{"id":6363,"date":"2026-10-14T11:37:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/?page_id=6363"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:43:06","slug":"faculty-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/faculty-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty and Staff Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Open Enrollment is here\u2014your annual opportunity to review your coverage and make changes for <strong>2027<\/strong>. Syracuse University&#8217;s benefits span health coverage, retirement savings, wellness programs, caregiving resources, tuition assistance and more, so use this time to learn about what&#8217;s available to you.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of this window, you can only change most benefits if you experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/mid-year-benefit-changes\/\"><strong>qualifying life event<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take action Nov. 2-13:<\/strong> Log in to MySlice to complete your <strong>2027<\/strong> enrollment. If you don&#8217;t, your <strong>2026<\/strong> coverage continues automatically, except Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which require enrollment each year.<\/p>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:hrservice@syr.edu\"><strong>HR Shared Services<\/strong><\/a> at <strong>315.443.4042<\/strong> with questions or to request an accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Highlights            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><strong>For 2027<\/strong>, there will be <strong>no increases<\/strong> to deductibles, copays and coinsurance for any University health plan. Only your paycheck contribution is increasing, reflecting the rise in healthcare costs nationwide, including for Syracuse University&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How much you pay when you use care stays the same across every plan.<\/strong> Employees share in the cost of healthcare through deductibles, copays, coinsurance and paycheck contributions, while the University pays the majority of that cost. Deductibles, copays and coinsurance will not change in 2027 for any benefit plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee healthcare contributions will increase by $12 to $96 per month<\/strong>, depending on the plan and coverage tier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower your healthcare contributions if you qualify.<\/strong> Eligible employees pay reduced health plan contributions under <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/medical\/reduced-medical-rates-schedule-b\/\"><strong>Schedule B<\/strong><\/a>. Applications for Schedule B are accepted through <strong>Dec. 4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share your input on the University\u2019s health plan design. <\/strong>Each year, the University reviews its benefits program with input from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/employee-benefits-assessment-council\/\">Employee Benefits Assessment Council<\/a><\/strong>, a group of faculty and staff. After Open Enrollment ends in November, the council will email you a short survey to gather feedback for a review of the University&#8217;s health plan design. Your input helps the council understand employee experiences with benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Other Changes for 2027<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enrollment changes allowed for dental and vision coverage.<\/strong> A new two-year commitment cycle for the dental and vision benefit programs begins <strong>Jan. 1, 2027.<\/strong> This Open Enrollment is your opportunity to change your elections for these plans. Dental and vision are separate elections\u2014you don&#8217;t need dental coverage to enroll in vision. You can choose dental only, vision only or both. Any dental or vision election you make will be effective through <strong>Dec. 31, 2028<\/strong> (unless you are eligible for a change due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/mid-year-benefit-changes\/\"><strong>qualifying life event<\/strong><\/a>). Dental and vision contributions will see small increases for <strong>2027.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower costs for other coverages. For 2027<\/strong>, long term disability rates are dropping by an average of <strong>15%<\/strong>, dependent life insurance rates are decreasing by <strong>5%<\/strong>, and there will be no increase in employee rates for supplemental life and supplemental AD&amp;D insurance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) require re-enrollment.<\/strong> FSA elections don&#8217;t carry over automatically. You must enroll during Open Enrollment to have an account for <strong>2027. <\/strong>Contribution limits are projected to increase to<strong> $3,500\u00a0<\/strong>for a Health Care FSA (pending official IRS announcement) and remain at <strong>$7,500<\/strong> per household for a Dependent Care FSA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get help with child and dependent care costs.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/flexible-spending-accounts\/dependent-care-fsa\/dependent-care-subsidy-program\"><strong>Dependent Care Subsidy Program<\/strong><\/a> provides tax-free assistance with dependent care expenses for households earning under <strong>$150,000<\/strong> a year. Applications are accepted through <strong>Dec. 4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available on campus on Nov. 12<\/strong> at Schine Student Center, administered by Wegmans Pharmacy. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellness.syr.edu\/workshops-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wellness Initiative webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Steps to Enroll            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to MySlice <\/strong>from <strong>Nov. 2-13<\/strong> and click the Open Enrollment tile on the Employee Home page. Need help? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/selfserv.syr.edu\/selfserv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Self-Serv<\/strong><\/a> or call <strong>315.443.2677<\/strong> for NetID or password assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select your 2027 benefits.