issue date with TPA

Phase 5: Payroll and Post-Renewal (0-30 days after) – Payroll and HR

Set up employee premium deductions as per consent
Share e-cards and TPA helpline with employees
Reconcile e-cards against census and fix errors
File enrollment forms and declarations securely
Record lessons learned for next year

Completed by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

Reviewed by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

Phase-wise checklist from planning to post-renewal
Owners for HR, broker, finance and payroll
Data quality checks before sending to the insurer
Employee communication steps
Payroll deduction setup
Post-enrollment reconciliation

When to use it

Two to three months before group insurance renewal
When opening a flexi benefits or top-up election window
When changing insurer, TPA or broker
For a post-renewal audit of what was done

How to customise this template

1Add your renewal date and work back target dates
2Rename owners to actual people
3Add location-specific steps for multi-site companies
4Remove flexi steps if you have fixed benefits

HR tips

Start early; late renewals risk a gap in cover
Clean member data before sharing with insurers
Communicate changes in plain language with examples
Reconcile e-cards issued against the final census

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Frequently asked questions

When should HR start group insurance renewal?+

Ideally two to three months before expiry, to allow time for claims analysis, quotes, negotiation and employee enrollment.

What data does the insurer need at renewal?+

Typically the member census with names, dates of birth, relationships and sum insured, plus the claims history from the broker.

What is open enrollment?+

A fixed window when employees can add or change dependants, top-ups and flexible benefits for the coming year.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT FORM
Company:
[Company Name]
Form No.:
[Reference Number]
Date of Submission:
[Date]
Enrollment Deadline:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Please complete all sections within the enrollment window and return this form to [HR Name], Human Resources. Benefits will be activated only after HR verification.
Section A: Employee Details
Employee Name (as per PAN)
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Date of Joining
Work Location
Date of Birth
Gender
Mobile Number
Personal Email
PAN
Aadhaar (last 4 digits only)
Section B: Statutory Benefits
UAN (if already allotted)
Previous PF Account / Member ID
ESI IP Number (if applicable, for gross wages up to ₹21,000/month)
Opting for higher PF contribution: Yes / No
Form · Word
Employee Benefits Enrollment Form
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Employee Name (as per PAN)
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Date of Joining
Work Location
Date of Birth
Gender
Mobile Number
Personal Email
PAN
Aadhaar (last 4 digits only)

UAN (if already allotted)
Previous PF Account / Member ID
ESI IP Number (if applicable, for gross wages up to ₹21,000/month)
Opting for higher PF contribution: Yes / No

[Company Logo][Company Name]

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SELECTION FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Financial Year:: [FY 20XX-XX]
Submission Date:: [Date]
Payroll Cut-off:: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Part 1: Employee Information

Employee Name
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Annual CTC: ₹[CTC]
Annual Flexi Basket: ₹[Amount]
Tax Regime Opted: Old / New

Part 2: Allocation of Flexi Basket

Component	Company Limit per Month (₹)	My Monthly Allocation (₹)	Annual Allocation (₹)	Bills Required
Meal Card / Food Coupons	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	No (card based)
Fuel and Vehicle Maintenance	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	Yes
Telephone and Internet	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	Yes
Leave Travel Allowance	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	Yes, travel proof
Books and Periodicals	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	Yes
Employer NPS Contribution	[Amount]	[Amount]	[Amount]	No
Total (must equal flexi basket)	-	[Amount]	[Amount]	-

