Example updates for the 2026 plan year
Fictional Northstar sample information—not confirmed plan terms.
In this example, Northstar is introducing a second medical plan option, changing the employee premium contribution for one existing option, and adding a virtual benefits Q&A webinar. These examples are for illustration only. Check current approved plan materials and your Benefits Management app for the options and terms that apply to you.
What to review
The sample changes below show the kinds of details to compare; they do not describe actual Northstar coverage.
A second medical option
The fictional example adds a plan with a different deductible and network structure. Compare the official summary for covered services, in-network rules, and out-of-pocket limits before choosing.
- Check the plan year printed on each document.
- Compare deductibles and out-of-pocket limits using the same coverage tier.
- Confirm which providers and services are included in the current network information.
A premium contribution update
For illustration, the sample existing plan's employee contribution changes by $12 per pay period for one coverage tier. This is not a confirmed Northstar rate.
- Use the current rate shown in Benefits Management or approved plan materials.
- Confirm the pay frequency and coverage tier before comparing costs.
- Do not assume the sample amount applies to your location or employee group.
A new Q&A webinar
The sample campaign includes a virtual session for employees to ask general questions about how to review the published options.
- Check Calendar for current session times and joining details.
- Do not share personal medical information during a general session.
- Use the confirmed benefits support route for a question about your own record.
Check the information that applies to you
Personal options and enrollment actions belong in Benefits Management.
Compare the current plan-year documents.
Verify your available options and costs in Benefits Management.
Use Northstar's confirmed benefits help route if details conflict.
This page is an overview, not an authoritative plan document. Use approved current materials for coverage terms and the app for your available elections.