Open Enrollment is November 3-21! 

Don’t miss out on your chance to enroll in 2026 benefits. Open Enrollment closes at 5 p.m. CT on November 21. This is your time to:

  • Learn about your benefits options and rates
  • Enroll in or renew a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Participate in new voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

What’s New for 2026?

• Increased Flexible Spending Account Limits: The Dependent Care FSA announced a limit increased to $7,500 for 2026 ($3,750 if married and filing separately), and the Health Care FSA is increasing from $3,300 to $3,400 in 2026.

• Contribution Changes: ISU will continue to offer high-quality health care coverage at a reasonable cost, and you may see a change to your employee contributions in 2026.

• Supplemental Benefits: Enhance your coverage with new supplemental benefits from Voya. These benefits – Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance – help offset the costs of an illness or injury that aren’t covered by Medical Insurance. Benefits are paid directly to you to use them how you need to.

Voya Supplemental Benefits Webinar

November 13 | 2-3 p.m.
This webinar will provide an overview of Voya’s supplemental health benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. Participants will gain insights into these new offerings. Register here. If you are unable to attend, the following video is available: Voya Recorded Webinar - Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Enrollment Support

Help is available, and we're happy to assist. Contact ISU’s Benefits team at 515-294-4800, or email benefits@iastate.edu. 

New for this year: If you have questions specific to the new voluntary benefits being offered, please call 1-855-874-0308 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) for help from a Certified Benefits Counselor at the voluntary benefits support line.

Open Enrollment Resources

For additional details, enrollment instructions, and related resources, visit the UHR Open Enrollment webpage, then go to Workday to complete your enrollment. Don’t forget that ALEX is also available to help. ALEX is a fun, interactive tool to help you explore your Iowa State benefits options before you enroll.

 

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