The Open Enrollment Dates for 2027 are 10/20/2026 - 11/06/2026.
Open enrollment starts shortly after 8am on Tuesday 10/20/26 and closes at 11:59pm on Friday, 11/06/26. Changes made during this period are effective on 01/01/2027, so we refer to this period as “Open Enrollment 2027.”
Be Ready for Open Enrollment!
Review your current benefit enrollments and dependent information in your Workday Benefits & Pay Application.
Review your dependent enrollment on all plans. They can differ! If you currently have non-eligible dependents enrolled in your plans due to divorce, ending a domestic partnership, or other reason, contact us now for removal.
How to Get Information About Open Enrollment
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We release information about Open Enrollment as details are confirmed with unions and vendors, usually starting in September.
Pay Attention in Workday and to the Wednesday Wire.
We have announcements in the Wednesday Wire during October and November to keep you updated on when Open Enrollment opens and closes. In addition, Workday will display a banner for open enrollment while it’s open.
Set a calendar reminder or schedule send an email to your future self!
Depending on when you’re reviewing this page, open enrollment may be far away. It’s always a good idea to set a calendar reminder, or to schedule send an email to yourself during open enrollment so you don’t miss it!. (U Learn: Google)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plans
You must re-enroll every year to participate!
The Medical Expense FSA Account can be used for qualifying medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
The Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) can be used to pay for childcare expenses such as preschool, before or after school programs, and elder daycare.
The Transportation Reimbursement Plan (TRP) can be used to pay for eligible commuting expenses to/from work (two types of TRPs are available; one for parking and one for transit). Note: TRP expenses must be reimbursed within 180 days of when they are incurred.
| FSA Type | Debit Card? | Use it or Lose it?* | Year-End Rollover? | Mid-Year Changes | Yearly Min Enrollment | Yearly Max Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | Yes | Yes* | 2026-2027: $680 | VERY Limited, within 60 days of qualifying life event** | $240 | $3,400 |
| DCAP (Dependent Care) | No | Yes | No | Some limits; within 60 days of commensurate change in need/cost | - | $7,500 |
| TRP-Parking | Yes | No | Yes - All | Up to once per month | $240 | $4,080 |
| TRP-Transit | Yes | No | Yes - All | Up to once per month | $240 | $2,880 |
* "Use it or lose it" refers to whether funds (over the rollover amount for medical expenses) are forfeit at the end of the plan year if not spent. If you lose benefit eligibility mid-year, please contact us for adjusted timelines.
**Qualifying life events for the Medical FSA are generally limited to recent changes in family structure or losses of other coverage. New diagnoses and changes in medical expenses are not qualifying events.
Supplemental Life Insurance
You can apply for supplemental life insurance at any time! However, if you have an existing supplemental life policy under $200k, you have a special opportunity during open enrollment to increase your coverage by $10k, $20k, or $30k - up to the $200k maximum without needing to complete a medical form (EOI).
Resource: Supplemental Life Insurance.
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries can be updated at any time. Let us know if you need help making updates in Workday and review our Beneficiary Resource Guide.
Changes for 2027 - No News Yet!
Rates will be ready before Open Enrollment starts.