The Benefits Open Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 30. Make any final updates and submit no later than Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4:00 p.m. to avoid any technology issues. As a reminder, all State of Wisconsin employees are using the system this year.

The election/change(s) made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2027.

If you had the following accounts in 2026 and want to continue them in 2027, you must take action and re-enroll:

• Opt-out Incentive
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (DDC-FSA)
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LP-FSA)

 To confirm election/changes, log into My Insurance Benefits: 

• Click PRINT YOUR BENEFITS 
• This will open their EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY REPORT (PDF); which includes: 
  • Open Enrollment 
  • Current Elections 

Access to My Benefits

Are you having trouble logging in? Click “forgot password” and do not receive the email code? Or are logging in and being prompted to re-verify their information? This is likely the result of not using the correct email address to log in. Please be reminded that we were recommended to use a personal email address when creating our MyWisconsin ID. 

• Trouble resetting MyWisconsin ID password or changing email address:
  • Contact Department of Enterprise Technology (DET): 
    • https://det.wi.gov/Pages/MyWisconsin_ID.aspx
    • MyWisconsin ID Service Desk: 608-471-6667
    • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to enroll

You will need a My Benefits account to use the benefits enrollment system. This is a one-time registration process that you must complete before enrolling in your benefits. For instructions, review Set Up Account in My Benefits. 

1. Log into Workday, then go to Personal > Benefits and Pay > open navigation pane (click on arrow pointing right) > Suggested Links > My Benefits. 
2. Log into My Insurance Benefits using your MyWisconsin ID credentials.  
3. Then, review your current benefits/dependents and enroll for the 2027 plan year.  
4. Complete your enrollment by 4:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026.

Benefits 2027: What You Need to Know Presentation

You will find additional information for Open Enrollment on the Benefits Open Enrollment website. 

For questions, contact your local HR person or email hr@cals.wisc.edu.