{"id":10433,"date":"2026-10-06T11:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/?page_id=10433"},"modified":"2026-10-09T09:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:45:42","slug":"2027-benefits-open-enrollment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/2027-benefits-open-enrollment\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Benefits Open Enrollment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10437 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Informational graphic for the 2027 SHBP Annual Open Enrollment, October 1-31, 2026, including instructions to visit mynjbenefitshub, a QR code for a virtual benefits fair, and additional plan information.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/image.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2027 NJ State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and Tax$ave <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> period will be held October 1 through October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">enrollment<\/span> is your opportunity to review your current benefit elections and make changes for the upcoming plan year. We encourage all employees to take some time during this period to review their current coverage and determine whether any changes are needed for 2027.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check out what\u2019s new for the 2027 plan year, explore your benefits, <span class=\"il\">enroll<\/span> in webinars and compare your options!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/state-of-new-jersey.foleon.com\/2027-annual-open-enrollment\/2027-vbf-state-landing-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 Virtual Benefits Fair!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What Can I Do During <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">During <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span>, eligible employees may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"il\">Enroll<\/span> in SHBP coverage if not currently <span class=\"il\">enrolled<\/span>;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Change current medical and\/or dental plan;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Add eligible dependents to your coverage; and<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"il\">Enroll<\/span> or re-<span class=\"il\">enroll<\/span> in a Tax$ave Medical and\/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are satisfied with your current medical and dental elections and do not wish to make changes, no action is necessary for those elections.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">2027 Medical Plans<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/documents\/hb\/oe2027\/2027-Horizon-shbp-state-overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 Medical Plan Overview Horizon (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/documents\/hb\/oe2027\/2027-aetna-shbp-state-overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2027 Medical Plan Overview Aetna (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In July, 2026, the SHBP introduced new \u201c26\u201d health plans in 2026, and these options will continue for the 2027 plan year.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PPO Plans:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Aetna Freedom and 26 Horizon NJ DIRECT<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Aetna CWA Unity Freedom and 26 Horizon CWA Unity DIRECT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>HMO Plans<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Aetna HMO<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Horizon HMO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Tiered-Network Plans:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Aetna Liberty Plus<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">26 Horizon OMNIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>High Deductible Health Plans:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a026 Aetna Freedom HDHigh or 26 Horizon NJ DIRECT HDHigh<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a026 Aetna Freedom HDLow or 26 Horizon NJ DIRECT HDLow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Employees wishing to <span class=\"il\">enroll<\/span> in or make changes to their SHBP medical and\/or dental coverage should access <a href=\"https:\/\/myben.co\/sonj6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/myben.co\/sonj6&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1f_Zk5HVI1_zZg0RNOOSgb\">Benefitsolver\/MyNJBenefitsHub<\/a> during the <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> period.\u00a0 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/documents\/pdf\/EnrollmentGuide.pdf\"><span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> Guide for login help (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Employees are encouraged to carefully review the 2027 <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> materials and their current benefit elections before making decisions for the upcoming plan year.\u00a0 If you have any questions or have trouble logging into Benefitsolver, please contact the benefits office at x7617 or x7641.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Cost Calculators:<\/strong> are available from <a href=\"https:\/\/calc.sonj.aetna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/calc.sonj.aetna.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw074ZFgD2HdiJaWSrR9tmHU\">Aetna<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horizonblue.com\/shbp\/plans\/2027-premium-contribution-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.horizonblue.com\/shbp\/plans\/2026-premium-contribution-calculator&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1W5vVo1KGFOI8b-tlQV1mj\">Horizon<\/a> to help compare your options.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Live Webinars:<\/strong> view the schedule and attend informative <a href=\"https:\/\/state-of-new-jersey.foleon.com\/2027-annual-open-enrollment\/nj-2026-ae-webinar-calendar\/\">live webinars hosted by Aetna or Horizon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important Prescription Information<\/strong>: Most \u201c26\u201d plans require maintenance medications to be filled through Optum Home Delivery. High Deductible Health Plans are excluded from this requirement. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pJdEyT97zB13pKUrp6o6y\">NJDPB<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/welcome.optumrx.com\/sonjactiveee\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/welcome.optumrx.com\/sonjactiveee\/landing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3s_KKXgp9HVCsVHbYwi3jp\">Optum website<\/a> for more information and a list of maintenance medications.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Additional publications, rates and resources from the <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/hb-active-shbp.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Division of Pensions &amp; Benefits are available<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Tiered Plan Incentive<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The State offers a one-time incentive of $1,000 to first-time enrollees who remain <span class=\"il\">enrolled<\/span> for one year into the 26 Aetna Liberty Plus and 26 Horizon OMNIA plan.\u00a0 The incentive is reportable for income tax purposes, and is paid by gift card no later than the end of the current tax year. The incentive shall be forfeited and returned to the SHBP if you fail to remain in the tiered network plan for at least one year.\u00a0 View more information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/tiered-network.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiered Plan Incentive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Dental Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dental plan options are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Dental Plan Organization (DPO) plan: Aetna DMO- Diagnostic and preventive services are covered in full with a DPO dentist. Other eligible expenses may require a copayment.\u00a0 Providers must participate with the selected DPO in order to receive coverage.