<\/strong> Review plan options, add or remove dependents, elect an FSA, update beneficiaries and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click Finish to save your selections.<\/strong> You can make changes any time through <strong>Nov. 13.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Review your confirmation statement<\/strong> sent to your Syracuse University email to ensure your <strong>2027<\/strong> plan selections are correct.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Questions About Benefits            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h4>Multiple resources are available to help with benefit decisions:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:hrservice@syr.edu\"><strong>HR Shared Services<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Available <strong>8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>, Monday through Friday, at <strong>315.443.4042.<\/strong> Appointments are available on request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While you&#8217;re at the vaccine clinic on Nov. 12<\/strong>, stop by to ask HR your benefit and Open Enrollment questions in person. HR will be on-site from <strong>10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/strong> in <strong>304 ABC Schine Student Center.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Enrollment benefits webinar:<\/strong> Access a <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/questions\/\"><strong>recorded overview<\/strong><\/a> of <strong>2027<\/strong> benefit offerings anytime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellus BCBS (medical and dental plan inquiries):<\/strong> Contact <strong>800.493.0318<\/strong> (TTY: 800.662.1220), Monday through Thursday, <strong>8 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/strong>, and Friday, <strong>9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Optum Rx (prescription inquiries):<\/strong> Contact <strong>866.854.2945<\/strong> (TTY: 711), available <strong>24\/7<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TIAA (retirement planning):<\/strong> Schedule a consultation with a University-dedicated financial consultant at <strong>855.842.CUSE<\/strong> (TTY: 800.842.2755) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiaa.org\/public\/tcm\/syr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sign up online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>View all other benefit vendor contact<\/strong> information <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/benefits-contact-list\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Review Your Dependents, Beneficiaries and Personal Information            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Open Enrollment is a good time to review beneficiaries, add or remove dependents and update personal information, including your emergency contact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When adding dependents, you must provide proof of eligibility (e.g., marriage license, birth certificate, adoption papers, legal custody documents). Review criteria on the <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/policies\/employment-workplace-rules-benefits-and-governmental-notices\/benefits-eligibility-policy\/?q=\/eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Benefits Eligibility Policy webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Update beneficiaries through MySlice (life insurance) or <a href=\"https:\/\/tiaa.org\/syr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TIAA<\/strong><\/a> (retirement).<\/li>\n<li>Review personal information in MySlice, including your address, military status, tax withholding, direct deposit and emergency contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits to Review During Open Enrollment, Nov. 2-13<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Health Plan            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Choose from <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/medical\/\"><strong>three comprehensive health plans<\/strong><\/a> with national and international medical coverage administered through <strong>Excellus BCBS<\/strong> and prescription drug coverage through <strong>Optum Rx<\/strong>. What\u2019s different between the plans? Just your share of the cost and access to out-of-network coverage.<\/p>\n<p>The following table highlights some key differences among the plans:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-51\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-51\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Plan Detail<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">SUBlue<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">SUOrange<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">SUPro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Network coverage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Provides in-network and out-of-network coverage<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Provides in-network coverage only<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Provides in-network and out-of-network coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Referrals<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Not required<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Not required<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Your cost when you use an in-network provider<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Generally deductible and copays<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Generally deductible and copays<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Generally deductible and coinsurance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Schedule of benefits document<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/2027-SUBlue-and-SUOrange-Schedule-of-Benefits-v2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUBlue for CY 2027 [PDF]<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/2027-SUBlue-and-SUOrange-Schedule-of-Benefits-v2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUOrange for CY 2027 [PDF]<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-SUPro-Schedule-of-Benefits-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUPro for CY 2027 [PDF]<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-51 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Employee contributions and coverage details are available on the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/medical\/\"><strong>health plan webpage<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Schedule B: Reduced Contributions Based on Income<\/h4>\n<p>You may qualify for lower health plan contributions under <strong>Schedule B<\/strong> based on household income and size. <strong>For 2027,<\/strong> households earning between <strong>$58,187<\/strong> (household of one) and <strong>$174,561<\/strong> (household of six or more) qualify for reduced contributions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply by Dec. 4<\/strong> in <strong>MySlice<\/strong> under <strong>Employee Resources &gt; eForms &gt; Human<\/strong><strong> Resources<\/strong>. