Benefits Open Enrollment 2026

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How to Enroll

Be prepared before logging in: 

• Have your OHIO ID and password available.
• If you haven’t already, set up your multi-factor authentication.
• If you do not currently use Ohio University's email system, you will need to activate your account.
• If you have forgotten your password, please visit OIT's password reset page.
• If you do not have secret challenge questions set up, then you will need to present a photo ID to one of the approved locations.

Benefits open enrollment will be available online beginning on the afternoon of  April 15th via My Personal Information (MPI) - Benefits Self Service:

1. Login* to https://myhr.ohio.edu
2. Choose My Personal Information
3. Choose Benefits Self Service

*You must be enrolled in multi-factor authentication to access My Personal Information. Visit OIT's Getting Started with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication site to learn more. View the MPI: Benefits Self Service User Guide  for instructions on updating your benefits.

Accessing the system will allow you to:

• Review current coverages and make necessary changes
• Enroll or waive the following:
  • the PPO medical plan which includes prescription drug coverage
  • one of two vision plans
  • the dental plan or dental with orthodontia plan
  • flexible spending accounts
    • Health Care account for eligible health care expenses for you and/or eligible dependents
    • Dependent Child Care account, for eligible child care expenses for eligible dependents (can also be used for adult-day care expenses for eligible dependents)
  • supplemental and/or dependent life insurance
  • the short term disability plan

Open Enrollment Labs

If you need assistance enrolling please stop by one of our Open Enrollment Labs. You will need your OHIO ID and password in order to enroll. 

Note Regarding Dependents

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Those who wish to add a dependent or beneficiary that is a current or former Ohio University employee or student OR someone who does not have a social security number should complete the Request for Benefits Office to add Dependent or Beneficiary [PDF] form. This completed form may be uploaded to the Benefits secure upload site. Once processed, benefits will email confirmation and employees may access MPI: Benefits Self Service to enroll or update coverages. 

Dependents who have no previous record may be added in MPI: Benefits Self Service. 

Documentation Required

Those who add a dependent during open enrollment must submit proper documentation (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, etc.)

Documents may be uploaded to the Benefits Secure Site, sent via campus mail to Human Resources, ATTN: Benefits, Grosvenor West 103 or mailed via US mail to Ohio University Human Resources, ATTN: Benefits, Grosvenor West 103, 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979

Please include the employee name and employee ID# on any documentation.

If you fail to provide required dependent verification documentation, the dependent will not be enrolled and you must wait the next open enrollment period to enroll your dependent.

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Life Insurance

We ask that all benefits eligible employees update their life insurance beneficiary each year during the Open Enrollment period.

A beneficiary can be any individual(s). Please note: you may also name trusts, estates or other non-individuals but these, as well as individuals in which you do not have a social security number, will need to be documented on a paper beneficiary form, email benefits@ohio.edu to request this form.

2026 Open Enrollment Special Opportunity

You may enroll or increase your supplemental life coverage up to $200,000 without completing the Evidence of Insurability (EOI) process.  After you reach $200,000 in total coverage EOI will be required for any increase. The Benefits Office will reach out to those who are required to complete this process. Visit the Life Insurance page for further details.

Beginning July 1, 2026, Lincoln National will replace UNUM as the company administering Ohio University's life insurance as well as disability plans. 
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Benefits Overview Meetings

Meetings reviewing 2026-27 Benefits will be held online using Microsoft Teams. Visit OIT's website for assistance accessing Teams on your desktop or mobile device. Registration is not required. 

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Benefits Vendor Webinars

Open Enrollment is a great time to learn more about the supplemental benefits available to you. These informational webinars provide a brief overview and allow time for a question and answer session. Registration is not required. A recording of the session will be posted if available. 

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Parking

The annual faculty/staff permit renewal opt-in/opt-out period is not processed through Benefits Open Enrollment. 

The annual faculty/staff permit renewal opt-in/opt-out period for FY25 will take place Monday, June 8, 2026 through Friday, June 26, 2026. Transportation and Parking Services will email eligible employees in early June 2026 with further information regarding the renewal process and procedures for those electing to opt-in/out.

View additional information on faculty/staff parking or contact the Transportation and Parking Services Customer Care Center at 740.593.1917 (Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM).

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Questions

Please attend a Benefits Overview Meeting, a benefits staff member will be available to answer questions at the end of each session. You may also email benefits@ohio.edu if you need assistance. 

Communication Archive

• 5.5.2025: Reminder: Benefits Open Enrollment Ends May 7, electronic ID cards available (Emailed to benefits eligible faculty and staff, Ohio Employee News)

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