Employee Benefits
Richland One Colleagues,
Per Human Resource Services-Benefits, please advised that the 2025 Open Enrollment period begins Monday, September 15, 2025 and ends Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Election changes made during this period will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Ward Services, our third-party administrator, will be on site to assist employees with Open Enrollment changes. Your campus location will have posters displayed with meeting times.
Prepare for Open Enrollment (please review the following resources):
- PEBA’s 2026 Insurance Summary
- Federally Mandated Notices (interoffice mail)
- PEBA Open Enrollment Resource Page
Reminders For Open Enrollment:
- Adding Dependents:
- If you're adding a dependent who is not currently covered, you must provide Supporting Documentation at the time of enrollment.
- Changes will not be processed without the required documentation.
· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
o If you wish to enroll or re-enroll in a Medical Spending Account (full or limited-use) or Dependent Care FSA for 2026, you must do so during Open Enrollment.
· You may carry over up to $660 of unused 2025 Medical Spending funds into the 2026 plan year.
Note: If you are enrolled in a Health Savings Account (Savings Plan participants only), no re-enrollment is required.
Before Open Enrollment:
- Review current insurance and retirement records
- Update contact information
- Beneficiary information (names, addresses, phone numbers)
- For insurance, go to MyBenefits
- For retirement account, go to Member Access or contact State ORP vendor if applicable
If you have any questions, contact HR-Benefits at (803) 231-7000 or email richlandonebenefits@richlandone.org.
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