RiceFest, the annual opportunity for Rice University employees to learn about health care and other benefits, will take place Thursday, April 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall.
RiceFest provides employees with valuable information about services and opportunities available within the university as well as additional services provided by other organizations.
Staff members from Human Resources will be available to assist with any questions regarding coverage of the open enrollment process. Employees will have access to handouts, free massages, promotional gifts and door prizes.
Open enrollment begins Friday, April 4, and ends Friday, April 18.
There are a few important points of information that employees might want to consider leading up to RiceFest and open enrollment:
- For Fiscal Year 2026, all faculty and staff will see a reduction in medical and dental rates as a result of the Total Rewards Initiative.
- Changes made during open enrollment will be effective July 1.
- Open Enrollment is a good opportunity for employees to review current benefits and life insurance beneficiaries. Required action is only needed for those who want to reelect the Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- The HSA and FSA do not roll over. Employees will need to elect a new annual amount for the HSA and FSA each year.
- Faculty and staff who change medical plans will receive a new identification card by late June 2025.
Please visit the Open Enrollment page for more information.