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/medical\/reduced-medical-rates-schedule-b\/\"><strong>Schedule B webpage<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h4>Important Reminders<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SUOrange has no out-of-network coverage.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll pay the full cost for any out-of-network services. If your current provider may leave the <strong>Excellus BCBS<\/strong> network in <strong>2027<\/strong>, consider enrolling in SUBlue or SUPro for out-of-network access, or find other in-network providers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.excellusbcbs.com\/CareOptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Excellus BCBS website<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>MD Live covers more than colds and flu.<\/strong> You and your eligible dependents have <strong>24\/7<\/strong> virtual care access for allergies, colds, flu, dermatological concerns, behavioral health support and more. Registration is free\u2014online, through the app, by text or at <strong>866.692.5045<\/strong> (TTY: 800.770.5531). Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/medical\/mdlive\"><strong>MD Live FAQs webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescription drug formulary updates. <\/strong>Optum Rx regularly reviews and updates its formulary for safety and proper medication use. You&#8217;ll receive notification if changes affect your prescriptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convenient prescription options.<\/strong> Home delivery through Optum Rx may help you save money\u2014visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/prescription-drug-coverage\/\"><strong>prescription drug benefit webpage<\/strong><\/a> for details. Faculty and staff can also use the full-service pharmacy at the Barnes Center at The Arch for prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, wellness supplies and more. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/primary-health-care\/pharmacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pharmacy webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Dental            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>A new two-year commitment cycle for the dental benefit program begins <strong>Jan. 1, 2027.<\/strong> Elections made during this Open Enrollment period will be in effect through <strong>Dec. 31, 2028<\/strong>, unless you experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/mid-year-benefit-changes\/\"><strong>qualifying life event<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Two dental plans are offered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/SU-Preventive-Dental-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Preventive Plan<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Covers two annual cleanings and other basic services.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/SU-Comprehensive-Dental-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Comprehensive Plan<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Covers basic and major restorative services, including oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and orthodontics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both plans include in-network and out-of-network providers. In-network dentists agree to accept the plan&#8217;s payment in full; out-of-network dentists don&#8217;t have to, so you could be billed for the difference by your provider.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, dental and vision are separate elections. You don&#8217;t need dental coverage to enroll in vision. You can choose dental only, vision only or both.<\/p>\n<p>Full coverage details and employee contributions are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/dental-and-vision\/\"><strong>dental and vision webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Vision            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>A new two-year commitment cycle for the vision benefit program begins <strong>Jan. 1, 2027.<\/strong> Elections made during this Open Enrollment period will be in effect through <strong>Dec. 31, 2028<\/strong>, unless you experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/mid-year-benefit-changes\/\"><strong>qualifying life event<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The VSP vision plan covers routine eye exams, contact lens care, glasses and frames. Consider contributing to a Health Care FSA to offset out-of-pocket vision and dental costs.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, dental and vision are separate elections. You don&#8217;t need dental coverage to enroll in vision. You can choose dental only, vision only or both.<\/p>\n<p>Full coverage details and employee contributions are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/health-benefits\/dental-and-vision\/\"><strong>dental and vision webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Flexible Spending Accounts            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><strong>New for 2027:<\/strong> The Health Care FSA limit is projected to <strong>increase to $3,500<\/strong> with a maximum carryover amount of <strong>$700 to 2028<\/strong> (pending official IRS announcement). The Dependent Care FSA limit is <strong>$7,500 per household <\/strong>(<strong>$3,750<\/strong> if married filing separately). Unused Dependent Care FSA funds do not carry over.<\/p>\n<p>FSAs help you save on taxes by setting aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare or dependent care expenses\u2014whether you\u2019re enrolled in University health plans or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> FSA elections don&#8217;t carry over automatically. You must enroll during Open Enrollment to have an account for <strong>2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>2027 FSA Contribution Limits<\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-52\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-52\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Limits<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Health Care FSA<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Dependent Care FSA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maximum Contribution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$3,500 per employee (projected)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$7,500 per household<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Carryover Limit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$700 (projected)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-52 from cache -->\n<p>Health Care FSAs cover copays, coinsurance, deductibles, dental and vision expenses, prescriptions and eligible healthcare products from any health plan.<\/p>\n<p>Dependent Care FSAs cover daycare expenses for children <strong>under age 13<\/strong> or adult dependents.<\/p>\n<p>Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs have different rules for eligible expenses, fund access and claims deadlines. Review details and use the <strong>online<\/strong> calculators on the <a href=\"https:\/\/participant.wageworks.com\/MemberLogin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HealthEquity|EZ Receipts website<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/flexible-spending-accounts\"><strong>FSA webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Dependent Care Subsidy Program            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The University provides tax-free dependent care assistance to households with annual incomes <strong>under $150,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subsidy amounts (per dependent with a <strong>$3,000 annual household maximum<\/strong>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$1,500<\/strong> for children <strong>under age 6<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$750<\/strong> for children ages <strong>6-12<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$750<\/strong> for adult or disabled dependents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If approved, the University will deposit the subsidy directly into a Dependent Care FSA for use in <strong>2027.<\/strong> Care must be provided by qualified caregivers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply by Dec. 4<\/strong> in <strong>MySlice<\/strong> under <strong>Employee Resources &gt; eForms &gt; Human<\/strong><strong> Resources<\/strong>. Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/flexible-spending-accounts\/dependent-care-fsa\/dependent-care-subsidy-program\">Dependent Care Subsidy Program<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0webpage for more information.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Life and Disability Insurance            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><strong>Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) Insurance: <\/strong>The University provides life and AD&amp;D insurance through MetLife, with options to purchase supplemental coverage for yourself and your family members at group rates.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/life-and-disability\/statement-of-health\/\"><strong>Statement of Health<\/strong><\/a> must be approved by MetLife before certain coverage becomes effective. Supplemental life insurance includes a valuable additional benefit\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/WillPrepFAQ-Syracuse.pdf\"><strong>free will preparation [PDF]<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/life-and-disability\/life-insurance\"><strong>Life Insurance webpage<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/life-and-disability\/accidental-death-dismemberment-add-insurance\/\"><strong>Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) Insurance webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance: <\/strong>Offered through The Standard, this benefit provides supplemental income if you\u2019re unable to work due to illness or injury. Review information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/life-and-disability\/long-term-disability-ltd\/\"><strong>policy<\/strong><\/a> and how this benefit integrates with the University\u2019s other disability programs.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Benefits Available Year-Round<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Wellness and WorkLife Resources            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>Syracuse University Wellness Initiative:<\/strong> Workshops, webinars, challenges and resources for balanced, healthy living. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellness.syr.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wellness webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AllOne Health, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP):<\/strong> Confidential, no-cost counseling, referrals, worklife resources and crisis support for you and your dependents. Licensed counselors are available <strong>24\/7<\/strong> at <strong>800.437.0911<\/strong> (TTY: 711). Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellness.syr.edu\/carebridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AllOne Health webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/work-life-benefits-and-resources\"><strong>WorkLife Benefits and Resources webpage<\/strong><\/a> for the complete worklife benefits program and support resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Caregiving Resources            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>CareBenefits by Care.com:<\/strong> Free premium membership to find childcare, tutors, elder caregivers, pet sitters, house cleaners and more. Members also have access to exclusive discounts on hotels, pet insurance, AAA Roadside Assistance, theme parks and other services. