Benefit open enrollment period ends

The benefit open enrollment period for 2026 will begin October 28 and continue through 5 p.m. CT November 11, 2025.

What to Expect for 2026

• Slight increase to premiums – between $0.12 and $8.35 per month, depending on medical salary tier, plan election and coverage level.
• New medical plan administrator – Ameriben will manage claims and member support. You will have the same medical plan options and the Anthem/HealthSync network.
• New provider for voluntary benefits – Securian will administer accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• New commuter benefit via HSA Bank – set aside tax-free dollars up to $325 per month – for travel costs to and from work.
• Increase in allowable amount for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account – set aside up to $7,500 in 2026.
• Legal plan enhancement – discounted TurboTax access and unlimited expert support during tax season.
• Increase to working spouse and tobacco surcharges:
  • The surcharge for tobacco users enrolled in medical plans will increase by $250.
  • To maintain eligibility for working spouses to access the Purdue medical plans, the surcharge for enrolled spouses who do not enroll in their employer’s health plan will increase by $125 (lower medical tier) and $250 (higher medical tier).

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

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