During the open enrollment period last year, enrollment reached a record high, with over 24.3 million people signing up.

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After blocking retirees from enrolling in the Survivor Benefit Plan by not making the enrollment forms available as part of a one-time open season ordered by Congress, that process is now available.

Below is a list of notable changes to the university's flexible benefits program for the 2025 plan year. Please note that a full description of all benefit offerings as well as important documents can ...