2027 Open Enrollment: Benefits Under the Big Top
Annual Open Enrollment for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, begins on Wednesday, October 14 and ends on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for all benefit-eligible employees of UAH.
Action is required if you want to:
- Participate in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)
- Participate in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) for childcare expenses
- Make your own contributions in your Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Make changes to your existing insurance elections for medical, dental, or vision insurance
No action is required if you do not want to make changes to health, dental, vision, life, or disability coverage. You will keep your current benefits, and these coverages will roll over as-is effective January 1, 2027.
Open Enrollment Overview
The resources below provide essential information about this year’s Open Enrollment, including key changes and updates.
2027 Open Enrollment Presentation (PDF) (opens in new tab) 2027 Benefits Guide (opens in new tab) 2027 Open Enrollment Newsletter (PDF) (opens in new tab) Document Library
Judi Rx Resources and Information
Judi Rx is replacing Prime Therapeutics as the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for UAH employee health plans effective January 1, 2027.
Judi Rx Open Enrollment Microsite (opens in new tab)Welcome to Judi Rx (PDF) (opens in new tab)PPO Plan Summary (PDF) (opens in new tab)
HDHP Plan Summary (PDF) (opens in new tab)What's Ahead in 2027
We have several important updates for 2027. Please review the Open Enrollment Newsletter, which provides more detail regarding plan design changes and premium updates for the Medical and Dental plans. There will be no change to Vision, Life, or Disability Insurance Plans or Premiums! Please review the information below for a brief highlight of some of our plan changes. More detailed information is available within the Open Enrollment Newsletter and Document Library above.
Plan Changes and Enhancements
- NEW Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), Judi Rx
- Medical Plan Design Changes:
- PPO Plan: deductible increase and ER/outpatient hospital per admission copay
- HDHP: deductible increase and out-of-pocket (OOP) maximum increase
- PPO, HDHP, and Dental Premium Increases
- Tax Savings Account (FSA & HSA) Limit Increase
- NEW Hinge Health Migraine Care
- NEW Iris by OncoHealth
Informational Sessions
Open Enrollment runs from Wednesday, October 14 through Wednesday, November 4.
| Date | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 14 | 1:00-2:30 p.m. | SSB Theater | Open Enrollment Educational Session |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Join October 20 session on Zoom (opens in new tab) | Virtual Open Enrollment Educational Session |
| Thursday, October 22 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | SKH Training Room 127 | Enrollment Assistance and Benefits Q&A |
| Friday, October 23 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Register for October 23 webinar on Zoom (opens in new tab) | Virtual Judi Rx Pharmacy Overview. Register now! |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Register for October 27 webinar on Zoom (opens in new tab) | Virtual Judi Rx Pharmacy Overview. Register now! |
| Friday, October 30 | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | UAH Fitness Center | UAH Annual Health & Wellness Vendor Fair |
| Tuesday, November 3 | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | SKH Training Room 127 | Enrollment Assistance and Benefits Q&A |
Remember
- Action is required to enroll or continue contributions to a tax-favored account.
- Open Enrollment ends Wednesday, November 4.
- Changes outside of Open Enrollment can only be made if there is a qualifying life event.