Benefits Open Enrollment 2026
Contact Info: benefits@tarleton.edu | 254-968-9591
Review Your Benefits
Don’t miss this opportunity to review your benefits in Workday. This is the only time employees and retirees can change coverage, enroll in new benefit options, or renew flexible spending accounts without a qualifying life event. The July 31 deadline cannot be extended.
Outside the July 10-31 Open Enrollment period, changes to health, dental, vision, and flexible spending account coverage may only be made within 30 days of a Qualifying Life Event, such as marriage, birth, or adoption. If changes are not submitted within 30 days of the event, coverage cannot be modified until the next Open Enrollment period. Any changes made during Open Enrollment will take effect on September 1.
Open Enrollment Dates
July 10 – July 31, 2026
Coverage Effective Date
September 1, 2026
Calendar of Events
Open Enrollment Fair – Stephenville Campus
Join us to connect with benefit providers, wellness resources, and the Benefits team. We will have food, games, and prizes!
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TSC 27
Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: Virtual
Registration Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Number: TBD
Retiree Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: July 17, 2026
Time: TBD
Where: Ag Mechanics Building
Registration Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Number: TBD
Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: Virtual
Registration Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Link: Coming Soon
Webinar Number: TBD
Stephenville
Open Enrollment Fair – All Access Pass
When: July 20, 2026
Where: TSC 27
Time: TBD
– Insurance and Retirement Vendor tables
– Food, Games and Prizes
Fort Worth
Open Enrollment Overview Meeting
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: TBD
– First 30 people receive a giveaway
– Food, Games and Prizes
Resources from System Benefits Administration
Texas A&M System Benefits Administration
Open Enrollment Booklet
Coming Soon
Benefit Guides
Coming Soon
Premium Information
Coming Soon
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Coming Soon
Helpful Links
Coming Soon
NEW for FY27
- Coming Soon
REMINDERS for FY27
Current Benefits
Review your current benefits anytime in Workday via Single Sign-On prior to making your elections for the new plan year.
WebMD One
Check WebMD One to make sure you are on your way to completing your Two-Step Wellness Program and your incentive status is up to date.
Naming a Beneficiary
It is important to name a beneficiary for life insurance, and the fastest way for your beneficiary to obtain your benefit in the event it is needed. Open Enrollment is a good time to check your beneficiaries and ensure they are up to date.
New Dependents
Upload documentation for new dependents in HR Connect via Single Sign-On
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
If you would like to remain enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account, you must re-enroll every year.
- Healthcare flexible spending account info: Coming Soon
- Dependent care flexible spending account info: Coming Soon
Not Making Changes?
Your current benefits will continue; however, you MUST actively re-enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts. REMINDER – Health Care and Dependent Day Care flexible spending account elections do NOT roll into the new plan year.
Retiree Mailed Documents
Retiree mailed documents must be postmarked by July 31. (Online enrollment preferred)
Need Help?
Watch Open Enrollment Video – Coming Soon
Contact benefits@tarleton.edu for assistance.