Full-Time and Part-Time Benefit-Eligible Faculty and Staff:
The University of Hartford’s annual Open Enrollment for medical, dental, vision, and optional life insurance, as well as pre-tax savings account elections, for coverage beginning January 1, 2027, will take place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, November 20, 2026. An email will be sent to all full-time and part-time benefit-eligible faculty and staff on Monday, November 2, when Open Enrollment begins.
Employees will complete their benefit elections through SoftDocs. SoftDocs will require each employee to use their single sign on (SSO). All eligible employees will be provided links and instructions on November 2.
HR is happy to offer support for employees through this process with open lab/drop-in sessions available in CC 114 for any employee who would like assistance.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2–4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.–noon
Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.–noon
A summary of details regarding each benefit and any changes for 2027 is provided below:
Aetna Medical Insurance:
- No changes to the medical plan structure or carrier.
- The University will continue to offer a Deductible-Based Plan and a Point-of Service-Plan.
- As communicated earlier this year, the Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) university contributions will be discontinued.
- No increases to employee premium contributions for 2027.
- Minor changes to the current pharmacy benefit to include step therapy for migraine medications and eliminating high-cost medications will be implemented. Affected members will be notified separately by Aetna.
Aetna Dental Insurance:
- No changes to the dental plan structure or carrier.
- Rates will increase by 7.24%.
United Healthcare Vision Insurance:
- No changes to the vision plan structure, carrier, or rates.
Standard Life Insurance:
- No changes to the life insurance plan structure, carrier, or rates.
Links to full-time and part-time rates for all 2027 insurance elections are included below:
As a reminder, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as well as Flexible Spending Account (FSA & DCFSA) elections do not automatically carry over from year to year. You must select these options to participate in these benefits. The 2027 IRS limits will be provided during the enrollment process.
In conjunction with USI Insurance Services, HRD will offer individual appointments with Chris Monroe on Thursday, November 12, for any employee who wishes to evaluate their voluntary benefits. Times, locations, and appointment details will be provided when Open Enrollment begins.
Elections MUST be made no later than Friday, November 20, 2026.
Please contact HRD at hrd@hartford.edu if you have questions.