2025 Open Enrollment dates changed to May 16–30

From: Human Resources

The state’s Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) has informed state agencies that the dates for 2025-26 Benefits Open Enrollment have been changed. Open enrollment will now be May 16–30.

During open enrollment, employees may make changes to health insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Virginia Tech’s HR benefits team will share details about open enrollment once available via the Virginia Tech News daily email and on the HR website. In addition, the benefits team will host overview sessions where employees can learn about 2025-26 open enrollment changes. The session schedule will be published along with open enrollment details.

Additionally, the annual Open Enrollment communication "Spotlight" will not be mailed to employees’ address of record. “Spotlight” will only be sent electronically to the employee’s email address listed in Cardinal. The communication will also be available on Virginia Tech’s and DHRM’s 2025-26 Benefits Open Enrollment webpages when it becomes available.

Employees are encouraged to promptly verify their email address in Hokie Spa (Select the Personal Information link under the Hokie Spa tab once logged in), as this information is electronically transmitted to Cardinal.

Watch for more information on 2025-26 open enrollment soon.