Open Enrollment Dates, Summary of Changes, and Presentation Schedules

Enrollment Dates

Open Enrollment will run from October 26 – November 23, for benefits that will be effective January 1 – December 31, 2027.

Presentation Schedule

The following presentations will be offered via Zoom – Meeting ID:  812 058 2016

  • Open Enrollment Overview: October 20, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
  • Benefits Checkup:  October 28, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Retirement and Savings Checkup: October 29, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • FSA/LFSA Overview: October 19, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • HSA/CDHP Overview: October 23,10:00 am- 11:00 am
  • Retiree HCA Open Enrollment

Other live presentations may be offered, and recordings of the above sessions will be available after each session on the HRS Open Enrollment webpage.

Summary of Changes

  • Employee Premiums: All of the medical plan rates will be changing.  Review the 2027 Premium Rates for details.  There also will be a reduction in the long- term disability (LTD) rates.
  • Other Changes to benefits, can be found in the 2027 Changes portion of the Open Enrollment website.

The Open Enrollment Webpage provides information on benefit changes, rate changes, the Benefit Fairs schedule, and other important information you need to know.

Questions can be directed to HRS Benefits at 509-335-4589 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.

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