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.
During open enrollment, benefits-eligible employees can make changes to their benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) and NSHE.
Action Items for Benefits-Eligible Employees
During the open enrollment period, all benefits-eligible employees should review the following:
- Current benefit elections
- View the and websites to view elections.
- NSHE FSA medical and dependent care accounts do not automatically renew. You must re-enroll in your accounts to continue participation in the new plan year. If you do not re-enroll, your FSA medical and dependent care accounts will end on June 30, 2024. The next opportunity to enroll in an FSA will be during the next open enrollment or if you have a .
- Emergency contact information
- Log into .
- In the top right corner, select your name and then “View Profile.”
- From the top left corner of your Profile page, select “Actions” (under your name) and hover over Personal Data.
- Select “View My Emergency Contacts.”
- If changes are needed, select “Edit.”
- Cell phone number. This number is used to deliver notifications via RebelSAFE.
- Log into .
- In the top right corner, select your name and then “View Profile.”
- From the top left corner of your Profile page, select “Actions” (under your name), hover over Personal Data, and select “Change Contact Information.”
- Under the Additional Phone section, add or edit your cellular telephone number. Make sure to select mobile or the phone device.
- Select the “Submit” button, located in the lower left corner, to save your changes.
- Beneficiary information
- View your beneficiary information on the , , , , , websites.
If no updates are needed, no further action is required.
Changes for 2025 Benefit Premiums
| State Active Employees | Nationwide CDH- PPO Rate | Nationwide Copay - PPO (Low Deductible PPO) | Statewide EPO/HMO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $55.26 | $85.26 | $181.24 |
| Employee + Spouse | $271.27 | $331.28 | $523.25 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $136.26 | $177.52 | $309.50 |
| Employee + Family | $352.28 | $423.54 |
$651.51 |
| PY 2025 Employer Contributions | CDHP (PPO) HSA/HRA Account |
Low Deductible (PPO) HRA Account |
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) HRA Account |
Health Plan of Nevada (HMO) HRA Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Employer Contribution for Participant | $600 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| *One-Time Employer Contribution for State Active Employees | $300 (EE) $400 (E+C, E+S) $500 (E+F) |
$300 (EE) $400 (E+C, E+S) $500 (E+F) |
$300 (EE) $400 (E+C, E+S) $500 (E+F) |
$300 (EE) $400 (E+C, E+S) $500 (E+F) |
| Total Employer Contribution Amount | Up to $1,100 | Up to $500 | Up to $500 | Up to $500 |
*One-time supplemental HSA/HRA contributions apply to State Active Employees enrolled in the CDHP, LD, EPO, and HPN plans on July 1, 2024. Prorated supplemental contributions for all employer contributions apply after July 1, 2024.
Allocations Tiers for State Active Employees:
EE = Employee Only
E+C = Employee + Child(ren)
E+S = Employee + Spouse
E+F = Employee + Family
Voluntary Benefits
PEBP and NSHE offer similar voluntary benefits through different vendors. Carefully read information about each to determine the best option for you.
| Voluntary Product | PEBP | NSHE |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Insurance | ✔** | ✔ |
| Auto/Home Insurance | ✔ | |
| Cancer Care | ✔ | |
| Critical Illness Insurance | ✔** | ✔ |
| Flexible Spending Account | ✔* | |
| Hospital Indemnity Insurance | ✔** | ✔ |
| ID Theft Protection | ✔ | |
| Long-term Disability | ✔** | Automatically covered for academic and administrative faculty employed at 50% FTE or more. |
| Personal Legal Plan | ✔** | ✔* |
| Pet Insurance | ✔ | |
| Short-term Disability | ✔** | ✔ |
| Term Life Insurance | ✔** | ✔ |
| Vision Care | ✔** |
* NSHE Voluntary product - Enroll or Disenroll during the Open Enrollment Period Only through Workday.
** PEBP Voluntary product - Enroll or Disenroll during the Open Enrollment Period Only through the e-PEBP portal.
Accident Insurance
- NSHE offers accident insurance through Metlife. View the for more information and enroll through .
- PEBP offers accident insurance through The Standard. View for more information and enroll through the .
Critical Illness Insurance
- NSHE offers critical illness insurance through Metlife. View the for more information and enroll through .
- PEBP offers critical illness insurance through The Standard. View for more information and enroll through the .
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- NSHE offers low and high plan health indemnity insurance through Metlife. View the for more information and enroll through .
- PEBP offers low and health plan health indemnity insurance through The Standard. View The Standard’s for more information. You may complete enrollment through the .
Long-Term Disability
- If you are in an academic or administrative position that’s employed at 50% FTE or more, NSHE automatically enrolls you into an employer paid long-term disability plan through UNUM. View the for more information.
- PEBP offers long-term disability insurance through The Standard to academic, administrative, and classified staff. View for more information. You may complete enrollment through the .
Personal Legal Plan
- NSHE offers personal legal plan insurance through Metlife. View the for more information and enroll through .
- PEBP offers personal legal plan insurance through LegalEase-Nationwide. View the for more information and enroll through the .
Short-Term Disability
- NSHE offers short-term disability insurance through American Fidelity. View the for more information and enroll through .
- PEBP offers short-term disability insurance through The Standard. View their for more information and enroll through the . Please 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
- NSHE Offers term life insurance through Western Insurance Specialties. View their and their for more information. You may enroll through .
- PEBP offers term-life insurance through The Standard. View their for more information and enroll through the .
Auto/Home Insurance
PEBP offers auto/home insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance. View the for more information or call 1-800-298-8018 to discuss rates with a live agent. You may enroll through the .
ID Theft Protection
PEBP offers ID theft protection insurance through ID Watchdog. View the for more information and enroll through the .
Pet Insurance
PEBP offers pet insurance through Nationwide. View the for more information and enroll through the .
Vision Care
PEBP offers vision care insurance through VSP. View the for more information and enroll through the .
| Coverage Tier | VSP Vision Care (Standard) | VSP Vision Care (Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Cancer Care
NSHE offers cancer care insurance through American Fidelity. View the for more information and enroll through .
Flexible Spending Account
NSHE offers flexible spending accounts through ASIFlex. Visit the HSA vs FSA Accounts page for more information. To waive, cancel, or re-enroll in your flexible spending account, log into to submit your open enrollment change by May 31.
Note: The NSHE FSA is administered by ASIFlex, not by PEBP or the State of Nevada. Please do not fill out the PEBP’s FSA enrollment form.
Contact
To contact the UNLV benefits team, call 702-895-3504, email HRBenefits@unlv.edu or .