Switching from your Current Plan
Eligible members can establish their self-funded plan at any time throughout the calendar year with effective dates on the 1st of each month. In most instances, you can change from your existing plan any time during the year.
The decision as to when to establish your plan can only be made by you. Considerations are the cost of a self-funded plan offers versus your current plan, and where you are with regard to your current plan year deductible.
You should wait to cancel your current plan until after the 1st of the month during which your coverage is effective. You are responsible for proactively canceling your current plan.