Open enrollment for 2026 benefits begins Oct. 28; resources available to assist 

Human Resources – Benefits reminds benefits-eligible faculty and staff that it is almost time to choose benefits for themselves (and their families if applicable) for 2026. Individuals have two weeks — from Oct. 28 until 6 p.m. ET Nov. 11 — to make their selections, as well as complete the annually required reelection of their HSA, HRA or FSA contributions. Purdue employees must also certify their tobacco-user status and spousal coverage eligibility each year.

While most benefits will automatically roll forward to 2026, all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to take the time to review their benefits and actively enroll to ensure they have the coverage in 2026 that best meets their needs. Remember, the benefit choices made during open enrollment will be in effect for all of 2026, unless a qualifying life event occurs.

To assist employees with open enrollment, Human Resources – Benefits has resources available. 

Enrollment resources – Purdue University

Via the Benefits Enrollment website, Purdue employees have access to a variety of helpful resources:

• The What’s New Overview provides a quick look at what to expect in 2026. 
• The 2026 Benefits Guide, which outlines Purdue’s extensive benefits package focusing on overall health and well-being, as well as the 2026 Open Enrollment Decision Guide, which provides a checklist to help employees confidently choose their benefits for next year.  
• Live presentations (including one coming up Oct. 8), labs and one-on-one sessions are offered by each campus to assist employees with benefits-related questions. Employees can view the complete schedule and register to attend via the Open Enrollment Resources webpage.
  • Note: A recorded enrollment presentation will be available soon as well.
• Enrollment videos, forms and more also are available on the website to provide useful information. Videos such as Choosing the Right Medical Plan, How HSAs work and more are provided to help individuals as they complete their enrollment. Information on the Working Spouse Premium, including the 2026 waiver form, also is available.
• The Open Enrollment Newsroom offers a place to review the weekly open enrollment emails as well as other communications that have been distributed.

Enrollment Resources – Purdue Global

Via the Benefits / Wellness website, Purdue Global employees have a variety of open enrollment resources available to them, including:

• The 2026 Purdue Global Benefits Guide, which outlines Purdue’s extensive benefits package focusing on overall health and well-being, as well as the 2026 Open Enrollment Decision Guide, which provides a checklist to help employees confidently choose their benefits for next year.  
• The Enrollment Resources webpage provides access to the schedule for the Purdue Global open enrollment presentations and one-on-one sessions. 
• The next live presentation takes place via Teams from 10-11 a.m. ET Wednesday (Oct. 8). Those interested in attending can join the meeting from the Enrollment Resources webpage.
  • Note: A recorded open enrollment presentation will be available soon as well.
• One-on-One sessions take place Oct. 13-24. See the Enrollment Resources webpage to schedule.

More information

Throughout the 2026 open enrollment timeframe, information will continue to be provided via Purdue Today, emails and the open enrollment websites for Purdue University and Purdue Global employees.

Employees should direct questions to Human Resources at 765-494-2222, toll-free at 877-725-0222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.