Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) benefits takes place each year from May 1-31.
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During open enrollment, benefits-eligible employees can make changes to their benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) and NSHE. Changes made by May 31, 2025 will be effective for Plan Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
Action Items for Benefits-Eligible Employees
During the open enrollment period, all benefits-eligible employees should:
Open Enrollment Webinars and Drop-In Sessions
PEBP will be hosting open enrollment webinars for participants enrolled in the PEBP PPO Plans or HMO plan. Registration is required - please see the PEBP Meetings & Events page for more information.
UNLV HR/Benefits will also host open enrollment webinars and in-person/virtual drop-in sessions. Registration is not required.
Voluntary Benefits
PEBP and NSHE offer similar voluntary benefits through different vendors. Carefully read information about each to determine the best option for you.
Please note: All PEBP coverages with The Standard will end on June 30, 2025 and will automatically transition to the new MetLife plans offered by PEBP effective July 1, 2025. Employees do not have to take any action unless they want to make changes or add coverage to their MetLife plans during open enrollment.
Registration
- PEBP voluntary benefits registration is completed through the E-PEBP Portal.
- NSHE voluntary benefits registration is completed through Workday.
Comparison of Voluntary Products
* Enroll or disenroll during the open enrollment period only
| Voluntary Product | PEBP | NSHE |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Insurance | MetLife* | MetLife |
| Auto/Home Insurance | Liberty Mutual | Not offered |
| Cancer Care | Not offered | American Fidelity |
| Critical Illness Insurance | MetLife* | MetLife |
| Flexible Spending Account | Not offered. Please do not fill out the PEBP’s FSA enrollment form. | To waive, cancel, or re-enroll in your flexible spending account, log into Workday to submit your open enrollment change by May 31. |
| Hospital Indemnity Insurance | MetLife* | MetLife |
| ID Theft Protection | ID Watchdog | Not offered |
| Long-term Disability | MetLife* | Automatically covered for academic and administrative faculty employed at 50% FTE or more. |
| Personal Legal Plan | LegalEase* | MetLife* |
| Pet Insurance | Nationwide | Not offered |
| Short-term Disability |
Note: You are not eligible for this insurance if you are insured under another short-term disability insurance plan, a temporary or seasonal employee, a full-time member of the armed forces of any country, a leased employee, or an independent contractor. |
|
| Term Life Insurance | MetLife* | Western Insurance Specialties |
| Vision Care | VSP* | Not offered |
VSP Rates for PEBP Vision Care Voluntary Benefits
| Coverage Tier | VSP Vision Care (Base Plan) | VSP Vision Care (Buy-up Plan) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $5.60/month | $9.93/month |
| Employee and Spouse | $11.24/month | $19.85/month |
| Employee and Child(ren) | $12.02/month | $21.23/month |
| Family | $19.20/month | $33.95/month |
Contact
To contact the UNLV benefits team, call 702-895-3504, email HRBenefits@unlv.edu or request an appointment with a benefits specialist.