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Action Items You Can Complete Before Making Benefit Elections
Here are steps you can take to make the best benefit election choices.
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1: Note Important Dates on Your Calendar
Open Enrollment Dates
- October 5, 2026: Open Enrollment begins
- October 16: Deadline to finalize benefit elections in Workday.
Expo Dates
- September 30 — UVA Wise, Cantrell Hall — 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- October 1 — UVA Wise, Cantrell Hall — 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- October 6 — UVA Health Medical Center, Education Resource Center (ERC) — 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- October 7 — Contemplative Commons — 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- October 8–9 — UVA Health Medical Center, Cafeteria, Night Shift — 10:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
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2: Review Benefits Usage in 2026
Look back at how you and your covered dependents used your benefits in 2026. This can help you think about what coverage may work best for you in 2027.
Consider:
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How often you visited a doctor, specialist, urgent care, or other health care provider.
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Whether you regularly filled prescriptions or expect prescription needs to change.
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How much you used dental and vision benefits.
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Whether you had planned or unexpected health care expenses.
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How much you contributed to or spent from an HSA or FSA, if applicable.
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Whether you expect any changes in 2027, such as planned procedures, new prescriptions, or changes in your family’s health care needs.
Remember: Past usage can help you plan, but your needs may be different in 2027. Consider both what happened this year and what you expect in the year ahead.
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3: Get informed and Support
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Benefits and Well-Being Expo
Hoos Well's Benefit and Well-Being Expo is your opportunity to connect directly with HR Specialists and health vendors. Attend informative seminars on a variety of benefit-related topics. Get your questions answered and a flu shot at no cost.
Expo Dates
- September 30 - College at Wise, Cantrell Hall 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- October 1 - College at Wise, Cantrell Hall 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- October 6 - UVA Health Medical Center, Education Resource Center (ERC) 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- October 7 - Contemplative Commons 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- October 8 - UVA Health Medical Center, Cafeteria (Night Shift) 10:30 p.m. - October 9, 1:30 a.m.
Open Enrollment Presentations
Learn what you need to know for Open Enrollment and get your questions answered during a live Q&A at the end of the presentation.
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In-Person Support
- UVA Human Resources 2420 Old Ivy Rd., Third Floor, Collaboration Spaces D & E 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
October 5, 8, and 12 - University Medical Center Dining Conference Rooms 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
October 14
Health Care and Benefits Terms
Find definitions for common health care and benefits terms.
Eligibility Information
Benefits Overview
On-Demand Resources
Choose a benefit below to go directly to its Open Enrollment webpage.
Details to Remember When Reviewing Benefits and Making Changes in Workday
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Adding or Dropping Dependents
Dependent Eligibility and Required Documentation
Choose who you are adding to your benefits to see eligibility requirements and the documentation you may need to provide.
Select a dependent type above to see the requirements.
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Re-Electing FSA
If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must re-enroll if you want the account to continue into 2027.
FSA Webpage -
Viewing Life Insurance and Retirement Options
Some benefits are not limited to Open Enrollment, but it’s still a great time to review your elections and make sure you’re getting the most from your benefits.
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Submitting and Saving
If you do not complete the 2027 Open Enrollment event in Workday, your current elections for health, dental, vision, and HSA will carry over into the 2027 plan year.
- If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you must re-enroll if you want the account to continue into 2027.
- If you have a Dependent Daycare Reimbursement Account, you must re-enroll if you want the account to continue into 2027.
Action Items You Can Complete After Open Enrollment Closes
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Sign Up for the Hoos Well Portal to Earn a $500 Reward — Exclusive to UVA Health Plan Participants
The Hoos Well portal is your hub for well-being.
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Spend Down Your FSA
Unlike a Health Savings Account (HSA), unused FSA funds do not roll over from year to year, so you should plan to use your full annual contribution during the plan year.
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Take Open Enrollment Experience Survey
Newly Benefits-Eligible Employees Notice
If you became or become benefits-eligible on or after October 1, 2026, your current benefit elections will roll into 2027, except for FSAs, which must be elected separately. After submitting your initial benefit elections, you'll receive instructions to elect a 2027 FSA. Watch for an email from AskHR@virginia.edu.
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