Open Enrollment is your yearly chance to adjust your benefits for the upcoming plan year. Changes made during this time take effect on Jan. 1 of the following year. Outside of this period, changes are only allowed within 60 days of a qualifying status change event.
Any changes to plan deductions will appear in paychecks on these dates:
Times for Benefits Zoom presentations with the highlights for 2026 are coming soon!
Find all of the resources and information provided by the State of Florida to stay up to date in preparation for this year's Open Enrollment period.
Review your current benefits and ensure they meet your needs. You may view your elections by going to myUFL > Main Menu > My Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Summary.
Update your MAILING ADDRESS in ONE.UF and confirm your emergency contact information. Your mailing address is within the "Personal Addresses" section, and updates will transfer to your state People First account overnight.
To locate your PFID, log into myUFL and navigate to: Main Menu > My Self Service > Benefits > PFID & Beneficiary Info. To reset your password, log onto the People First website and follow the “Forgot Your Password” instructions.
Our life insurance beneficiaries guide provides walkthrough instructions for how to update your beneficiaries for both State of Florida and University of Florida plans.
Open Enrollment closes at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 31, so make sure you submit all changes before that time.
During Open Enrollment ONLY, employees are eligible for guaranteed-issue disability insurance and life insurance up to $300,000 with no medical questions asked, even if coverage was previously declined. Spouse term life will be guaranteed-issue up to $50,000. **Coverage INCLUDES AD&D benefit.**
Premium is increasing to $13.95 monthly for 2026, but plan now includes will preparation for parents and adult children of employees, assistance with end-of-life planning, online notary services, and improved formal credit repair.
Current elections and beneficiaries through Securian will transfer to MetLife with no action required. During Open Enrollment ONLY, employees are eligible to increase their coverage by one factor of their salary. This increase may not exceed 5x salary OR $500,000 in coverage. **Coverage does NOT include AD&D benefit.**
Employees may contribute more to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care FSAs. FSAs are use-it-or-lose-it accounts, so choose your contribution amount carefully. See page 17 of 2026 State Benefits Guide.
Contact a UFHR Benefits Specialist by submitting a message here or calling (352) 392-2477, Option 2.