Open Enrollment
July 10, 2025 – July 31, 2025
This is the ONLY time employees and retirees may make changes to their coverage, enroll in new benefit options or renew flexible spending accounts without having to demonstrate a qualifying life event. The July 31 deadline cannot be extended.
Changes made during Open Enrollment are effective September 1st.
What You Can Do During Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to:
- Add or remove dependents
- Adjust coverage levels
- Re-enroll in flexible spending accounts
- Make other benefit updates
Calendar of Events
All Location Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: July 2 from 1:30pm to 4pm
Where: Virtual
Registration Link
Webinar Link
Webinar Number: 2663 827 9316
Password: benefits
(2363348 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Retiree Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: July 11 from 9am to 12pm
Where: Ag Mechanics Building
Registration Link
Webinar Link
Webinar Number: 2660 244 8432
Password: benefits
(23633488 when dialing from a phone or video system)
All Location Open Enrollment Meeting with Vendor Presentations
When: July 18 from 1:30pm to 4pm
Where: Virtual
Registration Link
Webinar Link
Webinar Number: 2661 638 9745
Password: benefits
(23633488 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Stephenville
Greatest Perks on Earth Open Enrollment Fair
When: July 15 from 10am to 1pm
Where: TSC Ballrooms – Stephenville
– First 150 people receive a giveaway
– Insurance and Retirement Vendor tables
– Food, Games and Prizes
**Bring your phone to play a game at 10:30am for a chance to win awesome prizes!
Fort Worth
Open Enrollment Overview Meeting
When: July 22 at 10:30am
Where: Fort Worth – CAB 121
– First 30 people receive a giveaway
– Food, Games and Prizes
**Bring your phone to play a game with us for a chance to win awesome prizes!
Waco
Open Enrollment Overview Meeting
When: July 23 at 11am
Where: Waco – MAC 200
– First 10 people receive a giveaway
– Food, Games and Prizes
**Bring your phone to play a game for a chance to win awesome prizes!
Resources from System Benefits Administration
Visit Texas A&M System Benefits Administration for:
- Benefit Guides
- Premium Information
- Summary of Benefits and Coverages
- Summary Plan Descriptions
- FY 26 Updates and Changes
- System Open Enrollment Meetings Virtual and In Person
- Carrier Presentations
Important Information for FY 26 and Reminders
- Review your current benefits anytime in Workday via Single Sign-On prior to making your elections for the new plan year.
- 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.
- Review and update your beneficiaries.
- Upload documentation for new dependents in HR Connect via Single Sign-On
- Flexible Spending Accounts (re-enrollment required)
- Healthcare flexible spending account annual election amount maximum will increase to $3,300.
- Dependent care flexible spending account annual election will remain unchanged, $5,000 per household or $2,500 if married filing separately.
- 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 must be postmarked by July 31. (online enrollment preferred)
- Need help?
- Watch the Complete Open Enrollment video for a step-by-step guide through the process
- Download the job aid Complete Open Enrollment to assist you as you make changes.
Contact benefits@tarleton.edu for assistance.
Outside of July 10-31, changes can only be made to health, dental, vision or spending accounts during the plan year within 30 days of a Qualifying Life Event such as marriage, birth or adoption, etc. If changes are not made within 30 days of the Life Event, coverage to these plans cannot be made until the next Open Enrollment period, with an effective date of September 1.