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2027 Benefits 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.


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October 26 - November 6, 2026

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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.


More Information Coming Soon

We are currently finalizing benefit information for the 2027 plan year. Additional details, including plan updates, rates, resources, and enrollment instructions, will be added to this webpage as they become available. Check back as we get closer to Open Enrollment and watch your inbox for updates from Human Resources.


  • Open Enrollment Dates

    • Open Enrollment Begins: Monday, October 26
    • Deadline: Friday, November 6, 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, January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027.


    Passive Enrollment: Your current benefit elections will automatically roll over into the new plan year unless you make changes.


    ⚠️ 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.


  • Calendar-Year Benefit Cycle

    Beginning in 2027, National University is moving to a calendar-year benefits cycle. The new plan year will run from January 1 through December 31, 2027. 


    This change aligns your benefits with annual deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, and IRS contribution limits that reset each January.




  • 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. 


    Increased FSA Limits not yet announced by the IRS. 2026 limits are as follows:

    • Healthcare or Limited FSA: $3,400
    • Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA): $7,500 ($3,750 if married filing separately)

    Increased Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits:

    • Individual: $4,500
    • Family: $9,000
    • Catch-up for age 55+: $1,000, (bringing the total limit to $5,500 for self-only and $10,000 for family)

  • How to Enroll?

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

  • Benefit Resources

    Attend a live webinar - The schedule for our live presentations with our benefit carriers and Benefits team will be available soon.


    The following resources will be available soon:

    • Pre-Recorded Benefits Presentation: Presentation is available on-demand if you are unable to attend a live webinar. 
    • Benefits Guide - for plan comparisons and rates.
    • New Plan Year Changes; Availalable as a PDF Flyer and video.
    • Workday Enrollment Instructions: View step-by-step guidance on how to complete open enrollment elections.

  • Contact

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

Open Enrollment Resources Coming Soon

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Open Enrollment Presentation

Watch the on-demand overview of all benefit plans and key Open Enrollment updates.


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New Benefits Guide

Explore plan details, coverage summaries, and rates for the new plan year.



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New Plan Year Updates

Review what’s changing and compare updated costs and coverage for the upcoming plan year.


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Recording: New Plan Year Benefit Changes

Watch a recorded walk through of key benefit changes for the new plan year.


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Open Enrollment Communications

We know inboxes can get crowded, so we will link Open Enrollment communications here for easy access in case you miss them. National University employees will receive email communications from hr-noreply@nu.edu.




Have Questions?


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

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