Benefits
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 16–27
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2024. Read MoreAug 16, 2023
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Ways to partake in radical self-care for Black, Indigenous, People of Color community members
Self-care is an essential tool for mental and physical endurance and is a topic discussed in many spaces and places in society. Intentionally attending to the mental, physical and emotional needs of oneself can serve as a radical declaration that our bodies and minds are made on purpose and with purpose and do not exist solely for use and consumption. Read MoreJul 28, 2023
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Gain wider access to mental health support through Lyra
Vanderbilt employees and their families are eligible to receive expanded support for behavioral and mental health needs through Lyra, the university’s new mental health services provider. Read MoreFeb 13, 2023
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IRS increases 2023 contribution limits; maximize your benefits today
The IRS has increased the overall contribution limit for 2023. Maximize your retirement savings and health savings account by changing your contribution amounts. Read MoreDec 6, 2022
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Benefits on-campus lab set for Thursday, Oct. 20
Open enrollment is underway now until Friday, Oct. 28, at 11:59 p.m. CT. This year, all benefits-eligible employees must elect a health plan or waive coverage. If you need help enrolling or do not have access to a computer, stop by the Benefits on-campus lab on Thursday, Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 19, 2022
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Open Enrollment is underway
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2023 benefits. Read MoreOct 13, 2022
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Making mental health your priority
Vanderbilt is committed to making the holistic health of faculty, staff and postdocs a greater priority. Read through these tips for how to improve your mental health and utilize Lyra, the new employee assistance program provider. Read MoreOct 7, 2022
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Have 2023 Open Enrollment questions? We have answers
Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits, scheduled for Oct. 17–28, is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. Human Resources is offering an online how-to-enroll guide, virtual one-on-one help sessions, and an in-person enrollment lab on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sarratt 189. Read MoreOct 7, 2022
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Open Enrollment: Detailed guide available, what’s changed for 2023 and health insurance premiums
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to update or choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. To ensure enrollment in your desired plans, all benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you do not plan to make changes or waive coverage. Read MoreOct 3, 2022
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Prepare for Open Enrollment: Get your VUnetID and password ready
Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits coverage begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. Something you can do now to prepare for Open Enrollment is get your VUnetID and password ready. Read MoreSep 27, 2022
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Open Enrollment 2023 is an active enrollment year
All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff will be required to make an active plan selection during October's Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits coverage. Read MoreSep 14, 2022
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Save the Date: Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits is Oct. 17–28
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees should complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2023 benefits coverage. Read MoreAug 8, 2022
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VU employees to receive Open Enrollment confirmation statement via email
In the coming days, employees should expect to receive a confirmation email from VU’s benefits vendor, Benefit Express. This email contains a link to your Open Enrollment confirmation statement, which contains all of your benefits elections for calendar year 2022. Read MoreNov 29, 2021
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Benefits on-campus lab set for Oct. 27
Open Enrollment is now underway until Friday, Oct. 29, at 11:59 p.m. CT. If you need help enrolling or don’t have access to a computer, stop by the benefits on-campus lab on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Kissam C210. Read MoreOct 22, 2021
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Open Enrollment now open
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet your needs. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment during October 2021 for calendar year 2022 benefits. Read MoreOct 15, 2021
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Questions about 2022 Open Enrollment? Get answers at upcoming benefits lab
Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet your needs. Virtual one-on-one information sessions are available, as well as an in-person benefits lab on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Read MoreOct 13, 2021
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Open Enrollment 2022: Understanding how your pharmaceutical profile works in each health plan option
Prescription drug coverage is included with both Vanderbilt health plan options for 2022, but costs apply differently depending on which plan you choose. You should evaluate your prescription costs to determine the price you will pay under each plan. Read MoreOct 8, 2021
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Prepare for Open Enrollment—get your VUnetID and password ready
Open Enrollment for 2022 benefits is right around the corner. One thing you can do now is get your VUnetID and password ready. Read MoreSep 29, 2021
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Open Enrollment 2022 is an active enrollment year
All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff will be required to make an active plan selection during October’s Open Enrollment for 2022 coverage. Employees will not automatically default into their current plan if no action is taken. Read MoreSep 22, 2021
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Enrolled in the CDHP plan? Don’t forget to open your Health Savings Account
If you selected the Choice CDHP as your medical plan during Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits, your Health Savings Account must be activated before you can receive the Vanderbilt seed and Go for the Gold dollars. Read MoreFeb 23, 2021