How can I get a copy of the Interactive Benefits Guide?
The new interactive Benefits Guide is now available exclusively online. If you require a printed copy, you may contact the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits.
Which plans does open enrollment apply to?
Open enrollment applies to medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account benefit plans. This will be your only opportunity to make changes until the next open enrollment, unless you experience a qualifying event and provide timely notice to the University. Supplemental life, voluntary AD&D, spouse life, child life, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance elections, and enrollment in the MetLaw/Hyatt Legal Plan, are also limited to open enrollment.
Why can we make changes to these plans only once a year?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulates plans that allow pre-tax contributions for benefits. In exchange for this tax advantage, the IRS permits you to make changes to your coverage only during open enrollment or when you experience certain qualifying events (such as marriage, birth, adoption of a child, etc.).
Why is Supplemental Life insurance being featured as part of open enrollment?
Supplemental life insurance elections and changes (including voluntary AD&D, spouse and child life) are limited to open enrollment to allow the OFSB to improve and streamline the administration of this program.
How can I view my current benefit elections?
To view your current elections, visit GMS. Additionally, you will receive a personal benefits summary in your annual open enrollment home mailing.
What if I made an open enrollment election and then decide that another choice would be better?
During the open enrollment period, you can change your elections online. If you make changes more than once, the last changes you submit will be your elections effective January 1 of next year. You will not be able to change any of your benefit elections after the conclusion of the annual open enrollment period.
Will I receive notice that my elections have been received?
No, not exactly. You will receive a letter in early December reminding you to review your benefit elections in GMS.
I don’t want to make any changes to my current coverage. Do I need to do anything?
If you don’t take any action during open enrollment:
- Your current medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, dependent life and voluntary AD&D elections will remain the same.
- You will not be enrolled in the flexible spending accounts the upcoming calendar year.
- Your contributions will be automatically adjusted to reflect the new insurance premiums.