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Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment takes place May 20 through June 3, 2026 for coverage effective on July 1, 2026.Eligibility 

Your eligibility for benefits may depend on your role, as well as your union representation and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) status. Please follow the steps below....

Open Enrollment FAQs

2026-27 Benefits Open Enrollment—Frequently Asked Questions

Open Enrollment: May 20–June 3, 2026  | Coverage Effective: July 1, 2026

This FAQ applies to all benefit-eligible employees. The General FAQs apply to everyone. Group-specific FAQs follow for the Union...

Open Enrollment - Union of Pitt Faculty

The current Open Enrollment period is May 20 through June 3, 2026 for coverage effective on July 1, 2026.

You have reached this page because you have identified yourself as USW-represented faculty or librarian.

Please Note: Employee contribution rates, including any...

Open Enrollment - Staff Union of Pitt

The current Open Enrollment period is May 20 through June 3, 2026 for coverage effective on July 1, 2026.

You have reached this page because you have identified yourself as a USW-represented staff member. If you are a staff member who is questioning your union status, you...

Open Enrollment - All Other Employees

The current Open Enrollment period is May 20 through June 3, 2026 for coverage effective on July 1, 2026.

You have reached this page because you have identified yourself as belonging to one of the following role/status classifications:

Nonrepresented faculty and...

Reporting a Life Event (Qualified Status Changes)

You can make changes to your benefits elections if you experience a life event (Qualified Status Change). A life event is an IRS qualified event that allows you to make a change in your enrollment elections during the plan year (outside of the open enrollment period).

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Onboarding

Enroll in Benefits

At Pitt, you will find numerous medical, dental, and vision plans designed to fit a variety of healthcare needs. You have a one-time 31-day window from your hire or eligibility date to make your benefits elections. If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to enroll...

Onboarding

First Six Months

Your first six months are filled with important milestones, from enrolling in benefits to completing required trainings. Some of these actions have strict deadlines that cannot be extended, so it is important to act quickly. This page will walk you through everything you need...

Post-65 Coverage

Overview of Post-65 Health CoverageAt age 65, you become eligible for medical benefits that are provided by or associated with Medicare. The University provides medical benefit coverage that either complements Medicare or serves as a replacement to traditional Medical programs....

Health & Welfare

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and flexible spending accounts. On this page, you'll also find information about COBRA coverage and domestic partner information. For wellness-...

Benefits

At Pitt, we pride ourselves on taking care of you, our employees. Faculty and staff can take part in our health care and education benefits, review retiree benefits packages, and explore various wellness options. Pitt's benefits offerings are among the region's best,...

Vision Coverage

Eligible Pitt employees may choose from two vision plans offered by Davis Vision by MetLife that provide flexibility in providers and coverage to meet vision care needs.

Eligibility, benefits and rates may differ dependent on your role and union representation status at...

Prescription Drug Coverage

Prescription drug coverage is provided through your medical plan, if you have medical coverage through the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC.

Eligibility, benefits and rates may differ dependent on your role and union representation status at the University.

To determine...

Dental Coverage

Eligible Pitt employees may choose among three dental plans offered by United Concordia Dental, including a dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) plan and the traditional indemnity program with two “flex” plan designs to meet specific dental care needs.

The...

Medical Coverage

The University of Pittsburgh provides medical coverage through UPMC for eligible individuals.

Eligible individuals may choose from a variety of medical benefit plans that provide greater flexibility to meet specific health care needs, including:

A Health Maintenance...

Flexible Spending Accounts

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program provides an opportunity to reduce your Federal and Social Security taxable income, and in some instances state taxes, by funding an account or accounts on a pretax basis. You may obtain reimbursement by submitting documentation of...

Faculty & Librarians (Union): Qualified Commuter Account

The Qualified Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account is similar to the pre-tax health care and dependent day care spending accounts. This program allows you to pay for certain work related commuting expenses with tax-free dollars.

Flexible Spending Accounts Summary...

Faculty & Librarians (Union) Qualified Commuter Account

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Faculty & Librarians (Union): Health Care Account

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Health Care Account: All Other Employees

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Research Associates: Health Care Account

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Staff (Nonrepresented): Health Care Account

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Faculty & Librarians (Nonrepresented): Health Care Account

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...

Staff (United Steelworkers Union): Health Care Accounts

You can save tax dollars on eligible expenses that are not covered by your medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans (deductibles, coinsurance, etc.).

Even the most comprehensive benefit plans don’t cover every health care expense. Expenses like dental and optical...