Confirmation & Authorization Language - Benefits
Edit the confirmation message that employees will read and sign as a final acknowledgment in order to enroll in their benefits via the “Confirmation & Authorization” tab.
To view/edit:
- Select the "Benefits" tab in the top navigation bar.
- Select the "Settings" tab in the secondary navigation bar.
- Select "Confirmation & Authorization" from the left side menu.
- To edit, simply type in the box - BerniePortal automatically saves your changes!
Alternatively, you can use the default message that automatically generates. See below for the default message in BerniePortal.
“I confirm I have received all documentation and Summaries of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs) for all applicable benefits, and hereby confirm my elections. I also authorize my employer to make these withholdings from my paycheck. I understand that if there is a discrepancy between information provided within BerniePortal during this enrollment or otherwise and the underlying policy of any benefits plan, the language of the underlying policy will control. I understand I can request a copy of that policy from my employer.”
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