Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 21, 2025
2026 Nazareth Benefits Open Enrollment Presentation
2026 Nazareth Benefits Open Enrollment Recorded Presentation
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2026 Open Enrollment Instruction Letter
2025 Open Enrollment Benefit Guide
2026 Medical Plan Summaries:
Questions on your coverage? Contact Excellus Customer Service at 800-499-1425 or the Benefit Resource Center at 855-874-6699.
Did you know? All of our plans cover Preventative Services in full. What is a covered Preventative Service?
2026 Summaries of Benefits and Coverage:
The Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) is only eligible to those enrolled in the 3500/7000 HDHP Medical Plan. Once enrolled, the MERP pays all coinsurance and copays after deductible is satisfied.
To see what the bi-weekly MERP payroll deduction is, please reference the 2026 Rates Chart.
Benefits, co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan option and tier. Employees may elect coverage for themselves and eligible dependents.
2026 Dental Plan Summary
Additional Information:
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a special type of bank account designed to help employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket medical, dental and vision expenses. Employees can change how much they contribute throughout the year. Unused funds carry over from year to year and are portable.
Annual Contribution Limits for 2026
Health Care Account:
Dependent Care Account:
The University offers a vision insurance plan that includes routine eye exams and equipment (lenses, frames, contacts, etc.). Employees may elect coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. The plan is administered by EyeMed.
2026 Vision Plan Summary:
Additional Information:
Log onto HR@Hand (bSwift) to begin your benefits open enrollment.
Human Resources will host three information sessions for Open Enrollment 2026. All are in Beston Hall:
Monday, Oct. 27 - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28 - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The schedule of events will be the same all three days:
11:30 AM
11:55 AM
12:00 PM
12:50 PM
1:05 PM
1:30PM
Participating Benefit Carriers:
Consider using the Alera Customer Support!
They are a single point of contact for all healthcare needs, insurance related questions, and assistance navigating the Employee Navigator system.
Help understanding and navigating your healthcare plan
Ordering replacement insurance I.D. cards
Locating providers and specialists
Estimates for out-of-pocket cost and plan coverage
Assistance with resolving provider billing and insurance claims
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Toll-Free Phone: 800-836-0026, Option 2