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Open Enrollment
May 6 - May 17
Our annual benefit open enrollment for the new plan year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) is from May 6 to May 17. Stay tuned for updates on plan changes and resources to guide you through the enrollment process.
Open Enrollment for Part-Time Medical Plan (MEC Plus + Globe Life)
📅Make your selections from
June 16 - June 26, 2026
Open Enrollment for the Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plus + Globe Life Medical Plan is here! Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll or make changes to your coverage for the upcoming plan year, July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. Once Open Enrollment closes, changes can only be made if you experience a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as marriage, birth, or loss of other coverage.
🔄Passive Enrollment: If you are currently enrolled and take no action, your existing coverage will roll over into the new plan year.
✅ No benefit plan design or rate changes for the upcoming plan year.
📚 Plan Information & Resources
- Plan Description and Rates
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
- Pre-Recorded Benefits Presentation
- Benefits Presentation Slides
Key features of the plan
✅ Preventive care covered at 100% in-network
✅ Free, unlimited 24/7 telemedicine
✅ Nationwide PPO network
✅ Prescription drug coverage
✅ Limited hospital indemnity benefits
✅ Behavioral health support
✅ Direct billing (no payroll deductions)
State Affordable Care Act (ACA) Mandates
Enrolling in the MEC Plus plan satisfies state Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) requirements for employees residing in California, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Learn more about CA’s minimum essential coverage.
Monthly premiums
This plan is direct billed, meaning premiums are not deducted from your paycheck. Premium payments will be automatically deducted via ACH on or around the 25th of each month. Payments are processed by PIOPAC, a third-party benefits administration platform.
- Employee Only: $138.00
- Employee + Spouse: $259.00
- Employee + Child(ren): $245.00
- Family: $386.00
Why a Short Plan Year
National University is transitioning to a calendar-year benefits plan cycle beginning January 1, 2027. This six-month plan year bridges the transition.
Next Open Enrollment: If you do not enroll/make changes during this open enrollment, your next opportunity to enroll/make changes will be this fall for benefits effective January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027.
Who can enroll
- Eligible Employees: All part-time faculty and staff and their eligible dependents.
- Eligible dependents: Child(ren) under age 26, spouse, and registered domestic partner.
Please note: You must enroll yourself in order to enroll dependents.
How to Enroll
Enrollment is completed through Benefit Harbor, a third-party enrollment platform. You must use your personal email address to enroll.
- Enrollment Link: memberbenefitlogin.com/eess/nuedu/login.html
- View Enrollment Instructions
After Enrollment Submission:
You will receive ID cards within 7-10 business days of submitting your enrollment. You can also access digital ID cards via Loomis at loomisco.com
Live Webinars
Registration links coming soon:
- Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 PM PST
- Monday, June 22 at 12:00 PM PST
Contact Us
General HR/Benefits Questions
Email: askhr@nu.edu
Benefit Harbor | Enrollment Questions
Phone: 888-575-0536
PIOPAC | Billing Questions and Updates
Phone: 808-792-5276
Website: piopac.com
Loomis | ID Cards, Finding & Coordinating Care, Claims Support
Phone: 877-959-9952
Website: loomisco.com| Portal Guide
Benefits Open Enrollment
📅 May 4 - May 15, 2026
Quick Links: General Info | Resources | Benefits Summaries | Communications
Learn More About Open Enrollment
It’s that time of year to review your benefits and make any updates for the upcoming plan year, January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027. National University is moving to a calendar-year benefits cycle to align benefits with annual deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, and IRS contribution limits that reset each January.
Open Enrollment Resources
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Open Enrollment Presentation
Watch the on-demand overview of all benefit plans and key Open Enrollment updates.
New Benefits Guide
Explore plan details, coverage summaries, and rates for the new plan year.
New Plan Year Updates
Review what’s changing and compare updated costs and coverage for the upcoming plan year.
Recording: New Plan Year Benefit Changes
Watch a recorded walk through of key benefit changes for the new plan year.
2026 Short Plan Year Resources
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Open Enrollment Presentation
Watch the on-demand overview of all benefit plans and key Open Enrollment updates.
New Benefits Guide
Explore plan details, coverage summaries, and rates for the new plan year.
New Plan Year Updates
Review what’s changing and compare updated costs and coverage for the upcoming plan year.
Recording: New Plan Year Benefit Changes
Watch a recorded walk through of key benefit changes for the new plan year.
Open Enrollment Webinars
We’re offering several live sessions to help you prepare, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
Benefits Summaries & Details
Benefit summaries and rates will be available in the 2027 Benefits Guide by mid-October. For complete details on each specific benefit, visit its respective webpage via the menu bar at the top.
Medical:
- Updated plan descriptions and benefits of coverage will be posted under the Documents section of the Medical page by the end of December.
Dental:
Vision:
Newly Hired Employees
Employees hired in October and November will need to complete two sets of benefit elections:
- New Hire Elections for coverage effective 1st of month following your date of hire. You will be prompted to complete these first in Workday.
- Open Enrollment Elections for the new plan year effective January 1, 2027.
Note: Your current benefit selections will automatically roll over to the new plan year, unless you make changes.
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Exception:
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
FSA elections do not roll over. You must re-enroll each year to continue participation in the Healthcare FSA and/or Dependent Care FSA.
New Benefit Plan Year Checklist
After your Open Enrollment ends, review the checklist below to help you prepare for the new Benefit Plan Year effective January 1, 2027.
- Check your pay statement in Workday: Confirm that your benefit deductions for the new plan year are correct. To review your benefits, log into Workday: Menu → Personal → MyHub → Benefits & Pay Hub. National University employees can log into Workday via the SSO app.
- Watch for New ID cards: If you made changes to your benefits during Open Enrollment, you may receive new insurance cards. If you do not receive ID cards by 1/15/2027, please contact askhr@nu.edu.
- Set up your User Accounts: Register with each carrier’s website or mobile app to manage your benefits digitally. Carrier links are available on the Benefits Resource Site.
- Stay Informed: Continue checking the monthly HR Remote newsletter for important benefits & wellness updates, reminders, and upcoming events.
Your Feedback Matters
We’re always looking for ways to improve our benefit programs, resources, and employee experience. Share your feedback or suggestions with the Benefits team
here.
Open Enrollment Bonus Activity
Earn 3 Motivosity points by completing this short survey by May 7, 2026.
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Have Questions?
For general benefit inquiries, contact AskHR@nu.edu.
For questions regarding which benefit plan is best for you, contact brcca@usi.com.