Leave of Absence
Each year, Emory University offers you the opportunity to review your benefit elections during the annual enrollment period and make changes for the upcoming plan year. This year’s annual benefits enrollment period will end on November 6, 2023. Changes made to your coverage will become effective January 1, 2024.
What's New for 2024?
Whether it's your physical, mental, or financial health, Emory offers a comprehensive benefits package to help meet your needs. Here are the highlights of what is changing for 2024:
Medical Plan Rates
Medical plan rates are increasing slightly due to the overall increased costs associated with the plan. There are no changes to the dental or vision plan rates for 2024. View rates.
Deductible Increase for the HSA Plan
Due to IRS regulations, the HSA Plan deductible is changing to: $1,650/$3,300 (single/family) for Tier 1, $1,900/$3,750 for Tier 2, and $2,850/$5,700 for Tier 3 (refer to the Medical Plan Comparison for other tier levels).
FSA Maximum
If you elect a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can set aside more; the maximum allowed is going up from $2,850 to $3,050. As a reminder, if you wish to utilize an FSA for your medical expenses, you need to set aside funds by making an election each year; it does not carry over.
HSA Maximum
If you have an HSA, you can contribute more; the maximum allowed is going up to $4,150 (single) and $8,300 (family).
Medical Plan Incentives
You and a covered spouse can offset your medical expenses by participating in a new menu of well-being activities such as challenges, a financial wellness checkup, the Winship 5K, and more. View incentives.
Metlife Prepaid Legal Plan
The monthly rate for the Metlife Prepaid Legal plan is increasing from $15.74 to $16.74. The plan will also offer expanded caregiver benefits. With this new benefits, employees will have the opportunity to have one-on-one unlimited Caregiver Support, including customized caregiving solutions, through the Metlife Prepaid Legal Plan. Here are a few examples of caregiver problems this benefit will support:
- Family members with dementia
- Aging in Place
- Crisis intervention
- Insurance and Medicare navigation
- Homecare and placement
Alex Tool to Help with Benefits Decisions
Using the ALEX® tool can help you better understand your benefits options so you can make smart, cost-effective choices. The tool offers some expanded features this year. Learn more about ALEX.
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
For additional information about the medical plans, you can view the eight-page Summary of Benefits and Coverage:
Reminders
You must be actively at work with Emory (receiving a paycheck) in order to:
- Receive the Emory contribution and/or incentive payments under the HSA plan;
- Elect or increase life insurance on yourself or your dependents;
- Change disability coverage; or
- Elect a Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Your action is required
Your current coverage will continue unless you make a new election. Remember, you must re-enroll for the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) each year.
To make changes to your current elections, complete and return the General Election Form to the Benefits and Work Life Department by November 6, 2023:
By Mail
Emory University
Human Resources
Benefits and WorkLife Department
1599-001-1AP
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
By Fax
Attn: Frances Reese
404-727-7145
By Email
Form must be postmarked by November 6, 2023.