Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment

Our annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is October 27–November 7. This opportunity allows you to make changes to your benefit elections. After the enrollment period closes, only those with a qualifying life event will be able to modify elections for 2026. 

This year is the first year that employees can enroll through Workday and it’s the first year with Anthem as our medical benefits provider. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, and there’s something for everyone. If you have questions, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to guide you.

You can also contact the Anthem Member Hotline at 844-614-3102.

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Open Enrollment for 2026 Benefits is live!

Now through Nov. 7, select and review benefits for the upcoming year, including making changes to current elections. 

Complete Open Enrollment in Workday using a University laptop, a personal computer, or the Workday app on a mobile device. Refer to the Open Enrollment Job Aid for step-by-step instructions.

Meet Anthem: Our new Medical Plan Provider

We conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for medical plans to ensure competitive pricing and sustainable coverage options. After careful deliberations and input from the University Benefits Committee, we have selected Anthem as our new medical plan provider for 2026.

Enrolling through Workday

All benefit elections will be submitted through Workday. 

Action Required: All employees must log in to Workday to review and submit their 2026 benefit elections — even if no changes are being made.

Important: After submitting your elections, Workday may prompt you to complete additional steps based on your selections. These may be:

  • Verifying a dependent(s)
  • Completing the annual spousal attestation
  • Completing the annual Health Savings Account (HSA) attestation
  • Completing the annual waiver attestation
  • Submitting Evidence of Insurability (EOI) if you elect more than the Guaranteed Issue (GI) amount for voluntary life insurance

All steps must be completed by the deadline Friday, November 7, 2025 for Open Enrollment and within 30 days of hire date or qualified life event. If you do not complete all required tasks in Workday, you may not receive the coverage you intend to elect.

Please take a moment to read the important updates below about changes to our medical and dental plans, completing your enrollment in Workday, and other key benefit enhancements.
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Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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Voluntary Plans

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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COBRA & Benefits for Retirees

Retirees receive continued support through healthcare coverage options and additional wellness resources to ensure a secure and fulfilling retirement.
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Open Enrollment Resources

Find helpful resources to guide you through the enrollment process.

Anthem’s Smart Rewards is an incentive program that helps improve your health while rewarding you for the healthy actions you take.

Open Enrollment Dates

Important documents and notices regarding the University of Richmond Employee Welfare Benefits Plan (the “Plan”) are available here. The documents and notices provide information about your enrollment opportunities, benefits, coverage, rights, and obligations under the Plan.