It’s that time again! The Public Employees’ Benefits Board open enrollment is mandatory this October for benefits-eligible faculty, staff and officers of administration.
Open enrollment will be available Oct. 1-31 on the PEBB member website. Support resources and plan information are available on PEBB’s Enrollment and Benefits page and the UO Benefits Office website.
The UO Benefits Office is offering open enrollment help sessions. Drop in and get your questions answered.
- Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-noon
- Oct. 14, noon-2 p.m.
- Oct. 22, 7-9 a.m.
- Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m.
All help sessions will be in the Erb Memorial Union Miller Room (107).
If you do not complete open enrollment:
- Your current medical, dental and vision coverages will stay the same for 2026. You won’t be able to change them after open enrollment.
- PEBB surcharges for tobacco use and double coverage will be deducted from your paycheck throughout 2026.
- You will not be able to have a Flexible Spending Account even if you have one this year.
If you currently opt out of medical coverage, your opt-out benefits will end Dec. 31, 2025.
You’re also invited to the Benefits Fair Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms. Representatives from the insurance plans, optional benefit and wellness programs, retirement plans, and the UO Benefits Office will provide information and answer your questions.