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Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

It’s that time of year to review your benefits and make any updates for the upcoming plan year, July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. This Open Enrollment will cover a short plan year as we transition to a January – December cycle starting January 1, 2027, to align with the calendar year. 



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May 4 - May 15, 2026

General Open Enrollment Information

Open Enrollment is Almost Here. It’s that time of year to review your benefits and make any updates for the upcoming plan year, July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. This Open Enrollment will cover a short plan year as we transition to a January – December cycle starting January 1, 2027, to align with the calendar year. 


  • Open Enrollment Dates

    • Open Enrollment Begins: Monday, May 4, 2026
    • Deadline: Friday, May 15, at 11:59 PM PST

  • What is Open Enrollment?

    Open Enrollment is that time of year to review your benefits and make any updates for the upcoming plan year, July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.


    Passive Enrollment: Your current benefit elections will automatically roll over into the short plan year, July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.


    ⚠️ 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.


  • Short Plan Year

    To align benefits with the calendar year, this open enrollment will cover a short plan year. This change aligns your benefits with annual deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, and IRS contribution limits that reset each January.


    • 2026 Short Plan Year: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 
    • Starting 2027: Benefits will follow a January – December plan year

  • Update Your FSAs and HSAs

    FSA Re-Enrollment

    FSA elections do not roll over. You must re-enroll each year to continue participation in the Healthcare FSA and/or Dependent Care FSA. 


    ⚠️ FSA funds elected for this short plan year must be used within the 6-month plan year.

    This plan year runs from July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. For 2026, IRS has increased FSA limits:

    • Healthcare FSA: $3,400
    • Dependent Care FSA: $7,500 per household

    HSA Contribution Limits Increased

    The IRS has increased HSA contribution limits for 2026. Maximums reset each January, so be sure to review and update your contributions for the new plan year.

    • Individual: $4,400
    • Family: $8,750
    • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

  • How to Enroll?

    Benefit enrollment is through Workday. NU employees can access Workday via the SSO Chiclet. Job Aid will be available soon!

  • Benefit Resources

    The following benefit resources will be availalbe soon!


    • Benefits Guide - for plan comparisons and rates.
    • Webinar Schedule - live presentations with our benefit carriers and Benefits team.
    • Workday Instructions - how to enroll or make benefit updates. 

    The Benefits Summaries & Details section will include links to detailed information about each specific benefit - medical, dental, vision, and more.

  • Contact

    • For general benefits questions, contact AskHR@nu.edu.  
    • For questions regarding which benefit option is best for you, contact brcca@usi.com. 

Benefits Summaries & Details

For benefit summaries and rates, view the Benefits Guide (available soon). For complete details on each specific benefit, visit its respective page.


Updated summary plan descriptions will be posted here soon.

Open Enrollment Communications

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Have Questions?


For general benefit inquiries, contact AskHR@nu.edu.

For guidance on benefit plan options, contact brcca@usi.com.