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• Enrollment changes allowed for dental and vision coverage. A new two-year commitment cycle for the University’s dental and vision plans will start Jan. 1, 2023. Dental and vision benefits will continue to be administered by Delta Dental and VSP Vision.
• Make sure your personal information is current. Log in to MySlice to review your personal information, such as your address, life insurance beneficiaries, emergency contacts, military status, tax withholding information, and direct deposit.
• Action required for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) enrollment. Your current Dependent Care FSA contribution will not continue into 2023 unless you take action during Open Enrollment. The 2023 annual maximum household contribution for a Dependent Care FSA is $5,000 to pay for child care and adult dependent expenses.
• Increase your life insurance. Be sure to complete MetLife’s Statement of Health and send it directly to the vendor for potential approval if you choose to increase your coverage.
• Enhanced caregiving resources through Care@Work by Care.com. The University provides a variety of support to assist with child and dependent care needs. Remember, you have access to a free premium membership to the caregiving website Care.com.

Take action now! Review the information within this website for everything you need to know about 2023 benefits. When you’re ready to enroll, log in to MySlice, make your elections and click FINISH to submit.

This is the year to make changes to your dental and vision coverage -for a two-year commitment - unless you have a qualifying life event.  The choices you make during this Open Enrollment will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2024.  If you do not take action during this Open Enrollment, your current elections will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2024, as long as you remain eligible. Review our online resources to ensure you’re using your dental and vision benefits to the fullest.

2023 Monthly Dental and Vision Plan Contributions (Contributions listed below are based on the 12-month calendar year. Actual deductions from each paycheck will vary depending upon your deduction cycle.)

Life circumstances can change from year to year, and Open Enrollment is a time to review who is covered under your benefits and add or remove dependents, and update your personal information. A few reminders:

• If you add a dependent to any benefit plan, you must provide proof of eligibility (i.e., marriage license, domestic partner documentation, birth or adoption certificate, legal custody paperwork, etc.)
• Beneficiary designations can be updated through MySlice (for your life insurance policy) or via the TIAA website (for your retirement account).
• While you’re in MySlice, it is critical that you review your personal information, such as your address, military status, tax withholding information, direct deposit and emergency contact, and make any changes.

If you expect to have dependent care expenses next year, setting aside money in an FSA is a great way to save on taxes.

Be sure you read and understand which expenses are eligible, when you can access the funds and how to file claims by the deadline. Details, online calculators and tips can be found on the HealthEquity website or on the Flexible Spending Account page.

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): Syracuse University provides you with life insurance and AD&D offered through MetLife, with options to purchase supplemental coverage for yourself and your family members at favorable group rates. A Statement of Health must be approved by MetLife before certain coverage is effective. Enroll or increase your supplemental life coverage to protect your family, and gain a valuable additional benefit: free will preparation [PDF].
• Your Retirement Plan Contributions. Although you can change your retirement plan contributions at any time, Open Enrollment is a perfect time to evaluate what you’re setting aside for retirement and ensure you’re on track to meet your future goals. You can log in and review your retirement account balance online with TIAA and update your contributions through MySlice.

HR Shared Services is available at 315.443.4042 to answer your personal questions. Appointments are available upon request. In addition, please contact HR Shared Services with any questions or requests for accommodations.

Once you are ready to enroll, follow these simple steps to make your selections for 2023.

1. Log in to MySlice. From Oct. 31-Nov. 11, click on the Open Enrollment tile located on the Employee Home page within MySlice to begin the enrollment process. If you do not know your NetID or password, visit Self-Serv or call 315.443.2677.
2. Select Your 2023 Benefits. Be sure to maximize your benefits! Don’t forget you can add/change/drop your plan options and dependents, elect an FSA, update your beneficiaries and more.
3. Click Finish. Be sure to update your selections by clicking FINISH to replace your prior choices. You can update your benefits as often as you like before the deadline of Nov. 11.
4. Review Your Confirmation Statement. Review the email sent to your syr.edu email account. This will confirm your 2023 plan choices and pre/post-tax costs.