2026 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

What is Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to:

  •  learn about benefit changes coming in 2026

  •  review your current elections

  •  add or remove dependents from a plan

  •  re-enroll in a tax advantage plan

  •  re-establish your Child Care Subsidy

  •  re-enroll in the gym membership

  • change your wellness option

  •  update your life insurance beneficiaries

Changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Click here to log into FlexOnline and review your current elections prior to Open Enrollment.

Should I Take Action?

Yes, the Benefits Office recommends that you review your benefit elections annually.  If you do not take action most of your current benefit elections will carry forward into 2026,

with the exception of the following:

  •  Dependent Care FSA

  •  Child Care Subsidy (ages 0-5)

  •  General Purpose FSA

  •  Limited Purposes FSA

  •  Health Savings Account

  •  Wellness benefit

  •  any NEW benefit offerings

Benefits Fair

Please stop by and see us at our annual Benefits Fair.  Come meet your insurance vendors, ask us a question, enter raffles, receive giveaways and more.

 

OCTOBER 29, 2025 (11a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Hanover Inn Grand Ballroom

Educational Webinars

Please join us for a live educational webinar, where you will learn about the upcoming benefit changes for CY 2026.  You'll even have an opportunity to ask questions of the benefits team:

October 28, 2025 from 1pm-2:30pm
October 30, 2025 from 10am-11:30am

Sign up here to join us for a session

Educational Videos

If you are unable to attend one the live educational webinars, then we highly encourage you to watch a pre-recorded version of the webinar in your own time:

COMING IN OCTOBER

One-on-One
Enrollment Assistance

One-on-One enrollment assistance is available for those who would like a little extra help navigating the FlexOnline enrollment system. Schedule a 30 minute session to meet with a member of the benefits team over the  phone, by zoom or in person at 7 Lebanon Street. Availability is limited.

COMING IN OCTOBER

One-on-One
Consultations

NEW FOR 2026

One-on-One consultations are now available for those who have more complex benefits related issues.  Schedule a 30 minute session with a specialized member of the benefits team over the phone, by zoom or in person at 7 Lebanon Street.  Availability is limited.

COMING IN OCTOBER

Benefit Cost Estimator

We encourage you to use the benefit plan cost estimator tool to determine your benefit costs, prior to enrolling through FlexOnline. Try out different family tiering scenarios.  Rates are based on your anticipated 12/31/25 annual salary and your full time equivalency. 

Click here to access the Cost Estimator

Open Enrollment Newsletter

The Open Enrollment Newsletter provides an overview of upcoming plan changes for 2026, a list of resources to help you evaluate your options and information on where and how to enroll:

COMING IN OCTOBER

2026 Benefits Guide

The 2026 Benefits Guide provides an overview of the comprehensive benefits program Dartmouth offers to help care for your physical, emotional and financial well-being:

COMING IN OCTOBER

ask Emma

The ask Emma Decision Support Tool is available again this year in FlexOnline.  Click on the "Continue with Audio" button when prompted, answer a few questions letting Emma know how you think you and your covered family members might use your medical plan in 2025 and get a recommendation on a medical plan. Click on "Continue without Audio" when prompted to bypass the ask Emma option.