Open Enrollment
This three-week window is the ONLY time individuals can make changes to their coverage, enroll in new benefit options, or renew their flexible spending accounts without having to demonstrate a qualifying life event. The July 31 deadline cannot be extended, be sure to log into Workday during this period to review your benefits and make any changes. Contact benefits@tamu.edu for assistance.
What You Can Do During Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to:
- Add or remove dependents
- Adjust coverage levels
- Re-enroll in flexible spending accounts
- Make other benefit updates
The insurance plan year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31.
Resources
Visit System Benefits Administration for enrollment booklets, premium summaries, plan descriptions, carrier presentations, and additional resources.
Vendor Benefit Fair
Galveston
July 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. (In-person) - View event
Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC) (Building 2035) Lobby
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College Station
July 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (In-person) - View event
Innovative Learning Classroom Building
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Vendor Presentations
Employee Meetings
July 2 from 1:30-4 p.m. (Webinar) - View Event
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July 18 from 1:30-4 p.m. (Webinar) - View Event
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Retiree Meetings
July 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Webinar) - View Event
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July 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (In-person) - View Event
Brazos Center - 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 (free parking)
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Important Reminders
- Changes made during Open Enrollment take effect Sept. 1.
- All updates must be submitted through Workday via Single Sign-On.
- Flexible spending accounts must be re-enrolled annually.
- Review and update your beneficiaries.
- Upload documentation for new dependents in HRConnect via Single Sign-On .
- Confirm tobacco-use status for yourself and your dependents.
- Life insurance increases may require evidence of insurability.
- Discounts for the Brazos Valley Network and Baylor Scott & White ended April 30, 2025.
Looking Ahead to FY26
- Healthcare spending account annual maximum increases to $3,300.
- Dental PPO orthodontia and annual maximum coverage increases to $2,000.
- Medicare Advantage 65 Plus Plan prescription out-of-pocket maximum increases to $600, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
- All A&M Care Plan participants will receive new insurance cards effective Sept. 1, 2025.
- BCBS Health Advocacy launches Sept. 1, 2025.
Updated Premiums Effective Sept. 1, 2025
Note: The premiums listed below do not include the $30 wellness credit available to employees or their spouses.
A&M Care Plan - Full Time
- Employee Only: $30.00
- Employee & Spouse: $349.46
- Employee & Child(ren): $231.12
- Employee & Family: $467.36
A&M Care Plan - Part Time
- Employee Only: $550.18
- Employee & Spouse: $1,019.08
- Employee & Child(ren): $856.56
- Employee & Family: $1,165.93
Grad Plan
- Employee Only: $0.00
- Employee & Spouse: $0.00
- Employee & Child(ren): $48.26
- Employee & Family: $197.14
65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan
- Retiree Only: $0.00
- Retiree & Spouse: $117.15
- Retiree & Child(ren): $47.81
- Retiree & Family: $209.74
Dental HMO
- Employee Only: $21.72
- Employee & Spouse: $38.60
- Employee & Child(ren): $38.90
- Employee & Family: $60.42
Dental PPO
- Employee Only: $32.02
- Employee & Spouse: $64.02
- Employee & Child(ren): $67.22
- Employee & Family: $102.42