{"id":3503,"date":"2018-10-08T09:31:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T16:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=3503"},"modified":"2026-09-29T23:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T23:53:12","slug":"open-enrollment-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/open-enrollment-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits &#8211; Open Enrollment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: left\">Open Enrollment Central<\/h1>\n<div class=\"row-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg\"><div class=\"col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg image-col right\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Open-enrollment-ahead-2.jpg)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Open-enrollment-ahead-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Open Enrollment Caution Sign Open Enrollment Caution Sign With Autumn Road Background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Open-enrollment-ahead-2.jpg 701w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Open-enrollment-ahead-2-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Open-enrollment-ahead-2-600x514.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg--textcol\">\n<h4>What is Open Enrollment?<\/h4>\n<p>Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and update your benefits to ensure they meet your needs \u2013 and those of your family.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Dates<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Enrollment Begins: <strong>Oct 19th<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Deadline to make changes: <strong>Nov 6th<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Effective date of changes: <strong>Jan 1st<\/strong> <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-5px not-in-view\">\n<p>During Open Enrollment you can make changes to your <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-VOLUNTARY-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voluntary Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Care: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-MEDICAL-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-DENTAL-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental &amp;\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-VISION-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax Savings: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/nau-hdhp-hsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Care Savings Accounts<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-flexible-spending-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flexible Spending Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Income Protection: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-LIFE-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life Insurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-SHORT-TERM-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short-Term Disability<\/a> Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-nau-yellow\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\"><!-- shortcode-block-quote -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block-quote shortcode-block-quote--center\">\n    <div class=\"shortcode-block-quote__inner-container\">\n        <span>You MUST re-enroll in medical coverage for 2027. If you would like a Health Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must also make a new election during Open Enrollment. Elections for all other benefits will carry over if you do not make changes\u00a0<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/h4>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Changing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For 2027 there are changes to all of the medical plans NAU offers.<\/strong>\u00a0 Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-oe-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What\u2019s Changing<\/a> to learn about the medical plan changes and other 2027 benefit changes.<\/p>\n<h2>Open Enrollment Events<\/h2>\n<p>Human Resources is sponsoring several events to assist with learning more about your benefit options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flagstaff Benefit Expo<\/li>\n<li>Webinars on NAU High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account<\/li>\n<li>Social Security<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in Sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-oe-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Enrollment Events<\/a> for the dates and times of each event.<\/p>\n<h2>How to make changes to your benefits<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready, you will make changes to your benefits in Employee Self-Service through <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &#8211; HR<\/strong><\/a> . <div class='shortcode-column-container'><!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-landscape-image wp-image-18368\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/typing-on-computer-photo-by-nordwood-themes-on-unsplash-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"Image of typing on computer photo by nordwood-themes on unsplash\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/typing-on-computer-photo-by-nordwood-themes-on-unsplash-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/typing-on-computer-photo-by-nordwood-themes-on-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/typing-on-computer-photo-by-nordwood-themes-on-unsplash-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Questions?? <a href=\"mailto:nauhrbenefits@nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nauhrbenefits@nau.edu<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<ol>\n<li>Sign on to <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &#8211; HR<\/strong><\/a> with your NAU credentials.<\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>HR Home Page,<\/strong> select the \u2018<strong>Benefits\u2019<\/strong> Tile.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u2019 <strong>Benefits Enrollment\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Select\u2019<\/strong> for the event displayed.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Edit\u2019<\/strong> on each benefit to update your election. <em>Your per pay period cost will be listed for each benefit.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Save and Continue\u2019<\/strong> when your enrollment is completed.<\/li>\n<li>Authorize your enrollments by clicking \u2018<strong>Submit\u2019<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0<em>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-nau-yellow\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">Open Enrollment FAQs<\/div><\/div><\/h1>\n<h2>General<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What is Open Enrollment?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            What is Open Enrollment?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Open Enrollment is your yearly opportunity to change your benefit selections without experiencing a Qualified Life Event (QLE), such as the birth of a child or marriage.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"When is Open Enrollment?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            When is Open Enrollment?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Open Enrollment runs from October 19<sup>th<\/sup> to November 6<sup>th<\/sup>, with changes taking effect on January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I change my benefits outside of Open Enrollment?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Can I change my benefits outside of Open Enrollment?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>You can only change your benefits outside of Open Enrollment if you experience a Qualified Life Event (QLE) such as the birth of a child or marriage.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience a QLE during the year, be sure to contact Human Resources within 31 days of the event or you will need to wait until the next Open Enrollment period to make changes to your benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/enrolling-in-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enrolling and Changing Your Benefits<\/a>&nbsp;at for more information about QLEs.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<h2>Changes for 2027<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Are there any plan changes?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Are there any plan changes?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>For 2027 there are changes to all of the medical plans NAU offers.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-oe-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What&rsquo;s Changing<\/a> to learn about the medical plan changes and other 2027 benefit changes.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Are there any provider changes?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Are there any provider changes?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Are deductions from my paycheck going to change?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\">\n            Are deductions from my paycheck going to change?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The premiums for the NAU PPO will increase between $34.80 and $131.05 per pay period depending on the coverage level elected. The premiums for all other plans will remain the same.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-voluntary-benefit-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review the 2027 Benefit Premiums&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='shortcode-column-container'><!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<p><strong>Current<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Only:&nbsp;$75.10<\/li>\n<li>Employee + Adult: $194.86<\/li>\n<li>Employee + Child: $203.69<\/li>\n<li>Family: $413.86<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<p><strong>January 1, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Only:&nbsp; $109.90\\ $34.80 increase<\/li>\n<li>Employee + Adult:&nbsp;$285.16\\ $90.30 increase<\/li>\n<li>Employee + Child: $203.69\\ $64.50 increase<\/li>\n<li>Family: $413.86\\ $131.05 increase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Less than 12-month employees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember if you work less than a 12-months and are paid over your contract period you will begin making &lsquo;Pre-payments&rsquo; for your benefits during your off-contract period in January.