Open Enrollment Action Required: Review and Choose Your Benefits!

Open Enrollment for the 2026–27 benefits plan year begins on February 20, 2026, and ends March 3, 2026.

As you review your benefit information, please keep in mind that Open Enrollment this year will be active, meaning all benefits-eligible employees must complete the Open Enrollment task in Workday in order to have medical, dental, or other voluntary benefits for the 26-27 plan year.

Review Upcoming Changes to Medical Plan Options

For detailed information about benefit changes, premium costs, and plan details in your 2026-2027 Benefits Guide, visit The Hive or your Workday homepage (find it under Announcements).

“I recognize that healthcare decisions are personal and that these changes may prompt questions,” HR Benefits and Leaves Specialist Isi Shamborska Hart said. “Please don’t hesitate to schedule an in-person appointment, or attend one of our Open Zoom sessions if you would like help reviewing your options or thinking through which plan may be the best fit for you and your family.”

Upcoming Webinars and Opportunities to Ask Individual Questions

Calendar invitations were sent out to all benefit-eligible employees with links for these sessions.

Zoom Webinar/Presentations (general OE overview):

• February 18, 2 p.m.

Open Zooms with breakout rooms (individual questions):

• February 20, 10 a.m. –1 p.m. and 2–3 p.m.
• February 23, 10–11 a.m.
• February 27, 1–2 p.m.

Benefits and Wellness Fair

Our annual Benefits and Wellness Fair will be held on February 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fowler Student Center. Many of our vendors and carriers will be in attendance to answer questions, so we encourage everyone to stop by if you can!

Don’t forget to bring your postcard (mailed out the week of February 16) for entry into the raffle!

Stop by for:

• Pet Therapy Puppy Snuggles
• Aura Readings
• Chair Massage
• Cooking Demonstration

… and more!