{"id":230152,"date":"2026-10-12T13:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?p=230152"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:32:24","slug":"2027-open-enrollment-planning-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/10\/12\/2027-open-enrollment-planning-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Open Enrollment Planning Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Total Rewards is the University\u2019s comprehensive salary and benefits program, which helps employees and their families to live their best lives and manage all aspects of work-life balance. It includes compensation, health care plans, tuition benefits, retirement plans, and so much more. Open Enrollment for 2027 benefits will run from October 26 through November 9, 2026. During this period, eligible University faculty and staff can review their benefit coverage options and make selections for the upcoming calendar year. Please prepare for Open Enrollment by taking the following steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Evaluate your current benefits<\/h2>\n

The benefits that are available for enrollment or change during this period are health care, dental care, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), vision care, legal plans, and life insurance. Review your coverage choices, savings amounts, and discuss future needs with your family.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Check out the 2027 Benefit Highlights<\/h2>\n

Visit the\u202f2027 Open Enrollment website<\/a>\u202fto see what is new and different for 2027.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Review rates and FAQs<\/h2>\n

As part of your Total Rewards package, the University of Rochester offers two health care plans: the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan and the YOUR PPO Plan. These plans are administered through Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.\u202fCompare them side-by-side<\/a>\u202fand read through answers to\u202ffrequently asked questions<\/a>\u202fto help you figure out what options might be best for you.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Be ready to enroll<\/h2>\n

The 2027 Open Enrollment website breaks down the process to enroll in benefits by benefit type to find out which benefits require you to take action and where to enroll.
\nResources and tools are also available on the\u202f2027 Open Enrollment website<\/a>,\u202fincluding registration for\u202fvirtual information sessions<\/a>, help choosing benefits with\u202fALEX<\/a>, and Life Insurance options with\u202fBenefit Scout\u2122<\/a>. We will send additional reminders, but make sure to mark your calendars for Open Enrollment, October 26\u2013November 9, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Total Rewards is the University\u2019s comprehensive salary and benefits program, which helps employees and their families to live their best lives and manage all aspects of work-life balance. 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