Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Open Enrollment anytime throughout the year?
No, you have until the deadline of May 25, 2026, to complete the enrollment process for 2026-2027. After that date, open enrollment will close and will no longer be accessible.
I have insurance questions or want assistance in completing my open enrollment.
HR Services is happy to assist! Our office is open - appointments should be made to meet face-to-face. Please feel free to email, call, or set up a Microsoft Teams meeting with us, and we will be happy to help you out that way as well. Email - hrservices@dickinson.edu; Phone - 717-245-1503, or reach out via Teams to one of our helpful staff members. You may also ask questions during Workday Wednesdays. Check EngageD for the May schedule.
I don't have internet access; how am I able to make changes for July 1?
Please contact our office at 717-245-1503 and we will reach out to you and get you the information you need.
I don't know what my salary will be on July 1. How can I find that out?
Your new 2026-2027 annualized salary is displayed right in Workday. On Tuesday, May 6, employees received a task to acknowledge the receipt of the annual salary letter. After completing this task, you may view the document in Workday: Please click on your picture in the upper right-hand corner of Workday and View Profile. From there, navigate down to the Personal area directly under your name and title on the left-hand side. Once you click on that, select the Documents tab to access the link to your Annual Salary Letter.
How much may I contribute to a Flexible Spending Account?
The maximum an individual may contribute to a Health Care Flexible Spending Account is $3,400 per plan year.
The maximum for a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account is a 'family maximum'. The combined limit between both spouses may not exceed $7,500 or your own personal limit if less than $7,500. Dickinson employees who utilize the Dickinson College Children's Center receive a discounted tuition rate. The amount of this discount is included in the $7,500 family maximum exclusion and should be considered when choosing your deduction amount. Any benefits in excess of $7,500 are included in gross income with applicable taxes withheld on the final pay cycle of the calendar year.
How secure is this open enrollment process?
We have taken every precaution to ensure that the Open Enrollment process is as secure as possible. You log into the Dickinson Gateway, our secure portal. Because there is no paper to go through the mail system, there is no chance that the information can get "lost" or that someone else might open your mail.
If I can do Open Enrollment as many times as I want up until the deadline, how will I know you have the right information?
Human Resource Services will have the most recent information on what you have completed. All previous entries are overwritten. Please be sure to complete the process by clicking on the 'Review and Sign', 'Accept' (Electronic Signature), and then the 'Submit' button.
Since I am doing this online, does that mean I no longer have to do any paperwork?
Correct. Everything is completed via Workday. Contributing money for the first time in retirement also requires an online enrollment directly with either TIAA and/or Fidelity.
How do I see my estimated take home pay?
Through the Open Enrollment process, you can estimate your take home pay by using the 'Model My Pay' feature. For assistance, use this helpful job aid.
How do I get a copy of my information?
After submitting your benefit elections, you have an opportunity to view/click on your 2026 Benefits Statement and then print/download a copy. After you submit your open enrollment and after it is closed, you can view your Benefit by Date in Workday under Personal > Benefits and Pay HUB > Benefits by Date and select 7/1/2026.
What if I need to make retirement or insurance changes during the year?
You can make changes to your retirement contributions through Workday anytime during the year. If you have a life status qualifying event, you may be able to change your insurance options. This can be initiated via the Benefit Change selection in the Benefits and Pay area of Workday.