Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10 am - 2 pm in Emerson Suites. Our annual event designed to provide benefit eligible faculty & staff to engage with our IC Benefit partners such as Aetna, OptumRx, Delta Dental, Davis Vision, Bree Health, and to learn more about valuable resources offered by Ithaca community organizations, such as the Mental Health Association of Tompkins County, Tompkins County Whole Health, and the Advocacy Center. Flu shots will be available to benefit eligible staff and faculty during the event. More information coming soon!!
It's Time for Annual Open Enrollment!
The annual benefits open enrollment period is your opportunity to make changes to your Individual Choice benefit elections for the upcoming year. This is the only time during the year that you can make benefit plan changes without a qualified life event. Changes made during this period will be effective January 1, 2027.
Annual Open Enrollment 2027
The open enrollment period will begin on October 26th and end at 5 pm on November 6th. There will be no exceptions to the deadline.
Benefits & Plan Resources
Refer to these guides to make the best decisions about plan enrollments for 2027
2027 Open Enrollment Instructions
Important information to help you through the open enrollment process and to better understand your benefits.
2027 Open Enrollment Presentation
View a video presentation to learn how to enroll in your health benefit options for 2027.
2027 Benefits Rate Sheet
Shows employee health care costs for each benefit plan for the new year.
2027 Benefits Plan Changes
Click here to see a list of specific plan changes for 2027.
2027 Benefits at a Glance
See the 2027 Medical and Dental Plan deductibles, out of pocket maximums, and co-insurance side by side.
Benefits Program Considerations & FAQs
Please review these considerations prior to enrolling, especially if your spouse or partner work at the College.
Benefit Questions and Open Enrollment Assistance
We're here to help! Schedule a virtual consultation or attend an educational session to learn more about IC's benefits offerings.
Schedule a Virtual Benefits Consultation
This is an opportunity to speak with an HR Benefits representative to ask questions specific to your benefits and get help navigating the online open enrollment process in HR Cloud.
Schedule Open Enrollment Assistance
HR Staff are available virtually to help you navigate the online open enrollment process in IC HR Cloud.
Schedule an Aetna Consultation
This is an opportunity to speak with an Aetna representative to ask questions specific to your benefits.
Attend an Informational Session
Benefits will be hosting a variety of informational sessions with our Benefits team to discuss 2027 benefit program changes.
Open Enrollment Drop-In Assistance
Member of the HR Team will be available to assist you in person on the Ground Floor of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center (GL005) during the days and times outlined below:
- Friday, October 30, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 4, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm