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Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment opens July 10 and closes July 31
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.

Vendor Benefit Fair

College Station

What: Vendor Benefits Fair
When: July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Innovative Learning Classroom Building (ILCB) (on-campus)
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Galveston

What: Vendor Benefits Fair
When: July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC) Lobby, Building 2035
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Vendor Presentations

Employee Meetings

  • July 2, 1:30–4 p.m. (All Locations)
  • July 18, 1:30–4 p.m. (All Locations) 

Retiree Meetings

  • July 11, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
  • July 24, 1:30–3:30 p.m. – In person at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 (Free parking)

Resources from System Benefits Administration

Visit System Benefits Administration for:

  • Enrollment booklets
  • Premium summaries
  • Plan descriptions
  • Carrier presentations
  • Additional resources

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