Eligibility Western offers comprehensive health care benefits to all full-time employees and their dependents.
Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
Changes in enrollment are only permitted during a plan year under certain qualifying events such as marriage, divorce, legal separation, birth or adoption of a child. Otherwise, changes are made only during the open enrollment period held in the fall of each year. There are 2 plan designs from which to choose when selecting your health insurance coverage. Managed care plans include the Plan A, which requires a gatekeeper, and Plan B which is an open access network with no gatekeeper requirements. Both plans have annual deductibles for certain services.