Benefits
Open Enrollment
The annual open enrollment for DU-provided health care insurance and other optional benefits is May 1-15, 2020. This is the time for benefits-eligible employees to sign up for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, or to make changes in their coverage choices (such as switching medical plans, adding coverage, setting up or changing flexible spending accounts).
Even if you aren't making any changes to your benefits, open enrollment is a good time to get to know what's in your plan, so you'll be prepared when you need to use it.
Your current benefits will automatically carry over to the new plan year. The only exception is flexible spending accounts, which require a new election every year.
During open enrollment, log into PioneerWeb to:
- Make your flexible spending account elections
- Newly enroll in coverage
- Change plans
- Drop coverage
- Add/drop dependents
*New dependents will require dependent documentation, such as a marriage license for spouse/partner and birth certificate for child. Dependent documents can be uploaded through PioneerWeb when you make your open enrollment changes.
All elections must be submitted by May 15. Your benefits are effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Benefits Rates and Guides
- July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 - Benefits Rates / Benefits Guide
- July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 - Beneficios en Español
Open Enrollment Email Communication
- April 6, 2020 - Benefits Open Enrollment Is Right Around The Corner!
- April 14, 2020 - Open Enrollment is Coming: Plan & Rate Information
- April 20, 2020 - Open Enrollment is Coming: Dental & Vision
- April 27, 2020 - Open Enrollment is Coming: Overview
PRE-RECORDED OPEN ENROLLMENT PRESENTATION
To watch a recorded presentation and review guiding document attachments for the 2020 - 2021 benefit offerings, please click the link below.
https://www.brainshark.com/bagnall/vu?pi=zHQzHkPa1zdDsSz0&intk=314854904
Virtual Question & Answer Sessions
Still have questions? Mark your calendars now for one of the question and answer sessions, held via Microsoft Teams.
May 5, 2020; 11am – 12pm: (Join Microsoft Teams Meeting)
May 7, 2020; 10am – 11am: (Join Microsoft Teams Meeting)
May 7, 2020; 1pm – 2pm: (Join Microsoft Teams Meeting)
May 13, 2020; 11am – 12pm: (Join Microsoft Teams Meeting)
May 13, 2020; 2pm - 3pm: (Join Microsoft Teams Meeting)
Open Enrollment FAQs
Q. What is the difference between a HSA (health savings account) and a FSA (flexible spending account)?
Q. How will my HSA change in 2020?
Q. How do I reset my Pioneerweb password?
Q. I am adding dependents to my coverage, how do I upload marriage certificates, proof of domestic partnership, common-law affidavits or birth certificates (for children)?
Q. I have qualified for the Wellness Premium Discount, how come I don't see the discount reflected on my summary of benefits online?
Q. How do I change my TIAA contributions? Is this an open enrollment option?
Q. How do I enroll in or add additional life insurance?
Benefits Fair - Cancelled
The safety, health, and well-being of the University employees, carrier partners and the community are our #1 priority. In light of recent events, the decision has been made to cancel this year's benefits fair.
Meet one-on-one about your benefits
During open enrollment, Shared Services will have benefits specialist available to answer your questions. Please schedule your appointment with Shared Services using the online appointment system.