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/paying-your-premiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paying for Your Coverage<\/a> for more information including your Pre-payment premiums effective with the pay you will receive on 01\/08\/2027.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<h2>Enrollment<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Do I need to re-enroll in benefits this year?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\">\n            Do I need to re-enroll in benefits this year?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><strong>You MUST re-enroll in medical coverage for 2027. <\/strong>If you would like a Health Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must also make a new election during Open Enrollment. Elections for all other benefits will carry over if you do not make changes<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What happens if I do not re-enroll in benefits during Open Enrollment?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\">\n            What happens if I do not re-enroll in benefits during Open Enrollment?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><strong>You MUST re-enroll in medical coverage for 2027. <\/strong>If you do not make a election during Open Enrollment you will not have medical coverage in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like a Health Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must also make a new election during Open Enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Elections for all other benefits will carry over if you do not make changes<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What if I do not want to make any changes?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\">\n            What if I do not want to make any changes?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Even if you do not want to make changes to your benefits<strong> you still MUST re-enroll in both medical coverage and Flexibility Spending Accounts.<\/strong> Elections for all other benefits will carry over if you do not make changes<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"When are my benefit changes effective?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\">\n            When are my benefit changes effective?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Any changes you make to your benefits during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I review my current elections, covered dependents and beneficiaries?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-11-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-11-panel\">\n            How do I review my current elections, covered dependents and beneficiaries?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-11-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-11-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>You can verify your current benefits in Employee Self &ndash; Service through <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign on to <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a> with your NAU credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &lsquo;<strong>Benefits&rsquo;<\/strong> tile<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Benefits Summary<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Go, <\/strong>and a summary of your benefit enrollments will be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To view your covered dependents and beneficiary records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign on to <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a> with your NAU credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &lsquo;<strong>Benefits&rsquo;<\/strong> tile.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Dependent\/Beneficiary Info.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Dependent\/Beneficiary Summary<\/strong> to view the information on your dependents\\beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Dependent\/Beneficiary Summary <\/strong>to view plans for your dependents\\beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I make changes to my benefit selections?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-12-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-12-panel\">\n            How do I make changes to my benefit selections?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-12-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-12-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>You will make your changes in Employee Self &ndash; Service through <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign on to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a> with your NAU credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &lsquo;<strong>Benefits&rsquo;<\/strong> tile<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>&lsquo;Benefits Enrollment&rsquo;<\/strong> and then click on &lsquo;<strong>Select&rsquo;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click &lsquo;<strong>Edit&rsquo;<\/strong> next to the benefit you want to change.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>&lsquo;Save and Continue&rsquo; after <\/strong>you make your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I review my finalized Open Enrollment elections?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-13-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-13-panel\">\n            How do I review my finalized Open Enrollment elections?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-13-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-13-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>You will receive an email confirming your benefit enrollments have been submitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE NEXT DAY<\/strong> you may view your new elections in Employee Self-Service through the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign on to h <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOUIE &ndash; HR<\/strong><\/a> using your NAU credentials.<\/li>\n<li>On the Home Page, select the &lsquo;<strong>Benefits&rsquo;<\/strong> tile.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Benefits Summary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Change the &ldquo;as of date&rdquo; to <strong>01\/01\/27<\/strong>&nbsp;and click <strong>Go.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A summary of your benefit enrollments will be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What is a Benefit Confirmation Statement?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-14-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-14-panel\">\n            What is a Benefit Confirmation Statement?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-14-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-14-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>After Open Enrollment is closed, Human Resources will send, to your NAU email, a Benefit Confirmation Statement containing your 2027 plan elections.&nbsp; &nbsp; It is important to review this document and notify Human Resources immediately if your Confirmation Statement has an error and needs further attention.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<h2>Learning about your benefit<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Where can I find our more information about my benefits?_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-15-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-15-panel\">\n            Where can I find our more information about my benefits?\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-15-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-15-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/Human-Resources\/Benefits\/Benefit-Plan-Document\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Benefits<\/a> for everything you will need to understand and utilize your benefits. Here you will find information, resources, documents, links and important notices.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Important Information<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">To ensure you&#8217;re viewing current documents please clear your browser cache<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/servicenow.nau.edu\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sys_id=71026ba0dbc41b042a51fb451d961918\">How to clear your cache?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<h2><strong><!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Resources<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-oe-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What&#8217;s Changing\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-oe-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Enrollment Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/paying-your-premiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paying for Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefits-voluntary-benefit-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2027 Benefit Premiums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-VOLUNTARY-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 Voluntary Benefit Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-Compare-PPO-vs-HDHPHSA-1-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAU PPO vs HDHP\\HSA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefit-plan-document\/\">Benefit Plan Documents and Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/benefit-contact-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits Vendor Contact Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<h3>Plan Comparisons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-VOLUNTARY-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voluntary Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-MEDICAL-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-DENTAL-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-VISION-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-LIFE-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/09\/2027-SHORT-TERM-COMPARE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short-Term Disability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open Enrollment Central During Open Enrollment you can make changes to your Voluntary Benefits Health Care: Medical,\u00a0Dental &amp;\u00a0Vision Tax Savings: Health Care Savings Accounts and\u00a0Flexible Spending Accounts Income Protection: Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance What&#8217;s Changing For 2027 there are changes to all of the medical plans NAU offers.\u00a0 Visit What\u2019s Changing to learn 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