The open enrollment period is from May 2 to May 16, 2022. This is the time each spring where you can make changes related to your health plan and re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account for the new year.
New this year – open enrollment takes place online, using Cardinal HCM, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new online portal. This is a self-service platform that gives you more control and access to your benefit records.
You must register and create an account in Cardinal HCM before making health plan changes. Detailed instructions for Cardinal HCM were emailed to Mason email accounts on April 18, 2022. This email included your unique Cardinal HCM employee ID number that you will use when you register and log into the new Cardinal HCM employee self-service system. For instructions, please the Cardinal Registration Quick Start Guide.
During open enrollment you can: enroll in a health plan and/or a flexible spending account (FSA), change your health plan, enroll in premium rewards programs, add or remove family members, or waive state health coverage. Changes to your premiums, health benefits and FSAs will take effect on July 1, 2022.
Need more information?
For additional information visit the DHRM Open Enrollment page or Mason’s Open Enrollment FAQs, or refer to the Spotlight on Your Benefits Newsletter which was mailed to your home address. Questions may also be directed to benefits@gmu.edu.
April 29, 2022