EMPLOYEE HOME

Open Enrollment Events Vendor Benefit FairOpen Enrollment Vendor Benefit Fair - College Station (July 7) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381607-open-enrollment-vendor-benefit-fair-college-station)Open Enrollment Vendor Benefit Fair - Galveston (July 8) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381611-open-enrollment-vendor-benefit-fair-galveston) Vendor Presentations Employee MeetingsOpen Enrollment Vendor Presentations - Employee Meeting Webinar (July 2) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381620-open-enrollment-vendor-presentations-employee-meeting)Open Enrollment Vendor Presentations - Employee Meeting Webinar (July 10) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381621-open-enrollment-vendor-presentations-employee-meeting) Retiree MeetingsOpen Enrollment Vendor Presentations - Retiree In-person Meeting (July 9) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381623-open-enrollment-vendor-presentations-retiree-in-perso)Open Enrollment Vendor Presentations - Retiree Meeting Webinar (July 17) (https://calendar.tamu.edu/employees/event/381622-open-enrollment-vendor-presentations-retiree-meeting-) What You Can Do During Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to:Add or remove dependents Adjust coverage levels Re-enroll in flexible spending accounts Make other benefit updates The insurance plan year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. Visit System Benefits Administration for enrollment booklets, premium summaries, plan descriptions, carrier presentations, and additional resources.Already submitted? You can still make changes You can change your Open Enrollment elections through July 31, even if you already submitted. Log in to Workday, select Benefits and Pay, then under "Benefit Event: Annual Enrollment" choose Edit to update and resubmit your elections before Aug. 1. Important Reminders FY27Changes made during Open Enrollment take effect Sept. 1. All updates must be submitted through Workday via Single Sign-On (https://sso.tamus.edu/). Job Aid: Complete Open Enrollment (https://it.tamus.edu/workdayservices/training/job_aid/complete-open-enrollment/)Flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) must be re-enrolled annually. Review and update your beneficiaries. Upload documentation for new dependents in HRConnect via Single Sign-On. Confirm tobacco-use status for yourself and your dependents. Life insurance increases may require evidence of insurability. Discounts for the Brazos Valley Network and Baylor Scott & White ended April 30, 2025. Looking Ahead to FY27Healthcare spending account annual maximum increases to $3,400. Day care spending account annual maximum increases to $7,500. Basic Life Insurance increase to $50,000 for active employees Basic Life Insurance increase to $10,000 for retirees Life Insurance vendor changing to MetLife Updated Premiums Effective Sept. 1, 2026Note: The premiums listed below do not include the $30 wellness credit (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/wellness-premium-incentive/) available to employees or their spouses. A&M Care Plan - Full TimeEmployee Only: $30.00 Employee & Spouse: $370.22 Employee & Child(ren): $245.54 Employee & Family: $496.58 A&M Care Plan - Part TimeEmployee Only: $593.14 Employee & Spouse: $1,088.46 Employee & Child(ren): $916.44 Employee & Family: $1,277.98 Grad PlanEmployee Only: $0.00 Employee & Spouse: $0.00 Employee & Child(ren): $31.36 Employee & Family: $183.34 65 Plus Medicare Advantage PlanRetiree Only: $0.00 Retiree & Spouse: $125.56 Retiree & Child(ren): $51.23 Retiree & Family: $224.79 Dental PPOEmployee Only: $32.54 Employee & Spouse: $65.04 Employee & Child(ren): $68.30 Employee & Family: $104.06

When results aren't meeting expectations, often a crucial conversation was missed or wasn't managed effectively. Individual and organizational success is driven by how quickly, directly and skillfully we speak up when it matters most. Yet we frequently avoid crucial conversations because we fear making the situation worse. Unfortunately, poorly handled dialogue can lead to ongoing challenges within teams, organizations and relationships. At the core of healthy, high-performing organizations are individuals who are willing and able to hold meaningful conversations, even when stakes are high. Supported by 30 years of social science research, "crucial conversation" skills are the recognized standard in effective communication and leadership. This course will teach you how to engage in those difficult or high-stakes crucial conversations. Learn how to confidently address high-stakes topics and drive positive results across teams and workplaces.Register via TrainTraq by July 22nd.Please note that this class meets virtually for 5 meetings from 7/27 - 7/31. If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section does not work for you, visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114685) page and select the Upcoming Sections tab to view additional options. Participants will receive a Zoom link after registration. For more information, contact Organizational Development at orgdev@tamu.edu (mailto:orgdev@tamu.edu).

This course focuses on practical tools for handling conflict in a constructive way. Participants examine common sources of workplace conflict, explore their own conflict-handling style and discuss how different approaches affect outcomes.​ Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, participants practice techniques that reduce tension and encourage collaboration. The course emphasizes clear communication, listening skills and choosing strategies appropriate to the situation.??? By the end of the session, participants are better prepared to address issues early, apply strategies to resolve conflict and support a more productive work environment.Register via TrainTraq by July 30th. If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section does not work for you, visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114904) page and select the Upcoming Sections tab to view additional options. Participants will receive a Zoom link after registration. For more information, contact Organizational Development at orgdev@tamu.edu (mailto:orgdev@tamu.edu).