\u00a0 Note: The rate for coverage under a DPO remains less expensive than the Dental Expense Plan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Two PPO Dental Expense Plans (DEP):\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Aetna Dental Expense Plan<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Horizon Dental Expense Plan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The DEP is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan where members can obtain services from any dentist; however, using an in-network provider will reduce an employee\u2019s costs. After satisfying an annual deductible, members are reimbursed a percentage of charges for eligible services.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/pensions\/documents\/hb\/oe2027\/hd1066.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the Dental Plan Rates (PDF) for 2027<\/a> from the New Jersey Division of Pension and Benefits website.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/payroll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/09\/2027-Horizon-NJ-TaxSave-Resource-Guide-Digital-9-18-26-1_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/payroll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/09\/2027-Horizon-NJ-TaxSave-Resource-Guide-Digital-9-18-26-1_Final.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791375044589000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YcUrALYyvHCkvbrQP4Eb_\">2027 FSA Essential Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tax$ave, allows employees to set aside before-tax dollars to pay for certain medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Important Reminder: FSA elections do NOT automatically carry over from year to year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you currently participate in a Medical or Dependent Care FSA and would like to continue participating in 2027, you must re-<span class=\"il\">enroll<\/span> during <span class=\"il\">open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">enrollment<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0To change or <span class=\"il\">enroll<\/span> in Tax$ave plans, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horizonblue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horizon\u2019s website<\/a>.\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/FSA_Dependent-Care-How-To.pdf\">how to enroll in the FSA here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Horizon MyWay will also be offering informational webinars throughout October for employees interested in learning more about the Tax$ave FSA program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/horizonsalestraining.webex.com\/weblink\/register\/re0ac2905dd1c533cf7e65cedfcc204ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/horizonsalestraining.webex.com\/weblink\/register\/rcfae4432e90a2d64d34fafc9aefa1d29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for Thursday, October 15, 2026. 1:00 PM<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/horizonsalestraining.webex.com\/weblink\/register\/r61166cbdc145916fdd16fedb7ebb5f9d\">Register for Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:30 PM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">NEW! Centers of Excellence Pilot Program 2027<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Beginning in 2027, employees <span class=\"il\">enrolled<\/span> in a PPO medical plan will have access to a new Centers of Excellence (COE) Pilot Program, administered by Carrum Health.<\/p>\n<p>The program is designed to help lower your out-of-pocket costs for certain non-emergency procedures, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Diagnostic colonoscopies<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Knee and hip replacements<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Bariatric surgery<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Spinal surgery<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Heart surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before scheduling one of these procedures, you must first contact Carrum Health. You will then have three options:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">COE Network Provider: $0 cost to you.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Aetna or Horizon Network Provider: starting cost for the first year is a $300 copay.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Out-of-Network Provider: Regular out-of-network costs apply, and you may also be responsible for additional charges from the provider for costs not covered by the plans reimbursement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you do not wish to participate in the COE program, you may choose an HMO, HDHP, or Tiered-Network plan, which are not part of the COE Pilot Program. More information will be available in your plan&#8217;s Summary of Benefits and Coverage.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\">Important Dates to Remember\u00a0 &amp; Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">October 1 \u2013 2027 <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> begins<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">October 15 \u2013 果冻传媒 College Benefits Fair | 10:00 a.m.\u20132:00 p.m.\u00a0 Alumni Lounges<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">October 31 \u2013 <span class=\"il\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"il\">Enrollment<\/span> ends and FSA <span class=\"il\">enrollment<\/span>\/re-<span class=\"il\">enrollment<\/span> deadline<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">January 1, 2027 \u2013 2027 Plan Year begins (Elections take effect)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Flu Shot Clinic for Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Benefits Office will host an on-site Flu Shot Clinic in conjunction with Acme Pharmacy on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 10:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm at the Benefits Fair in the Alumni Lounges Student Center and Thursday, October 21, 2026 from 10:00 \u2013 12:00 pm the POER Conference room.\u00a0\u00a0You must register in advance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/flu-shot-clinic\/\">Register for the Flu Shot Clinic\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Join Us for the 果冻传媒 College Fall Festival &amp; Benefits Fair!<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thursday, October 15, 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/Benefits-Fair-2026.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10436 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/Benefits-Fair-2026-193x300.png\" alt=\"Event flyer for Harvesting Your Health &amp; Benefits at 果冻传媒 College on Thursday, October 15, 2026, featuring health screenings, consultations, and fall-themed activities.\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/Benefits-Fair-2026-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/10\/Benefits-Fair-2026.png 476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nStudent Center- Alumni Lounges<\/p>\n<p>Come enjoy Fall Fest! Grab some refreshments, play a few games, snap a picture at our Fall photo op, or cozy up by the fire pit and enjoy the fall vibes!<\/p>\n<p>Then, stop inside the Benefits Fair to meet with benefit representatives, ask questions, and learn more about your benefits. Plus, we will have health screenings, flu shot clinic, raffles and more!<\/p>\n<p>One on one financial consultations will also be available from 2:30\u20134 p.m. on a <em><strong>first-come, first-<\/strong><strong>served basis.<\/strong><\/em> Sign-up sheets will be available at each vendor\u2019s table during the Benefits Fair.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>We look forward to seeing you at the Benefits Fair on October 15!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact Ivy Payne at <a href=\"mailto:ipayne@ramapo.edu\">ipayne@ramapo.edu<\/a> or Franklin Jaime at <a href=\"mailto:fjaime@ramapo.edu\">fjaime@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2027 NJ State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and Tax$ave Open Enrollment period will be held October 1 through October 31, 2026. Open enrollment is your opportunity to review your current benefit elections and make changes for the upcoming plan year. 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