ERSC → Active Employees → Employee Benefits Open Enrollment

Employee Benefits Open Enrollment:

October 5–30, 2026

Employee Benefits Open Enrollment is coming soon! Open Enrollment is your chance to review your benefit options, make changes to your existing benefits, and make your 2027 flexible spending account (FSA) elections. This fall's Open Enrollment will begin Monday, October 5, and will end Friday, October 30. Any changes you make to your benefits plan during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2027.

Benefit Highlights for 2027

• MCPS-offered medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance benefit plans will stay the same for 2027.
• Employee premium contributions will increase by 1 percent. This adjustment aligns with the planned two-year premium increases negotiated for active employees.
• Benefit rates are reviewed each year and may change based on overall healthcare costs and claims experience.

Important Reminders

Open Enrollment will be held entirely online via MCPS Hub+. On October 2, you will receive the yearly Open Enrollment announcement email in your MCPS Outlook inbox. The email will include links to important benefits information and resources and to Open Enrollment instructions.

Watch for Complete Details

Be sure to open and read the announcement email on October 2. Please take a moment now to verify that you are able to access your MCPS Outlook account. Need help? Reset your password or contact the Help Desk at 240-740-9000.

Open Enrollment Virtual Assistance

From October 5–30, ERSC will offer individual assistance virtually. You will be able to register for a 15-minute Microsoft Teams session with an ERSC representative. To sign up, do the following:

1. Open the sign-up screen.
2. Scroll down to select your preferred time.
3. Click the white Sign Up button. A checkmark will appear.
4. Click the Submit and Sign Up button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Provide your name and email address in the spaces provided.
6. To finish, click Sign Up Now.
7. You will receive an email that confirms your appointment and includes a link to your Teams session.

Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs

ERSC will hold three in-person Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs this year. ERSC staff and health-plan representatives from the medical, dental, vision, prescription, and FSA plans will be available in-person to answer your benefit questions. The Benefit Fairs will be held as follows: