what you need to know

  • Annual Enrollment may be your one and only opportunity to re-evaluate and update your coverage for FY26. Don’t miss this chance to ensure you have the coverage that makes the most sense for you.
  • If you don’t make any elections during Annual Enrollment, most of your FY25 coverage will carry over.
  • You must take action if you want:  
    • A less expensive dental plan focused on preventive care. Check out the NEW Essentials DPPO under What’s Changing.
    • To save on taxes for predictable healthcare and dependent care expenses. Check out the Flexible Spending Accounts.
    • More money in your paycheck or additional days off. Check out the PTO Buy and Sell and Personal Holiday Sell programs.
    • Even better accident and illness protection and more financial security with Hospital Indemnity coverage. Check out the Voluntary Health Plans.
  • Start by reviewing What’s Changing for information about these benefits and more.
  • HR Shared Services is here to help with general benefits questions:
    • Call 713.456.MHHR (6447), Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
    • “Ask a Question” via the allHR portal

Key Dates

  • May 5 through May 18, 2025: Log into Workday to make your elections. 
  • By June 30: Get your approved preventive care to earn the Employee Health Credit for FY26. You can save up to $600 on your medical premiums.
  • July 1: Your elections take effect. Generally, they’ll remain in effect through June 30, 2026, unless you experience a qualified event and can make mid-year changes.
  • By July 12: Use your FY25 Personal Holidays (PHO), Spiritual Holiday (SHO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) over 240 hours so you don’t lose the time. To learn how to calculate your PTO balance, go to the allHR PTO page and click on FY25 PTO Forfeit Calculation Instructions. Remember: Time off must be approved by your manager.  
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