The Benefits Open Enrollment period is currently underway and will end on Oct. 30, 2026. Even if you do not want to make any changes in your benefits elections for 2027, some plans require that you enroll each year to continue your participation. Be sure to enroll if you wish to participate in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in 2027, including Health Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Day Care FSA. You must enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) each year if you choose a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The Medical Opt-Out Incentive requires re-enrollment each year. Employees must choose the Medical Opt-Out Incentive when electing benefits; declining medical coverage is not enrolling in the Opt-Out Incentive.

Employees may attend a virtual presentation, “Benefits 2027: What You Need to Know,” to learn about next year’s plan changes, their benefit election options, and the decisions they need to make by the Oct. 30 deadline. In-person sessions and help enrolling in benefits will be offered at the Employee Benefits and Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct. 8. Find details and other resources to help with benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2027.

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