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Open Enrollment

This year's Open Enrollment takes place Nov. 6–15, 2023 and is a required enrollment, meaning you must make new elections if you would like benefits in the 2024 plan year. Benefits from the current plan year will not roll over into next year.

Employee Benefits

Westminster University is committed to providing staff and faculty with quality benefits programs that are comprehensive, flexible, and affordable.
Eligible employees and their families can choose the benefits options that best meet their needs.




2024 Open Enrollment: Together We Thrive

This year's Open Enrollment takes place Nov. 6–15, 2023 and is a required enrollment, meaning you must make new elections if you would like benefits in the 2024 plan year. Benefits from the current plan year will not roll over into next year. Find out if you are eligible for benefits.

Westminster's annual Open Enrollment period provides you the opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits package, ensuring your benefits align with your needs and circumstances. During Open Enrollment, you can:

  • Enroll in or make changes to your health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Review and update your life insurance coverage and update your beneficiaries
  • Add or remove dependents from your coverage

Plan Updates for 2024

Major changes to expect:

  • Medical, dental, and vision grouped under Cigna
  • Access to the HealthJoy App, including free virtual visits
  • Access to Previ for cell phone discounts
  • Access to Kashable
  • New hospital indemnity coverage

Employee Resources from Cigna 

Choosing the right health plan is one of the most important decisions you'll make all year. Employees and their family members can learn about Westminster's Cigna benefits by calling the pre-enrollment helpline at 888.806.5094 or visiting Cigna's online guide for Westminster employees. Resources include:

  • Easy-to-understand details about the medical, dental, and vision plans through Cigna
  • Explanations of plan components and comprehensive plan summary documents
  • Benefits education videos and information, including a video library and glossary of terms
  • Telephone support from Cigna's live open enrollment support team
  • Cigna Dental and Cigna Vision plan details

How to Participate in Open Enrollment

During the Open Enrollment period (Nov. 6–15, 2023), log into Employee Navigator to enroll in your benefits. If you need to reset your password or are having trouble loggin in, email humanresources@westminsteru.edu.

If you have specific questions about benefits options or need assistance with enrollment, you can meet one-on-one with Westminster's benefits administrator, Mina Milicevic.

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Information Sessions

  • Oct. 17, 12–1:00 p.m. in Gore Auditorium | Benefits changes overview with HR
  • Oct. 19, 12–1:00 p.m. in Gore Auditorium | Benefits changes overview with HR
  • Nov. 7, 12:00 p.m. in Gore Auditorium | In-depth overview of all changes with GBS and HR
  • Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. on Teams (check your email for the meeting link) | In-depth overview of all changes with GBS and HR
  • Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in HWAC Special Events Room | Benefit Fair: Meet our vendors, get your questions answered, enter a prize drawing
  • Nov. 14, 12–1:00 p.m. in Gore Auditorium | Choosing the plan that's best for you and your family

Westminster University Open Enrollment 2024 Presentation


2024 Benefit Overview

 

Medical

Westminster offers 2 medical plans through Cigna

Dental

Westminster offers 2 dental plans through Cigna Dental

Vision

Westminster offers a vision plan through Cigna Vision

Health Spending Accounts

Westminster offers options for you to set money aside pre-tax to help fund medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses

 

Benefits Eligibility

Most benefits begin the first day of the month following your hire date. Eligible employees include:

  • Staff who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours weekly
  • Faculty who are on an annual contract for 9 or more months (including the equivalent of 24 or more credit hours)

Life Events

Any time you experience a qualifying life event during the benefit year, you will have the option to update your benefits. Qualifying life events include:

  • The birth or adoption of a child
  • The death of a dependent
  • Marriage or domestic partnership
  • Divorce, annulment, or legal separation
  • The loss or gain of other coverage

Benefit changes must be completed within 30 days of the date of the qualifying event. Supporting documentation will be required for approval. To make changes or to check your current benefit elections, log into Employee Navigator.

If you do not experience a qualifying life event, you will be able to make updates and changes to your benefits elections during Open Enrollment for the next plan year.

Perks of Working for Westminster University

  • Retirement (403b)
  • Tuition Exchange
  • Tuition Remission
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 18 Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Additional Life Insurance Purchase Options
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

 

 

2023 Benefit Overview

 

Medical

Westminster offers 2 medical plans through Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Dental

Westminster offers 2 dental plans through Dental Select.

Vision

Westminster offers a vision plan through Dental Select.

Health Spending Accounts

Westminster offers options for you to set money aside pre-tax to help fund medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses.