Open Enrollment Starts November 1st!
Open Enrollment Starts Saturday November 1, 2025!
November 1 to November 30, 2025
Open enrollment is the time of year that you can make changes and view your benefit elections. All elections/changes made will take effect on January 1, 2026.
On November 1st you should have received a "task" in your Workday inbox that says "Open Enrollment Change." You may also click the button below to take you right to Workday.
Check Your HSA Contributions!
- Make sure to check your HSA contribution amounts to ensure the correct amounts will be reflected over 26 paychecks in 2026.
- You must have the High Deductible Health Plan to be able to elect the Health Savings Plan (HSA). If you elect the HSA, the maximum annual contribution for the Health Savings Account has increased to $4,400 for self-only coverage and $8,750 for family coverage. If you are of age 55+, you may contribute an additional $1,000.
General Reminders
- If you take the Insurance Waiver Payment for not taking the Vassar sponsored medical coverage, you will need to re-elect it.
- Please make sure we have your current mailing address for documents such as the W2.
Note to All Flex Account Users
If you had elected the Flex Account (FSA) last year, you have to re-elect it every year to continue participating.
The 2026 limits for the Medical FSA and Limited FSA have increased to $3,400, the Transit/Parking increased to $340 and the Dependent Care FSA increased to $7,500 for the year.
Insurance Updates
Medical and Dental
- Medical and Dental insurance program rates have increased for 2026.
- You may review the 2026 rates by going to
- Benefits- Health Insurance
Vision
- Vision insurance rates are not increasing this year.
- You can view all vision plan information by going to
- Benefits - Vision
Retirement (403b) Limits
- The IRS increased the maximum contribution for your 403(b) plan to $24,500. If you are 50+ you can contribute up to an additional $8,000.
Important Retirement Changes For 2026
- New this year as a result of Secure 2.0 Act:
- If your age is 60 through 63 by December 31st , you have a higher catch up limit of $11,250. ( It is NOT in addition to the $8,000; it is in replace of the $8,000 catchup limit) This was in effect for the Vassar plan as of August 26, 2025. The catchup limit will increase to $11,500 for 2026.
- Mandatory Roth catch-up for higher earners:
- If your prior-year wages (2025) exceeded $145,000 (as adjusted), any catch-up contributions you make in 2026 must be made to a Roth account using after-tax dollars. This is effective January 1st, 2026.
Enjoy Online Doctor Visits For Free!
Did you know you can see a provider virtually for free through Teladoc?
You can schedule with a physician, nutritionist, mental health provider, just to name a few, (virtually) through Healthiest You. The best part is you can do it from the comfort of your home.
Go to the Human Resources site under Telemedicine to learn more.
*SEIU members please check with 1199 for their telehealth offerings*