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2027 Open Enrollment Period

October 5 - November 5 , 5:00 pm (CST)

Open enrollment is a great opportunity for employees to review their benefit elections and ensure they still meet their needs. Please encourage employees to take this time to explore the available options and make any necessary changes to secure the best coverage for them and their families.

Remember this is the only opportunity employees have to make changes for 2027 (unless they have a qualified life event).


Open Enrollment Resources


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The October 2026 (available October 5th) issue of HRExpress is dedicated solely to this year’s Open Enrollment period. This valuable resource contains information employees need to know during this open enrollment and provides step-by-step decision making guides to help them along the way.


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Workday Training Resources


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Important Dates to Remember

  • December 24, 2026 - Changes to health and dental insurance deductions are reflected on pay warrants.
  • January 1, 2027 - Benefit elections made during this Open Enrollment period are effective.
  • January 4, 2027 - The Evidence of Insurability (EOI) for basic and additional supplemental life insurance you elect during the Open Enrollment period must be on file with The Standard.
  • January 8, 2027 - FSA elections will be deducted starting on the pay warrant issued that day.

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2027 Deductions & Schedules


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Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Premiums

Premiums, documents for health, dental and life insurance for all employees and retirees.

2027 Health, Dental and Vision Rates

All Employees (except SPOC)

Full Time

SingleFamily
Iowa Choice$71.00$237.00
National Choice$171.00$470.00
Delta Dental$0.00$49.50
part time health rates

All Employees (except SPOC)

Part Time

SingleFamily
Iowa Choice$541.50$1,302.50
National Choice$641.50$1,535.50
Dela Dental$19.50$74.26
SPOC Rates
SPOC Covered EmployeesSingleEmployee and Child(ren)Employee and SpouseFamily
Alliance Select$43.54$197.86$214.06$400.96
Delta Dental$0.00--$21.78
Dental rates
VisionRate
Employee Only$7.52
Employee + Spouse$14.26
Employee + Child(ren)$16.20
Family$21.36

Printable versions of the premium rates sheets may be found at the bottom of this page under the Related Items.

Benefits at a Glance - All Employees (337.53 KB) .pdf

Benefits at a Glance - SPOC Covered Employees (371.51 KB) .pdf


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Certification Forms


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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


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