Benefits Open Enrollment Summary Available in Workday

December 3, 2024   |  

Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity for employees to evaluate their benefit options and make elections for the upcoming year, ended November 15, and eligible faculty and staff can now view their enrollment summary in Workday.

The summary reflects enrollment in the following university-sponsored plans that will be in effect January 1 – December 31, 2025:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability

Effective dates for plan that require Evidence of Insurability (EOI), such as Voluntary Group Term Life for the employee and spouse, will be based on EOI approval.

Need to make a change? Between now and 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, you may make necessary changes to your 2025 elections directly within Workday. This short window is your final opportunity to update your 2025 elections in Workday.

If you have questions about your benefits summary in Workday, contact HR Connection at hrconnection.osu.edu. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit the Administrative Resource Center for assistance with how to view your benefits summary.

For 2025 benefit plan details, visit hr.osu.edu/oe.

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