Open Enrollment 2026

For Faculty

2026 Open Enrollment is Here! Take Charge of Your Benefits and Explore Your Options

The University of Florida uses a passive enrollment process—if you don’t make changes, your current benefits will automatically roll over. We encourage you to review your elections to ensure they meet your needs.

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Open Enrollment Key Dates

  • Open Enrollment Starts: 8 a.m. ET - Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
  • Open Enrollment Ends: Submit changes by 6 p.m. ET - Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
  • Benefits Changes Take Effect: Jan. 1, 2026

New Deduction Start Dates

Any changes to plan deductions will appear in paychecks on the following dates:

  • State Plans: Dec. 12th, 2025
  • HSA/FSA: Jan. 9th, 2026
  • GatorCare and UFSelect: Jan. 9th, 2026

How to Make Benefits Changes

State Benefits (People First):

  • Log into your State of Florida People First account using your People First user ID and password.
    • Your People First ID is available in myUFL at: Main Menu > My Self Service > Benefits > PFID & Beneficiary Info
    • Communications from People First also include this ID
  • Assistance: People First Service Center - (866) 663-4735

University of Florida Benefits (UFSelect or GatorCare):

  • Log into your myUFL Benefits portal using your GatorLink ID and password.
  • UFSelect and GatorCare Enrollment Guide
  • Assistance: ufcomjaxbenefits@jax.ufl.edu - 904-244-3471

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