Open Enrollment Period: April 20 - May 29, 2026

Important Reminders

• • • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: If you’re not adding/changing benefits, no action is needed on your part. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current PEHP medical and/or dental benefits. Log in to your PEHP account to verify your current benefits and make changes if needed for the upcoming plan year. While you’re logged in, please verify we have your current contact information. 

    • Flexible Spending Account (FLEX$): If you'd like to participate in a Flexible Spending Account, you must enroll or re-enroll. The Flexible Spending Account DOES NOT auto-renew. You may contribute up to $3,400 in the calendar year 2026. FLEX$ accounts are use-or-lose. You may roll over up to $680 into the new plan year, but anything beyond that is forfeited.

    • MetLife Legal Plan: Coverage automatically renews each year unless it is canceled by the employee during Open Enrollment. This coverage can only be canceled or enrolled in during Open Enrollment. Please sign in to the MyBenefitsPlus portal to enroll or cancel this coverage.

    • Voluntary Short-Term Disability (The Standard): Coverage automatically renews each year unless it is canceled by the employee during Open Enrollment. Employees can enroll in this benefit anytime, but a late enrollment penalty will apply. Please sign in to the MyBenefitsPlus portal to enroll or cancel this coverage.

    • STAR HSA Plan Changes: The deductible for the STAR HSA Plan is increasing from $1,650 single and $3,300 double and family to $1,700 single and $3,400 double and family. This change ensures HSA contributions can continue by meeting federal rules.

    • Traditional Plan Changes: Physical Therapy copays and coinsurance will match the amount charged for primary care. Annual limits still apply.

    • Mental Health Care & Services: If you have an emergency, you can get immediate help by calling the national crisis line at 988. Blomquist Hale offers counseling services at no cost and for any reason. Services are confidential, and they also offer a 24/7 crisis hotline. Call them at 1-800-926-9619. PEHP also offers additional information regarding mental health care and services. 

    • Other Insurance Coverage: If you have other qualifying medical or dental coverage, you can sign up for the Opt-Out Cash Benefit during open enrollment and get cash added to your paycheck. You can opt out of coverage through your Medical and Dental online enrollment. To learn more, please visit the Medical Opt-Out Cash Benefit and Dental Opt-Out Cash Benefit sections below.

    • Choose Your Own Path to Wellness: PEHP's new wellness webpage has programs and activities to jump-start your journey to a healthier you—on your own time! Whether you're trying to be more active, improve your eating habits, boost your mental well-being, or get parenting support, you'll find something to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Plus, you can earn cash rebates and prizes when you participate in PEHP's programs. See options.

    • PEHP Cost Tools: Use PEHP Cost Tools to keep more money in your pocket and find cash back. Learn more here.

    • New Option in Bariatric Surgery Program: Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible members may choose GLP-1 medications as part of their weight loss treatment plan instead of bariatric surgery. This benefit has a limited budget and will be offered until allocated funds are exhausted.

If you have questions, email us at courtshr@utcourts.gov. For more specific questions about benefit changes and your health care needs, please contact PEHP directly per the following.

• • • openenrollment@pehp.org

    • PEHP Customer Service: (801) 366-7555