Open enrollment for 2026 benefits underway; enroll by 6 p.m. ET Nov. 11

Open enrollment for 2026 health benefits is underway. Employees are encouraged to review their benefit options and make changes or select new coverage before the Nov. 11 open enrollment deadline.

Enrollment must be completed and submitted in Benefitfocus by 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Enrollment reminders

Current benefits will roll forward into 2026 with the exception of the following items, which must be completed each year during open enrollment:

• Tobacco status: Those who elect medical coverage must complete the Tobacco Survey each year as answers may impact premiums.
• Funding accounts: Health savings account, health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account elections must be selected each year.
• New dependents: Remember to upload the required documentation to the Benefitfocus system by Dec. 1, 2025. More information on required documentation is available here.
• Working spouse: Those who elect spousal coverage must complete the Working Spouse Premium Waiver Form each year as answers may impact premiums. Forms should be submitted by Dec. 1, 2025, to ensure premiums are correct for January 2026.
  • Instructions for how to upload the Working Spouse Premium Waiver Form are available in this Quick Reference Guide.
  • See the Working Spouse Guide for more information.

Remember, the benefit choices made during open enrollment will be in effect for all of 2026, unless you have a qualifying life event.

Enrollment resources

For Purdue University employees

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

• The 2026 Benefits Guide (Spanish version) offers a comprehensive overview of Purdue Benefits, including steps on how to enroll. Additionally, the Benefits Open Enrollment Decision Guide offers a checklist to help individuals choose their benefits for 2026.
• The 2026 Open Enrollment recorded presentation (also available in Spanish) provides a detailed overview of information pertinent to benefits open enrollment for 2026 in an interactive format. The recorded presentation highlights key enrollment information, including plans being offered, how consumer-driven health plans work, what’s new for 2026, how to enroll and more. Viewers can pause or rewind at any time to review specific information.
• In-person open enrollment labs are available in West Lafayette through Nov. 10 and one-on-one sessions are ongoing for Purdue Northwest and Purdue Fort Wayne. See the Resources webpage for details and schedules.
• The How to Enroll video shares important information regarding enrollment as well as step-by-step details on how to enroll.

There are also resources to help employees better understand their medical plan options:

• Choosing the Right Medical Plan video
• How the Plans Work (PDF)

Employees have until Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. ET to sign into Benefitfocus via one.purdue.edu or use the Benefitplace mobile app and enroll.

For Purdue Global employees

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

• A 2026 Purdue Global Benefits Guide, which includes details about what is changing, how to enroll and available resources. Additionally, the Purdue Global Benefits Open Enrollment Decision Guide offers a checklist to help individuals choose their benefits for 2026.
• The 2026 Open Enrollment recorded presentation provides a detailed overview of information pertinent to benefits open enrollment for 2026 in an interactive format. Viewers can pause or rewind at any time to review specific information.
• The How to Enroll video shares important information regarding enrollment as well as step-by-step details on how to enroll.

Questions

Employees should direct questions to Human Resources at 765-494-2222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.