Open Enrollment is Coming November 3 - 24!

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What is Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment is the time of year for benefits-eligible University of Maine System (UMS) employees to review, add, change, or waive their benefits plans to make the best choices for their families. This is the only time each year when changes can be made, barring a qualifying life event.

What do I need to do now?

Beginning January 1, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Maine (Anthem) will serve as our health insurance administrator, and Capital Rx (CapRx) will serve as our prescription administrator—replacing Cigna.

Be on the lookout for an email on November 3^rd and a postcard mailed to your home in early November. Both include links to the Open Enrollment digital booklet, which provides information and direct access to the resources you need, streamlining the enrollment process.

While you cannot make changes until November 3^rd, you can:

Review these resources about the switch to Anthem and Capital Rx (CapRx)
UMS Healthcare Transition Guide - Bookmark this live document that will evolve to include answers to employee questions as they arise
Check to see if your doctor is currently in-network
Chancellor/CHRO email
UMS-wide transition livestream recording - This town hall recording provides details directly from our CHRO, Amie Parker.
Register for an in-person benefits roadshow event at your university.
Review your current benefits by going to MaineStreet Employee Self-Service in your myCampus portal and selecting the Benefits tile. The video below provides step-by-step instructions. If prompted, log in using your UMS email address and password.

Important notes

If you wish to continue using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2026, re-enrollment is required—every year!

If you are pleased with your current plan choices and you do not have an FSA, you do not need to do anything during Open Enrollment. Your current plan will be replaced with similar plans offered by Anthem and CapRx.

Thank you!

Your University of Maine System Benefits Team

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Open Enrollment is Coming November 3 - 24!

What is Open Enrollment?

﻿What do I need to do now?

While you cannot make changes until November 3rd, you can:

Important notes

What do I need to do now?

While you cannot make changes until November 3^rd, you can: