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Open Enrollment Has Begun - Postdocs

October 26, 2026

Dear Members of the Postdoctoral Community,

Open Enrollment begins today and will run through Friday, November 13 for benefits effective January 1, 2027. Information about postdoc benefits, including premiums for 2027, can be found on the Gallagher Postdoc Benefits website.

If you have questions about your benefits or the Open Enrollment process, please contact Gallagher at 844-315-4550 or UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com.

How to Access Open Enrollment

  1. Log in to the myHR Self Service Portal using your NetID and password. Problems Logging In?
  2. Select the Benefits tile
  3. For health, dental, vision, and life Insurance: click Postdoctoral Benefits on the left side of the screen.
  4. For Health Care & Dependent Care FSA and LTD Buy-up (Job Code 100006 Only): click My Health Benefits Elections on the left side of the screen.

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. With the exception of FSA elections, all coverage elections will rollover to 2027, unless you make a change during Open Enrollment.

Outside of Open Enrollment, changes can only be made if you experience a qualifying life event. Other benefits, such as 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, pet insurance, PerkSpot discounts, and tuition benefits do not require action during Open Enrollment.

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. Note: NRSA, Department of Education, and Direct Paid postdocs are ineligible for FSA benefits.

  • YES: If you want to change plans, add or drop a dependent, waive coverage, or participate in an FSA or HSA, 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 or HSA for 2027, no action is required.

Required Notices

If you have questions about your benefits or the Open Enrollment process, please contact Gallagher at 844-315-4550 or UniversityServices.GBS.nupfbp@ajg.com.