Two Weeks Earlier! Open Enrollment begins on Oct. 1. The countdown clock is at

Protect What Matters

 

Welcome to Open Enrollment, your opportunity to review and select the best benefit options for you and your loved ones.

During October, you can evaluate your current benefits and explore new options that may better suit your needs. Whether you are looking for comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, or want to review your life insurance and retirement options, now is the time to act. 

We encourage you to explore your options, meet with a benefit enroller, and make the best choice for you and your family.

Save the Dates

  • Open Enrollment is two weeks earlier this year, beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and ending on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 4:45 p.m. 

  • IRS regulations do not allow for plan enrollment or changes beyond the end of Open Enrollment unless there is a qualifying event (i.e. marriage, divorce, birth of a child, etc.) during the year.

Important Categories

Online Enrollment Instructions
Benefit Enrollers
Virtual Benefit Fair (Coming Soon!)
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Costs
EAP and Self Care
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Healthy Tigers
Tobacco Premium
Voluntary Benefits
Retirement Plans

Open Enrollment Highlights

Pick a Plan
You can choose between one of two healthcare plans: A High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). Nayya, a health plan decision tool that is available through AU Access, can be used to help detemine the best plan for you and your family.
Health Care Reimbursement Options
Each health care plan includes a plan option to be reimbursed for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses: the Health Savings Account (HSA) for the HDHP, or the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the PPO. You must be enrolled in the HDHP to participate in the HSA, but you do not need to enroll in the PPO to enroll in the FSA. To participate in the FSA plans in 2025, you will need to enroll (new participant) or re-enroll (current participant) by 4:45 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2024. 
New Critical Illness Plan
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the critical illness plan offered by Colonial Life will be replaced with a new and improved plan from The Standard. Please review the details in the Critical Illness section. You must make a new election if you wish to participate in the new plan from The Standard. 
Staying the Same
Premium costs for vision and dental insurances will remain the same in 2025. And if you have vision benefits, you may be interested to know that Warby Parker is now in-network with products and standard exam services. This means you can use your benefits with Warby Parker as you would with other in-network providers.
Benefit Enrollers
Benefit enrollers are available to help employees who have questions about Auburn's health plan options, or would like assistance with online enrollment. You can visit the website or call 833-203-4283 to schedule an appointment. Appointments can occur over the phone, or in person on the following dates: Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23. 

FAQs

Open Enrollment is when you may enroll, cancel, or make changes to your benefit elections. These changes will be effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.

Please review this website for information about our 2025 benefits.

  • Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and ends on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at 4:45 p.m.

  • IRS regulations do not allow for plan enrollment or changes beyond the end of Open Enrollment unless there is a qualifying event (i.e. marriage, divorce, birth of a child, etc.) during the year.

  • Effective Jan. 1, 2025, there will be a 2.9% premium increase for the PPO and HDHP plans. 

  • Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the critical illness plan that was previously offered by Colonial Life will be replaced with a new and improved plan from The Standard.

We strongly encourage you to review your benefit options and to explore the insurance offerings that are available to full-time, benefit-eligible employees.

  • If you are enrolled in health, dental, and/or vision insurance plans, the Health Savings Account, or other voluntary benefit plans, and you do not want to make any changes to your coverages, there is nothing you need to do to continue them.

  • However, you must re-enroll for the Flexible Spending Account.

You should review the following information as you complete online enrollment, providing updates or changes as necessary:

  • Your beneficiaries (the person or entity you name in an insurance policy to receive benefits) for basic life, voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurances, along with voluntary and mandatory retirement accounts

  • Social Security number(s) and date(s) of birth for your dependent(s)

  • Life insurance rates for you and your dependent(s) (Rates may change depending on age)

  • Emergency contacts: You can update your emergency contacts through AU Access - Self Service Banner (SSB). Look for “Update Emergency Contacts” under the “Personal Information” tab.

Ensuring the eligibility of all dependents and members enrolled in our benefit plans is crucial to reducing financial, legal, and employee risk. During Open Enrollment, you should review your dependents and remove anyone who may not meet the definition of an eligible dependent.

Additional information

In 2018, the Employee Hardship Fund was established to provide financial support to eligible Auburn employees who are experiencing temporary financial hardship due to a qualifying life event.

It is funded entirely by voluntary charitable donations. Any person or entity is eligible to donate to the fund. Contributing to the fund is easy, and donors can make a one-time or ongoing gift. They can also share gift credit with or give in honor or memory of another person. For more information on the fund or to find links to contribute, visit the Hardship Fund website.

If you still have questions after reviewing this website, please schedule an appointment with a benefit enroller or email oe@auburn.edu.

Last updated: 09/24/2024