NEW for 2026!

Securian - Supplemental Health Benefits:
New supplemental health benefits offered through Securian can help ensure you have adequate insurance to protect your family when they need it most.

These new benefits for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance can provide cash payments that help bridge the gap between what your health insurance covers and your actual financial needs.

Payments are made directly to you and can be used however you choose—to cover deductibles, replace lost income, pay household bills, or handle unexpected expenses.

Comprehensive options to fit your needs:

• Accident insurance provides cash payments for covered injuries and treatments resulting from accidents — perfect for active individuals or anyone who wants protection against unexpected mishaps.

• Critical illness insurance delivers a lump-sum cash payment after diagnosis of covered conditions like heart attack, stroke, or cancer, helping you focus on recovery instead of financial stress.   

• Hospital indemnity insurance provides cash payments when you experience a hospital stay, including for planned surgeries, labor and delivery, or emergency stays.

The beauty of these products is they work together. If you're enrolled in multiple plans and experience a covered event, you could receive payments from each one. Visit our education microsite (securian.com/cua-insurance) for more information about your coverage options and costs, as well as educational resources.

Spot Pet Insurance:
We heard your requests! CUA is now offering Spot Pet so you can have peace of mind and your pet’s well-being, on your terms anytime throughout the year.  This insurance covers dogs and cats with no age or breed restrictions and includes a preexisting clause that considers claims if your pet is treatment/symptom free for 180 days. More details available 

To learn more, get a quote or enroll, please visit:  https://spotpet.link/cua, use the QR Code, or call  888 343-2340 and use the code EBTP_CUA

Take Action

Log into our site employeebenefits.catholic.edu to make your elections beginning Monday, 10/20. As a reminder, please use your Cardinal Credentials to login. Once logged in, click on the "Start Here" button to begin the enrollment process. Open enrollment ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, 10/31, so be sure to finalize your submissions by that time. 

Please note:

• The 2026 Benefits Booklet will be available soon. In the mean time, the current 2025 benefits guide and  Summary of Benefits documents are available on the employeebenefits.catholic.edu enrollment site. 

• 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 2026.

• If you would like to enroll in the supplemental health benefits available in 2026, you must re-enroll to participate.

Get Informed

Benefits Fair:

Tuesday, 10/21 from 10:00-3:00, Pryzbyla Center Great Room

Representatives from CareFirst, Further MetLife, Carebridge,  UHC Vision, and more will be there to share information about the University’s available benefits and answer questions. 

Compete in a Min-it to Win-it challenge, play Fitness Jenga, enjoy a seated massage or create your own succulent at our MYO Succulent Bar. Be sure to swing by the event for giveaways and opportunities to win fun prizes! 

Biometric Screening:

Employees who are enrolled in one of the University's CareFirst medical plans are encouraged to sign up for your Free Biometric Screening during the Benefits Fair on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room. Screenings include cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure, with results reviewed on the spot, all in about 10-15 minutes! 

Register today through the CareFirst WellBeing app — spots fill quickly!

These simple steps can help you prepare for your screening

• Drink plenty of water the day before and morning of your screening.
• Continue taking medications as prescribed.
• Allow 10-15 minutes for your screening.

Get your screening done on-site and learn your key health numbers for blood pressure, cholesterol, and more.

Questions about Medical Benefits: 
Call CareFirst. If you have questions about your personal medical benefits, 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

• Reminder to clam your rewards! Current CareFirst Participating members must complete incentive activities for 2025 by 11/30/25 and redeem rewards by 12/15/25.
  
  

• TIAA On Campus 1:1 Session Fall Dates: Schedule your 1:1 session with a TIAA Financial Advisor - Limited appointments are available! 
  
  • October 16th
  • November 13th

• The University has partnered with Albertsons Pharmacy to host flu immunization clinics on campus between 8:30 AM-4:30  PM in Caldwell Auditorium on the following dates. Click here to schedule your appointment.
   
  • Monday, 10/20/25
  • Thursday, 10/30/25
  • Thursday, 11/6/2025

Open Enrollment FAQ

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