Part 3: Terms

Form · Word

Benefits Selection Form

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[Company Logo][Company Name]
GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE (GMC) ENROLLMENT FORM
Policyholder:
[Company Name]
Insurer:
[Insurer Name]
TPA:
[TPA Name]
Policy No.:
[Policy Number]
Policy Period:
[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
1. Primary Member (Employee)
Employee Name (as per ID proof)
Employee ID
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Joining
Work Location
Mobile Number
Email ID
2. Coverage Selection
Sum Insured Tier: ₹[Amount] / ₹[Amount] / ₹[Amount]
Basis: Family Floater / Individual
Voluntary Top-up: Yes / No, Sum Insured ₹[Amount]
Parental Cover: Parents / Parents-in-law / None
3. Family Members to be Covered
Form · Word
Group Medical Insurance Enrollment
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
DEPENDENT INSURANCE ENROLLMENT FORM
Company:
[Company Name]
Policy:
Group Mediclaim, No. [Policy Number]
Enrollment Window:
[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
Date:
[Date]
Employee Details
Employee Name
Employee ID
Department
Mobile Number
Current Coverage: Self only / Self + Family
Eligibility Summary (from policy)
- Spouse: legally wedded spouse, one at a time.
- Children: up to [Number] children, up to age [Age] years.
- Parents / Parents-in-law: either set, subject to premium of ₹[Amount] per person per year.
- Dependants may be added at joining, within [Number] days of a life event, or at renewal.
Dependants to be Enrolled
Form · Word
Dependent Insurance Enrollment
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[Company Logo][Company Name]
MEAL BENEFIT ENROLLMENT FORM
Company:
[Company Name]
Meal Card Vendor:
[Vendor Name]
Effective From:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Date:
[Date]
Employee Details
Employee Name
Employee ID
Department
Work Location
Mobile Number (for card KYC)
Email ID
Choose One Option
- Option A: Digital meal card with monthly load of ₹[Amount] (allowed range ₹[Amount] to ₹[Amount])
- Option B: Canteen subsidy at [Work Location]; meals at subsidised rate of ₹[Amount] per meal
- Option C: Opt out; equivalent amount paid as taxable allowance
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Employee Name (as per ID proof)
Employee ID
Date of Birth
Gender
Date of Joining
Work Location
Mobile Number
Email ID

Sum Insured Tier: ₹[Amount] / ₹[Amount] / ₹[Amount]
Basis: Family Floater / Individual
Voluntary Top-up: Yes / No, Sum Insured ₹[Amount]
Parental Cover: Parents / Parents-in-law / None

Residential Address
Nearest Landmark
PIN Code
Preferred Pickup Point / Route No.
Distance from Office (approx. km)

[Company Logo][Company Name]

YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS STATEMENT

Employee:: [Employee Name]
Employee ID:: [Employee ID]
Designation:: [Designation]
Period:: [FY 20XX-XX]
Issued on:: [Date]

Dear [Employee Name],

This statement summarises the total value of the pay and benefits [Company Name] provided to you during the period. Thank you for your contribution.

1. Cash Compensation

Component	Annual Value (₹)
Basic Salary	[Basic Salary]
HRA	[HRA]
Special and Other Allowances	[Amount]
Variable Pay / Bonus Paid	[Amount]
Total Cash	[Amount]

2. Retirement and Statutory Benefits

Benefit	Employer Contribution / Value (₹)	Note
Employer PF and EPS	[Amount]	12% of PF wages, subject to wage ceiling rules
Gratuity (accrued estimate)	[Amount]	Payable after 5 years' continuous service, as per law
ESI Employer Share (if applicable)	[Amount]	For wages up to ₹21,000/month
NPS Employer Contribution	[Amount]	If opted

Report · Word

Benefits Statement

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

GROUP INSURANCE NOMINATION FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Policy:: Group Term Life / Group Personal Accident
Insurer:: [Insurer Name]
Policy No.:: [Policy Number]
Date:: [Date]

Employee Details

Employee Name
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Date of Birth
Date of Joining
Marital Status

Nominee Details

Nominee Name	Relationship	Date of Birth	Address and Mobile	Share (%)
[Nominee Name]	[Relationship]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Address, Mobile]	[%]
[Nominee Name]	[Relationship]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Address, Mobile]	[%]
[Nominee Name]	[Relationship]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Address, Mobile]	[%]
Total				100%

Appointee (only if a nominee is a minor)

Form · Word

Group Insurance Nomination Form

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Annual Benefits Enrollment Checklist

Preview of the checklist

Phase 1: Planning (90-60 days before renewal) – HR and Broker

Phase 2: Quotes and Finalisation (60-30 days) – Broker and Finance

Phase 3: Employee Enrollment (30-10 days) – HR

Phase 4: Insurer Submission (10-0 days) – HR and Broker

Phase 5: Payroll and Post-Renewal (0-30 days after) – Payroll and HR

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