Open Enrollment
2027 Benefits Open Enrollment
This page is for full-time benefits eligible UChicago staff and academics. If you are a postdoc looking for open enrollment information, please refer to the Postdoc Open Enrollment page.
November 2 - November 16, 2026
Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to select the combination of benefits that are right for you and your family for the upcoming calendar year - whether that is making changes to your current coverage or enrolling in coverage for the first time. Beginning November 2, 2026, and ending November 16, 2026, you will be able to add, change or remove coverage from your current benefit plans by logging into your Workday account at workday.uchicago.edu and completing the Open Enrollment task found in your inbox. Any new elections and all changes will become effective January 1, 2027 and continue through December 31, 2027.
With the exception of Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and HSA elections, no additional changes will be permitted before 2028, unless you experience a qualified life change event.
Learn more about qualified life change events by visiting this page.
Open Enrollment Informational Webinars
Open Enrollment Information Webinar
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT
Open Enrollment Information Webinar
Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT
Key Provider Presentations - Registration & Recorded Webinars
For those planning to retire in 2027
November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT
November 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT
November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
November 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT
November 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT
BENEFITS AND HEALTH FAIR
On-Campus: Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th Street
Learn about your 2027 benefits by attending the Benefits and Health Fair
Virtual Benefits and Health Fair
Access presentations from benefit providers, easily review and download plan documents, review frequently asked questions, and access additional helpful resources and links.
FLU VACCINATION CLINICS
A flu vaccination clinic provided by UChicago Student Wellness, in collaboration with the Benefits Office, will be held during the Benefits and Health Fair on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL. Registration is recommended but walk-ins are also welcome.
Can't make it to the Benefits Fair? You may also receive your flu vaccine with these alternative options. Eligibility is dependent on your medical plan.
Contact Benefits Office
If you have any questions regarding Benefits or Open Enrollment, please contact the Benefits Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by phone at 773.702.9634 or email benefits@uchicago.edu.