Open Enrollment Begins Today - Qatar
Dear Members of the Northwestern Qatar Community,
Open Enrollment begins today and will end Friday, November 13, 2026, for benefits effective January 1, 2027.
What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment occurs once a year and allows you to enroll in, waive, or make changes to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and the legal plan. Outside of Open Enrollment, changes can only be made if you experience a qualifying event.
With the exception of FSA elections, all coverage elections will rollover to 2027, unless you make a change during Open Enrollment.
Other benefits, such as 403(b) retirement plans, pet insurance, PerkSpot discounts, and tuition benefits do not require action during Open Enrollment.
How to Access Open Enrollment
- Log in to the myHR Self Service Portal using your NetID and password. Problems Logging In? Or log in via your cell phone using the Benefitplace app
- Select the Benefits tile and then click My Health Benefits Elections on the left side of the screen. If nothing happens, you will need to turn off your pop-up blocker. Pop-Up Blocker Guide
- Click the Get Started button on the right side of screen to complete your enrollment.
Plan Information
There are no changes to the deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and coinsurance for plan year 2027.
Updated Premiums
Medical
|
Coverage Tier |
Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
|
You |
$325 |
|
You + Spouse |
$755 |
|
You + Child(ren) |
$673 |
|
You + Spouse + Child(ren) |
$1,040 |
Dental
|
Coverage Tier |
Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
|
You |
$33 |
|
You + Spouse |
$66 |
|
You + Child(ren) |
$74 |
|
You + Spouse + Child(ren) |
$113 |
Vision
|
Coverage Tier |
Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
|
You |
$9 |
|
You + Spouse |
$20 |
|
You + Child(ren) |
$18 |
|
You + Spouse + Child(ren) |
$27 |
Do You Need to Participate in Open Enrollment?
We encourage you to review your current life beneficiaries and coverage options to ensure they meet your needs and your family’s needs in the coming year. With the exception of FSA elections, all coverage will rollover to 2027.
- YES: If you want to change plans, add or drop a dependent, waive coverage, or participate in an FSA, you must make these selections during Open Enrollment.
- NO: If you do not want to make changes to your benefit plans and you do not want to participate in an FSA for 2027, no action is required.
If you have questions about Open Enrollment or your benefits, please contact the askHR Service Center at askHR@northwestern.edu or 847-491-4700.
Thank you,
Benefits
Office of Human Resources
Northwestern University