Open enrollment for some optional benefits begins Sept. 1

From: Human Resources

During our annual open enrollment period, Virginia Tech employees have the opportunity to enroll in various optional benefits or make changes to their existing coverage without experiencing a qualifying event. These benefits are available to enhance employees’ benefits package with Virginia Tech.

The open enrollment period for both Legal Resources and Aflac is Sept. 1-30, with an effective date of Oct. 1. No action is required if you are already enrolled unless you wish to discontinue or make changes.

Now is also a good time to consider signing up for New York Life’s whole life coverage or Securian’s term life insurance. There is no open enrollment period for either of these benefits – employees may enroll at any time.

The Commonwealth of Virginia also offers Genworth long-term care. This benefit is not deducted from your paycheck. For more information, including how to register, visit the long-term care website.

Legal Resources and Aflac will hold information sessions on the following dates. All virtual meeting IDs can be found on the open enrollment webpage.

Legal Resources:

• Monday, Sept.11, from 10 - 11 a.m. (Virtual)
• Monday, Sept. 18, from 10 - 11 a.m. (Virtual)
• Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (In-person, North End Center, room 2420; walk-ins welcome)
• Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 2 - 5 p.m. (In-person, North End Center, room 2420; walk-ins welcome)

Aflac:

• Thursday, Sept. 7, from 10-11 a.m. (Virtual)
• Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 10-11 a.m. (Virtual)
• Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (In-person, North End Center, room 2450; walk-ins welcome)
• Thursday, Sept. 14, from 2-3 p.m. (Virtual)
• Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 2-3 p.m. (Virtual)
• Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (In-person, North End Center, room 2420; walk-ins welcome)