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 and slides with the highlights for 2026 are coming soon!
During Open Enrollment ONLY, eligible employees may enroll in UFSelect life and disability insurance with no medical questions asked, even if coverage was previously declined. To enroll, log into your myUFL Benefits portal using your Gatorlink ID and password.
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 life and disability insurance with no medical questions asked, even if coverage was previously declined.
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.
Contact a UFHR Benefits Specialist by submitting a message here or calling (352) 392-2477, Option 2.