Open enrollment for benefits continues through Oct. 31
Mississippi State faculty and staff are encouraged to review their existing coverage and participate in benefits’ open enrollment through October.
OpenĚýenrollmentĚýis for the election of new coverage and changing or dropping existing coverage that will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.Ěý The appropriate form(s) must be completed and submitted to your benefits specialist no later than Tuesday, Oct. 31.
If you do not want to add additional coverage or make changes to your existing coverage, no further action is required for your benefits to continue in 2024.
You may review your current coverage and deductions in your MyState account. The HRM website provides an overview of benefits. You may access our website atĚý.
Please note that Choice coverage option of the health insurance benefit package has been discontinued. Letters have been mailed to all employees who are currently enrolled in the Choice plan advising them to make another plan choice duringĚýopenĚýenrollment. Any employee who DOES NOT choose either the Base or Select Plan, will be enrolled in Base coverage by default.Ěý There will be no loss or lapse in health coverage for any employee affected by this transition.
The Benefits Office, Room 150 McArthur Hall, is available for meetings—face-to-face or virtually—with employees who need assistance duringĚýopen enrollment. Appointments are recommended and may be scheduled by calling 662-325-3713.
łŐľ±˛őľ±łŮĚý for an off campusĚýopenĚýenrollmentĚýschedule, as well as the Know Your Benefits Newsletter, which highlights changes to the health plan.
To log into Banner and to access your current benefit coverage(s):
—Step 1: Visit the Website by clicking on the following link:Ěý.
—Step 2: Log in using your NetID and password.
—Step 3: Click the "Banner" Button. On the website, you will find the button under “Apps & Services,” typically located on the left side of the screen.
—Step 4: Click the "Employee” tab. On the website, you will find the tab across the top and to the right of the screen.
—Step 5:ĚýSelect "Employee Dashboard." On the website, you will find the dashboard under “Employee Information” on the right side of the screen.
—Step 6: Under the "Benefits" drop-down (click on "V" on the far right next to
“Benefits”), select "Current Summary." On the website, you will find the "Benefits" drop-down under “Pay Information.” Next, click on the link to "Current Summary."
—Step 7: Click on "Select." You will be able to view your benefits as of the current date.
—Step 8: Click on the current plan link to scroll directly to the deduction amounts. You should now be able to access your benefit deductions.
Should you have questions regarding benefits, please do not hesitate to contact 91´«Ă˝ Human Resources at 662-325-3713.
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