Dear Benefits-Eligible Faculty & Staff,   

The 2027 Benefits Open Enrollment period is Monday, October 26 - Friday, November 13. All benefit elections must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13.

Open enrollment is the time to review and make changes to your benefits (including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, and financial protections such as AD&D and life insurance). The 2027 rates are attached to this email. Please review the 2027 Benefits Guide (English | Spanish) carefully, as it contains detailed information about the 2027 benefits.

All benefit elections are effective January 1, 2027 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2027 unless you experience a qualifying life event that would allow you to make a mid-year change.  

Below are a few key details about open enrollment:  

• Blue Shield HDHP Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximum (OOPM): The in-network individual within a family deductible and OOPM amount is increasing due to IRS requirements on the Blue Shield HDHP Plan.
• Vision Plan Enrollment: Employees must now actively elect the free Vision Core plan during Open Enrollment.
• Dependents for AD&D: Employees electing family AD&D must actively designate dependents for accurate coverage.
• FSA and HSA participants  must re-enroll during open enrollment, as current elections will not carry over.

A prize will be awarded to all who complete their open enrollment on the first day, Monday, October 26!

Information Sessions and Resources
We encourage you to attend the Open Enrollment Information Sessions being offered both in person and online.

Benefits Presentations

In-person Benefits Presentation
Monday, October 26, 2026
English Session 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CMC Pickford Auditorium

Spanish Session 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CMC Collins Dining Hall

Virtual Benefits Presentation via Zoom
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Zoom - Join Meeting Here

Blue Shield Q & A 
A representative will be available for two Q & A sessions

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pomona College ­- Rose Theatre

Virtual Q & A Session
Thursday, November 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom - Join Meeting Here          

Benefits Fairs

In-Person Benefits Fair - Employee Health Expo
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Mudd Quad (North of TCC Library) 

Benefits Enrollment Assistance
The Office of Human Resources will be available to provide assistance throughout the open enrollment period. Please feel free to come by our office or contact us at (909) 621-8490 or [email protected].

Additionally, The Claremont Colleges Benefits Administration and the Office of Human Resources will be available:

Monday, November 9, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CMC Bauer – Founders

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CMC McKenna Auditorium

How to complete your open enrollment October 26 through November 13:
Please log into Workday using your network credentials, which are the same credentials that you use to access your email. For assistance with your credentials, please contact the IT Help Desk at (909) 607-0911. 

• Once you are in Workday, check your inbox for the “Open Enrollment Change” task 
• Review your current benefit elections 
• Make any desired plan changes for the new year
• After completing your selections, click the “I Agree” button on your Enrollment Summary page and click “Submit” to finalize your enrollment. We strongly recommend printing out the confirmation of your elections for your records.    

Voluntary Plans:
The following are additional voluntary plans available that you may also consider during open enrollment: 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance - Get cash back on eligible vet bills with two budget-friendly coverage options  
• ARAG Legal Assistance Coverage - A legal insurance plan that covers a wide range of legal needs  
• Allstate Identity Protection (formerly known as InfoArmor) - Be prepared and help protect your identity and finances from a growing range of threats  
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto/Home Insurance - Personal insurance policies, including auto, home or condo, mobile home, renters, recreational vehicle, boat, and personal excess liability  
• VOYA Supplement Accident Insurance - Pays you benefits for specific injuries and events resulting from a covered accident  
• VOYA Critical Illness Insurance - Pays a lump-sum benefit if you are diagnosed with a covered illness or condition  
• VOYA Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Pays a daily benefit if you have a covered stay in a hospital, critical care unit, or rehabilitation facility  

Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP program is employer-paid and does not require enrollment. An overview of the program can be found here and the EAP can be accessed at www.liveandworkwell.com. Select Browse with an access code, and enter code: claremontcolleges  

• Talkspace – provides text therapy; five days of texting = 1 EAP visit  
• Sanvello – helps with resiliency and mindfulness  

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or [email protected]. You may also contact TCCS Benefits Administration at (909) 621-8151 or [email protected].    

We look forward to supporting you during the 2027 Open Enrollment period.  

Best wishes,  

The Office of Human Resources