Reminder: Open Enrollment ends November 24

HRS Benefits reminds employees that Open Enrollment is their annual opportunity to review and make changes to benefits elections for the upcoming year. The Open Enrollment Period is currently in progress and ends November 24.

Those who would like to make changes to their benefits and have not yet done so should complete the event located in their Workday inbox. Benefit elections must be submitted in Workday no later than midnight on November 24.

Premium and Plan Changes for 2026:
Be aware of potential premium changes. Participants in the UMP Plus plan must choose a new plan, as UMP Plus will no longer be offered starting in 2026.

Resources Available Now:

• The HRS Open Enrollment website where you will find:
  • Presentations – Recorded and remaining live presentations
  • Open Enrollment Overview
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Other general WSU benefit and retirement overviews
• 2026 benefit changes
• Benefit Fairs schedule
• Archived communications
• The Health Care Authority (HCA) Open Enrollment website

Questions? Contact HRS Benefits at hrs.benefits@wsu.edu or call 509-335-4589.