Reminder: Benefits Open Enrollment for OHIO employees ends May 6, electronic ID cards available

As a reminder, the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period for Ohio University employees will be open through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Open Enrollment is the one time each year OHIO employees can enroll or make changes to benefits. Otherwise, changes may only be made if a qualifying family status change has occurred.

All employees are encouraged to access MPI: Benefits Self Service to review their benefit elections and life insurance beneficiaries.

If you do not want to make any changes to your health, dental, vision, life or disability insurance plans, you do not need to take any action. However, if you want to participate in a Flexible Spending Account, you must log in and make that election each year. All changes are effective July 1, 2026.

Anthem goes paperless

As a reminder, Anthem is paperless and encourages all members to download the Anthem SydneySM Health app and/or create an account at www.anthem.com. This allows members to access identification cards, view claims, view explanations of benefits, and sign up for digital communications from Anthem.

ID cards

ID cards are available through the SydneySM Health app or through your online account at www.anthem.com. You can download, fax or email your digital card as needed or save it to the virtual wallet on your smartphone. Anthem will not automatically send hard copies of ID cards through US mail. However, you may request hard copy cards by calling Anthem at 1-844-995-1752.

Explanation of benefits (EOBs)

You can review an EOB as soon as it’s available, helping you stay up to date on how your claims are processed and benefits are being applied. Download the SydneySM Health app or access your online account at www.anthem.com.

Note: You can keep your preference for digital communications and still request a paper copy of any document as needed. Simply chat with Anthem on the SydneySM Health app or at www.anthem.com or call Anthem Member Services at 1-844-995-1752.

Digital Communication

To sign up for digital communications, provide your email address when you enroll in at www.anthem.com. You can update or change your preferred email at any time by going to your profile on the Sydney Health app or at www.anthem.com.

Upcoming information sessions

** Presentation reviewing 2026-27 benefits followed by a question and answer session.
*** Stop by for assistance enrolling. You will need your OHIO ID and password.

A recording of the webinar, if available, will be posted following the session. Visit the Benefits Open Enrollment site for a complete listing.

Visit the Benefits Open Enrollment site for more information, including open enrollment labs, meetings and webinars. If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Office at benefits@ohio.edu or call 740-593-1636.