For 2025, medical plan rates for employees will increase by an average of 6.8% across all plans. This means:
For those who participate in the Consumer-Directed Health Plan, the limit on an individual health savings account contribution is $4,300, and for family coverage, it is $8,550. The limit includes both employee and employer contributions. The IRS has increased the deductible limit for 2024 to $1,650 per individual and $3,300 per family.
Dental plan rates will not increase, and the plan will now cover Cone Beam Imaging with no cost share for employees.
The elements of the current Wellness Rewards program will stay the same, but your wellness portal will have a new look and feel, with enhanced content to better support you on your wellness journey. Personify Health’s Complete Wellbeing Portal includes new comprehensive guides on nutrition and sleep, as well as expanded content on topics such as substance use, joint health, pregnancy and parenting, menopause, and illness and injuries. As you complete your Wellness Rewards tasks, you’ll have even more tools to support your specific well-being goals.
Employees can conveniently participate in Brown Gives to support the United Way during Open Enrollment. Faculty and staff can donate a fixed monthly amount of $10, $25, $50, $75, or $100 to be payroll deducted over the calendar year.
You can learn more about health insurance options by reviewing the Summary of Benefits.
Considering the United Healthcare Choice Plus with HSA Plan?
| Healthcare Flexible Spending | $3,300 |
|---|---|
| Dependent Care Flexible Spending | $5,000 |
| Commuter Parking | $325 |
| Commuter Transit | $255 |
A formulary is a list of prescribed medications or other pharmacy care products, services or supplies chosen for their safety, cost, and effectiveness. Medications are listed by categories or classes and are placed into cost levels known as tiers. It includes both brand and generic prescription medications.
Need assistance managing Open Enrollment in Workday? A Benefits representative will be available virtually for a 15 minute, one-on-one appointment. Appointments will be available November 4-25* on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Please note there will be no appointments on Tuesday, November 5, as the University will be closed for Election Day.
You can also view the job aids below:
Can't make an Open Enrollment Bootcamp session? Not to worry! Review a recording of the presentation.
Join us on Wednesday, November 13, in Sayles Hall from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore the many benefits available to you as an employee at Brown University during University Human Resources’ Benefits Fair. Have all of your benefits questions answered, enter to win raffle prizes, and enjoy vendor giveaway items. Meet with representatives from many Brown benefit partners, including health carriers, dental, vision, retirement, and more.