How to Enroll

All employees are required to login to the BerniePortal to make elections or waive coverage. To begin, visit www.bernieportal.com and use the steps below to login.

1. Click "Login" at the top right hand corner of the page.

2. Your credentials are as follows:

• Username: either your personal or work email address

• Password: 6 digits long - the last 4 digits of your SS# followed by your 2 digit birth month. (Ex: SS# 123-45-6789 & June birth month. Password is 678906)

• New Hires will be emailed a link to register for a new account.

* Be sure to print your current elections when prompted once you have logged in!

3. Confirm your personal and contact information and add a photo if you would like; then “Save and Continue”

* Please note the address listed is where your new ID cards will be sent. Please make sure this is correct so your ID cards are sent to the correct address.

4. Dependents: Next, you will need to add your spouse/dependent information. Start by toggling the on switch for dependents that you wish to cover. Make sure to provide legal names, correct birthdates, and social security numbers. These are required to make elections with the carriers.

5. Elections: You’ll notice a benefits menu on the left, which tracks your plan election progress. Once you have made your election for that benefit type, a check mark will appear. A shopping cart on the right hand side of the page will keep track of your coverage costs.

6. Select a plan: Scroll through benefit types and explore each plan option by using the “select a plan” dropdown. If you wish to waive coverage, use the Waive option to save and continue.

7. Coverage Tiers: Cost and coverage tiers will generate based on the plan you have selected and will show based on the dependents added. If you were previously enrolled in coverage your current election will appear under each benefit type for your reference.

8. Beneficiaries: Provide the requested beneficiary information for your life insurance coverage. Adjust the percentage that each beneficiary should receive by sliding the distribution button to the desired percentage.

9. Confirm: Review your election sheet and complete any outstanding fields. Finally, move your mouse to sign the signature box and click “I Agree” to complete your enrollment.