2024 Benefits Open Enrollment Begins on Monday, 10/23!

Open Enrollment for the 2024 calendar year is active from Monday, October 23rd through Saturday, November 4th.

This is your opportunity to review your current coverage, consider any changes in your life this past year or any anticipated changes on the horizon in 2024. 

Some important things to know as we approach Open Enrollment for 2024: 

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield remains our medical and prescription drug coverage provider in 2024
  • Following IRS rules, the annual deductible for the HSA plan has increased to $1,600 for self-only coverage and $3,200 for family coverage for in-network benefits
  • Medical rates increase by 14.5%
  • Dental coverage is still with MetLife, however rates increase by 6%
  • There are no changes to Vision benefits  - 
    • Vision coverage is still with UHC Vision
  • If you decide to keep your same benefits coverage as you currently have in 2023, re-enrollment is only necessary if you would like to take advantage of a Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

We’re showing our commitment to your well-being by offering meaningful and flexible benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial health. It’s up to you to choose what’s right for you and your family. 

  • Take Action

    Log into our site employeebenefits.catholic.edu and make your elections by midnight on Saturday, November 4th. As a reminder, please use your Cardinal Credentials to login. Once logged in, click on the "Start Here" button to begin the enrollment process.  

    Please note:

    • The 2024 Benefits Booklet and Summary of Benefits documents will be available during the week of Open Enrollment. 

    • This year’s Open Enrollment period is a “passive enrollment.” That is, you will be auto-enrolled with your current benefits with the exception of the Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), if you do not make any changes during Open Enrollment. You do need to enroll if you will use FSA in 2024.

  • Get Informed

    Benefits Fair:
    CUA’s benefits fair has returned for 2024! Representatives from CareFirst, MetLife, TIAA, Carebridge and more will be there to share information about the University’s available benefits and answer questions.

    This year, seated massages have returned, and we are introducing a rowing competition and mason jar salad demonstrations. Stop by the event for giveaways and opportunities to win fun prizes, including a Nutribullet!
      

    • Tuesday, 10/24 from 10:00-3:00, Pryzbyla Center Great Room

    Biometric Screening:
    Appointments are also available on campus on Tuesday, 10/24 to those who are currently enrolled in one of CUA’s CareFirst medical plans during 2023. Click here for information on registering for your appointment.

     

    One-on-one Meetings:
    This year, CareFirst is offering a limited number of virtual 1-on-1 appointment time slots for those who would like to have personalized conversations about their medical benefits. Information on registering for an appointment will be available during the week of 10/23. 

     

    Information Session:
    CareFirst, Further and Mercer representatives will be on campus to present information about your 2024 benefits and answer questions about the available benefits options. Tuesday, 10/24 at 11:00 in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room. 

     

    Questions about Medical Benefits: 
    Call CareFirst    . If you have questions about your personal medical benefits that cannot be answered during the Town Halls, a CareFirst representative is ready and available to help you by calling 833-960-4030 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

     

  • Additional Benefits Events

    Carebridge

    Carebridge offers webinars on a variety of topics. Upcoming sessions will be posted here soon! 

  • Open Enrollment FAQ

    Do you have questions about Open Enrollment FSA or HSA? We have answers in our FAQ.

    Learn More