Benefits Open Enrollment
Benefits Open Enrollment is the time to review, enroll in, or change your benefits selections for the coming year. Open Enrollment runs from Monday, October 27 to Friday, November 14, at 11:59 p.m. All elections will be effective beginning January 1, 2026.
On this page, you will find:
- Enroll in/Change Your Benefits
- Plan Resources and Documents
- Benefits Open Enrollment Office Hours
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Supporting Your Well-Being
Enroll in/Change Your Benefits
During Benefits Open Enrollment, you can do the following:
- Enroll in or change your medical plan for 2026.
- Enroll in or change your dental plan for 2026.
- Enroll or reenroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account for 2026.
- Enroll or reenroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for 2026.
- Request additional voluntary life insurance coverage.
Example: You may need to complete an Evidence of Insurability form for Berklee's insurance company. The insurance company will advise us if you are approved. - Enroll in or change your voluntary accident, hospital, and/or critical illness insurance.
Enroll/Change Your Benefits in Workday(Opens in a new window)
For help making your benefits selections, see the Workday Open Enrollment guide(Opens in a new window). If you have questions about Benefits Open Enrollment, please drop in during our virtual and on-campus office hours.
Plan Resources and Documents
Benefits Guide
- Employee Benefits Guide for Benefits-Eligible Faculty and Staff
- Employee Benefits Guide for Temporary and Certain Faculty and Staff
Medical/Dental Plan Rates 2026
- 12-Month Pay Medical and Dental Rates
- 9-Month Pay Medical and Dental Rates
- Part-Time Faculty Medical and Dental Rates
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Plan Cost Summaries
Visit the Berklee Harvard Pilgrim Health Care webpage(Opens in a new window) for more information and resources. From this page, you can locate new providers in each of the plans or determine if your current provider is part of the Harvard Pilgrim network. You can also use MyConnect to speak to a member advocate for assistance with your health care questions.
In addition to annual check-ups, screenings, and preventive care, as a plan member, you also have access to exclusive discounts and savings(Opens in a new window) on goods and services related to fitness, healthy eating, mindfulness, and more.
Benefits Open Enrollment Office Hours
If you have questions about Benefits Open Enrollment, please drop in during our virtual office hours or on-campus office hours.
Virtual Office Hours
Click the date below to join the session (no advance registration required).
- Tuesday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Opens in a new window)
- Thursday, October 30, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Opens in a new window)
- Thursday, November 6, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Opens in a new window)
- Monday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Opens in a new window)
- Friday, November 14, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Opens in a new window)
On-Campus Office Hours
- Tuesday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1140 Boylston Street, Rose Room (2W) - Wednesday, November 5, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8 Fenway, Room 102 - Wednesday, November 12, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1140 Boylston Street, Rose Room (2W) - Thursday, November 13, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8 Fenway, Room 102
Frequently Asked Questions
Supporting Your Well-Being
Berklee is committed to providing you with resources and opportunities to support your overall well-being. Even if you aren’t enrolled in Berklee’s medical and dental plans, you have access to a wide variety of resources, ranging from reiki to fitness discounts; in-person and virtual fitness classes through Berklee and Living Well; emotional and mental health support; and more.