Open Enrollment for 2026 benefits runs Oct. 13 through 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 24, 2025. This is the time to change your health, dental, vision and legal coverage for 2026. You must re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) if you’d like to participate for 2026.
Visit the Open Enrollment page for the latest information.
Step One: Mark Your Calendar
As you prepare for Open Enrollment, the first step is to mark your calendar. Whether you use Google Calendar or another calendar application, make sure you know when Open Enrollment starts and ends.
Step Two: Browse Benefits Resources
There are many resources you can review now to ensure you make the best decisions for you and any dependents. The Health Plan Resources page is a great place to access helpful materials, such as:
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Benefits Mentor, an interactive tool to compare U-M’s health plans
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Dental Plan Comparison Chart, a way to compare U-M’s dental plans
Step Three: Review Benefits Rates and Plan Options
Now is the time to review your current benefits and decide if you want to make changes for 2026.
To view 2026 rates, follow these steps:
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Go to Wolverine Access
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Enter Benefits in the search bar
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Click the Benefits Self-Service tile
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Click the Display Benefit Plan Rates tile
Important Reminders
Review your beneficiary designations for your U-M life insurance and retirement savings plan accounts to ensure they reflect your current wishes.
Confirm that your address is accurate. To check or make updates, go to Wolverine Access, search for Campus Personal Information and click the tile, click Addresses, then click edit Current Local if necessary.
