Open enrollment for 2027 benefits begins Oct. 27; resources available to assist 

Human Resources — Benefits is reminding benefits-eligible faculty and staff that it is almost time to choose benefits for themselves, and their families if applicable, for 2027.

Individuals have two weeks — from Oct. 27 through Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. ET — to make their selections as well as complete the annually required re-election of their contributions to a health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a flexible spending account (FSA).

Purdue employees must also certify their tobacco-user status and spousal coverage eligibility each year to ensure premiums are correct in 2027.

While most benefits will automatically roll forward to 2027, 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 2027 that best meets their needs.

The benefit choices made during open enrollment will be in effect for all of 2027 — unless a qualifying life event occurs.

Purdue University employees

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

• The What’s New Overview provides a quick look at what to expect in 2027. 
• The 2027 Benefits Guide outlines Purdue’s extensive benefits package focusing on overall health and well-being, and the 2027 Open Enrollment Decision Guide provides a checklist to help employees confidently choose their benefits for next year.  
• Live presentations, guided assistance 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. A recorded enrollment presentation also is available here.
• Enrollment videos, forms and more also provide useful information. Videos such as Choosing the Right Medical Plan, How HSAs Work and more are provided to help individuals with enrollment. Information on the Working Spouse Premium, including the 2027 waiver form, also is available.
• The Open Enrollment Newsroom offers a place to review the biweekly open enrollment emails as well as other communications that have been distributed.

Purdue Global employees

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

• The 2027 Purdue Global Benefits Guide outlines Purdue Global’s extensive benefits package focusing on overall health and well-being, and the 2027 Open Enrollment Decision Guide provides a checklist to help employees confidently choose their benefits for next year.  
• The Enrollment Resources webpage provides the schedule for the Purdue Global open enrollment presentations and one-on-one sessions. 
• The next live presentation takes place via Teams on Tuesday (Oct. 6) from 4-5 p.m. ET. Those interested in attending can join the meeting from the Enrollment Resources webpage. A recorded open enrollment presentation is available as well.
• One-on-one sessions take place Oct. 12 through Oct. 23. See the Enrollment Resources webpage to schedule.
• The Purdue Global Open Enrollment Newsroom offers a place to review the biweekly open enrollment emails as well as other communications that have been distributed.

Note: Working spouse certification is required only by Purdue employees.

More information

Throughout the 2027 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 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.