October 14, 2024

The annual Open Enrollment period is now under way, having started on Monday, October 14 at 8 a.m., and will end on Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m. Benefits-eligible employees will have the opportunity to make changes to their current health plan options, including changing, adding or dropping their eligible dependents. Changes made during this period will go into effect on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  

Make the most out of your health plan benefit options during the annual Open Enrollment period. Mark your calendars for upcoming events and familiarize yourself with important information shared in this special benefits HR News & Updates edition!

• Open Enrollment Period:

Monday, October 14 at 8 a.m., through Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m.

• Benefits Fair:

Attend the annual benefits fair any time during event hours and meet your health plan providers to help answer your questions and enjoy giveaways.

• Date and Time: Tuesday, October 22, between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Graham Center Ballrooms, Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

Biscayne Bay campus faculty and staff can catch a complimentary shuttle ride on the Panther Express. Be sure to pre-register ahead of time to use this accommodation.

• Virtual Benefits Workshop:

Preregister for one of the several workshop sessions offered and speak with a benefits specialist to get assistance regarding your benefits.

• DSGI Youtube Videos:

Review the DSGI Youtube video guides to learn more about available benefits for Plan Year 2025.

• Benefits Guide:

Review the Benefits Guide and benefit plan changes for Plan Year 2025.

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least two weeks prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

FIU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, national origin, marital status, and veteran status in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination contact FIU’s Title IX Coordinator and Director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

Questions? Contact the Benefits Administration at (305) 348-2181.

You can make changes online on the People First portal or call the People First Service Center at 866-663-473 (TTY: 866-221-0268), Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET, during the Open Enrollment period.



This section is designed to provide answers to frequently asked questions about Open Enrollment:

Question 1: Do I have to take any action if I do not want to make any changes to my current health plan option? 

Answer: If you do not want to make any changes to your current health plan, you do not need to take action. Your current benefit plan elections will continue into the new plan year for 2025, including the dollar amount deductions you may have selected toward your Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited Purpose FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and/or Health Savings Account (HSA). 

We strongly encourage all staff, faculty, and benefits eligible adjuncts and temporary (OPS) employees to verify that your current providers remain in-network with your selected plan(s).

Question 2: Can I make changes at another time to my benefits plan outside of the Open Enrollment period? 

Answer: As a benefit eligible employee, you can make changes to your plans within 60 days from the date they incur a Qualifying Status Change event (QSC). Changes include enrolling or cancelling, increasing or decreasing coverage, or adding or removing dependents.

A Qualifying Status Change (QSC) event includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Birth
• Adoption
• Divorce
• Death
• Medicare disability
• Disability retirement

If you experience one of these events, send your documentation to People First within 60 days of the event.

If you miss your window, you may pay more for insurance than you need to or be responsible for claims incurred.

Question 3: Will the health plan insurance premium change affect me?

Answer: The employer and COBRA health insurance premiums will change for plan year 2025, with no impact to the full-time employee rates. Premium contributions for Part-Time Employees (FTE < 0.75) are available on the MyBenefits.MyFlorida.com website under the Premium Rates tab.