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Open enrollment is an important time for all eligible partners to review and select their benefits for the upcoming calendar year.

Open Enrollment 2027

Thanks for stopping by! Open Enrollment isn’t open just yet, but it’ll be here before you know it. Come back in October for plan details, rates, and “what’s new” for 2027.

  • Enrollment dates: Fri, Oct. 23 – Mon, Nov. 2, 2026
  • Dependent verification due: Fri, Nov. 6, 2026
Medical

Additional information will be available in October.

Additional information will be available in October.

Additional information will be available in October.

Additional information will be available in October.

Additional information will be available in October.

Additional information will be available in October.

To ensure your dependents are covered for 2026 benefits, you must submit verification documents in Workday by Friday, November 6, 2026. 

Dependent Verification Options

Adding a Spouse

  • First page copy of most current tax year filed 1040 tax return – federal or state. Most current year is the latest year defined by the IRS filing deadline.
  • Marriage certificate AND proof of joint ownership (e.g., mortgage statement, bank account, utility bill).

Adding a Child

  • Birth certificate showing you and/or your verified spouse as the child’s parent.
  • Signed hospital record showing you and/or your verified spouse as the child’s parent.

Uploading Documents 

  • Instructions to upload documents can be found here.

Additional information will be available in October.

What You Need to Do

You have 30 days from the date of your life event to:

  • Enter the event in Workday
  • Upload required documentation
    • This includes dependent verification if you’re adding a spouse or child
  • Enter changes and submit the event
  • Note: The event date counts as Day 1 of your 30-day window

After Your Event Is Approved

Once your life event is approved in Workday:

  • You’ll receive a Workday inbox notification prompting you to complete Open Enrollment for 2027.
  • You must re-elect and re-submit your 2027 benefit elections
  • Note:  If you do not re-elect for 2027, your previous Open Enrollment elections will be replaced with your newly elected 2026 benefits (with the exception of some benefits that will not roll over, i.e HSA)

7-Day Window to Complete Open Enrollment Event

From the date your life event is approved, you’ll have 7 days to:

  • Upload any dependent verification documents
  • Re-submit your Open Enrollment elections for 2027
  • Reminder: Day 1 of your 7-day window is the date your life event is approved

What is Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment is the time each year when partners can sign up for or make changes to their benefits, like medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Usually, this is the only time you can make changes unless you have a major life event, like getting married or having a baby.

What Happens if my Spouses OE is at a Different Time?

To make changes based on your spouse’s Open Enrollment (OE), you must provide documentation confirming that their OE period is currently active. Acceptable documentation includes an OE newsletter, a notification from their employer, or similar official materials.

 

Important: Changes can only be made while your spouse’s Open Enrollment is open. If their OE period has already closed, the opportunity to make changes will no longer be available.

How do I Enroll?

When Open Enrollment starts, you will get a notification in your Workday inbox. You can complete the Open Enrollment process on your computer or through the Workday App.

Can I Change my Open Enrollment Elections?

Yes, you can change your choices as many times as you want during the Open Enrollment period. The last submitted elections as of Open Enrollment closing will be your benefits that will take effect on January 1st of the following year.

Note: If you add a new dependent to your coverage, you must provide verification by the required deadline for them to be eligible for coverage in the new year.

My Child is Turning 26 Next Year, Do I Need to do Something Different When Completing Open Enrollment?

If your child is turning 26 next year, you do not need to take any action during Open Enrollment to remove them from your benefits. Coverage will automatically end at the end of the month in which your child turns 26.