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Open Enrollment for 2026

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Important Changes for 2026
Health Plan Name Changes
Common Ground - will be known as CareSource
Dean Health Plan - Medica West and Mayo Clinic Health System - will be known as Medica West and Mayo Clinic
Dean Prevea360 East - will be known as Prevea360 East
Vision Insurance Changes
New vendor: MetLife Vision
Pre-Tax Savings Account Changes
HDHP Deductible Increase: The annual medical deductible for the HDHP and Access HDHP plans has increased to comply with federal requirements.

HSA Employer Contribution Increase: The 2026 annual HSA employer contribution will increase to:

This year's Open Enrollment period is October 6 - October 31, 2025. All changes made during this period are effective January 1, 2026.

See the eBenefits Quick Guide for more information about how to make your Open Enrollment elections through STAR.

	Enroll	Add or Remove Dependents	Change Plans	Cancel Coverage
Health*	X	X	X	X
Delta Dental PPO - Supplemental Plan	X	X	X	X
Delta Dental PPO - Preventive Plan	X	X	N/A	X
MetLife Vision	X	X	N/A	X
Securian Accident Plan	X	X - change coverage level	N/A	X
Healthcare FSA or LPFSA	Must re-enroll every year Coverage will automatically end if no 2025 enrollment
Dependent Day Care FSA
Pre-Tax Parking & Transit Accounts
Health Savings Account	Must re-enroll every year Enrollment will end if employee doesn't elect High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) but employee's HSA account remains active.
Health Insurance Opt-Out Stipend	Must re-enroll every year Must certify that eligibility requirements are met on an annual basis

* Can also enroll in or cancel Uniform Dental coverage