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/work-life-benefits-and-resources\/care-for-business\/\"><strong>CareBenefits by Care.com webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Syracuse University Childcare Centers:<\/strong> On-site, full-day early childhood education and care for children <strong>ages 6 weeks to 5 years<\/strong>. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/work-life-benefits-and-resources\/raising-a-family\/childcare\/\"><strong>Childcare Centers webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adoption Assistance:<\/strong> Reimbursement of up to <strong>$5,000 per child<\/strong> (<strong>$8,000 for simultaneous adoptions<\/strong>) for eligible expenses, including agency fees, legal fees and medical costs. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/adoption-assistance\/\"><strong>Adoption Assistance webpage.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Resources:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/work-life-benefits-and-resources\"><strong>WorkLife Benefits and Resources webpage<\/strong><\/a> for more support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Retirement Plan Contributions            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Starting after your first year of service, <strong>the University contributes 10% of your eligible pay toward your retirement<\/strong>, whether or not you contribute yourself. You can also boost your savings by adding your own contributions anytime, up to the annual IRS limits, with additional catch-up contributions available if you\u2019re <strong>age 50 or older.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Review your retirement savings.<\/strong> Open Enrollment is a great time to check that you&#8217;re on track for your goals. Log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/tiaa.org\/syr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TIAA<\/strong><\/a> to review your account balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update your contributions anytime.<\/strong> During this period, use the Open Enrollment tile in MySlice. Outside Open Enrollment, use the HR\/Benefits tile in MySlice or submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/openenrollment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/0016831_Salary_Retire_403b-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Voluntary Salary Reduction Form<\/strong><\/a> to <a href=\"mailto:hrservice@syr.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HR Shared Services<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age-based catch-up contributions:<\/strong> If you are <strong>age 50 or older<\/strong> and your Syracuse University <strong>2026 Social Security wages<\/strong> (Form W-2, Box 3) exceed <strong>$155,000<\/strong> (projected and pending official IRS announcement), any age-based catch-up contributions you make to the Voluntary Retirement Plan will automatically be designated as after-tax Roth contributions. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/retirement-planning\/\"><strong>Retirement Planning webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong> <\/strong>Once announced by the IRS, <strong>2027 contribution limits <\/strong>will be posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/retirement-planning\/\"><strong>Retirement Planning webpage<\/strong><\/a>, and TIAA will email you your personal contribution limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Remitted and Dependent Tuition Benefits            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The University provides assistance with covering the cost of tuition for you or your eligible dependents. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/tuition-benefits\"><strong>tuition benefits webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dependent Tuition Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using or planning to use the Dependent Tuition Benefit for the <strong>2027-28<\/strong> academic year, apply through MySlice. The benefit requires annual application and approval each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-Time Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Syracuse University Tuition Waiver<\/strong>: Nov. 15 (early decision); Feb. 1 (regular admission)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuition Exchange:<\/strong> Nov. 15<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash Grant:<\/strong> May 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Renewal Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Syracuse University Tuition Waiver:<\/strong> March 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuition Exchange:<\/strong> Feb. 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash Grant:<\/strong> May 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/policies\/employment-workplace-rules-benefits-and-governmental-notices\/syracuse-university-dependent-tuition-benefit-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dependent Tuition Benefit webpage<\/strong><\/a> for complete details.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Live Local            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Thinking about buying near campus? Live Local offers homeownership assistance for eligible employees purchasing, improving or living in a home nearby. Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.syr.edu\/real-estate\/live-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Live Local webpage<\/strong><\/a> or contact the Office of Real Estate at <a href=\"mailto:realestate@syr.edu\"><strong>realestate@syr.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Additional Benefits            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Explore special rates for auto and home insurance, discounts (including on season tickets for football, basketball and lacrosse) and more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.syr.edu\/benefits\/additional-benefits\/\"><strong>additional benefits webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<p><em>Every effort has been made to ensure the information within this website is accurate. 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