Benefits 2027 Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is October 5 to October 30, 2026. It is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event (for example, marriage, birth, or divorce) or a qualifying employment change during the year. Changes made during this period will be effective January 1, 2027. Certain benefits require re-enrollment if you wish to continue them into 2027.
My Insurance Benefits is a secure online portal for members of the Wisconsin Retirement System to access, update and enroll in benefits administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF). My Insurance Benefits was launched in 2025.
My Insurance Benefits Resources:
- Watch the Get Started with My Benefits video: https://etf.wi.gov/video/get-started-my-benefits
- Visit My Benefits Help for more information: https://etf.wi.gov/my-benefits-help
- Log in to My Benefits for Members (which also has a tile link in MyUW): https://apps.etf.wi.gov/MemberPortalWeb/
Office of Human Resources (OHR) Benefits Enrollment Information Sessions: The Office of Human Resources is providing Benefits Enrollment information sessions virtually and in-person. DEM Admin will also offer an optional virtual session, so please watch for a calendar invite.
IN-PERSON Benefits 2027: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Gordon Dining and Event Center
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Union South Marquee Theater
Thursday, October 8, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Union South Marquee Theater
VIRTUAL Benefits 2027: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/lzlzjn
Monday, October 12, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/urb3x2
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/a6565c
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/o0730o
Friday, October 16, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/71d1z2
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://go.wisc.edu/60n05g
Employee Benefits and Resource Fair
Thursday, October 8
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Varsity Hall at Union South.