Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Associates are strongly encouraged to review their existing benefit elections and decide whether changes are right for them. All elections made will become effective Jan. 1, 2026.
For those who don’t plan to make any changes, no action is required. However, associates who would like to maintain their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) will be required to enroll each year.
As the cost of healthcare continues to increase, this is a great time to consider enrolling in a Health Care FSA. These before-tax contributions can be used to help cover co-pays, prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and much more. For associates in the U.S. who are enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan, an HSA is offered in place of an FSA to help with those expenses.
When you are ready to make your elections, you may do so in eBenefits, which is located in Employee Self Service under the Family & Benefits section.
Just a heads-up and some reminders:
- There will be a Health & Benefits Fair on Nov. 19 and 20 at HQ
- eBenefits has been upgraded — make sure to check out the new look!
- ALEX is going away, but Help Me Choose is available in eBenefits
- Make sure to elect your beneficiaries in Fidelity for your 401(k) if you haven’t already done so
Every year, Aetna holds a series of calls to go over all new plan information. Make sure to join to hear all the new changes for 2026. Please see the call schedule below.
Associates can contact HRSC with any questions at HRSC@aafes.com/(214) 312-6190
Open Enrollment Call Schedule
To sign up for a call, go to www.NAFHealthPlans.com
Click on CONFERENCE CALL SIGN UP at the top right corner.
Once you select the date and time that works best, you will receive a Teams invite for the call.
CONUS (includes Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico)
Active Associates
4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 (all times Eastern)
Retirees (pre-65 and post-65)
9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13
11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17
OCONUS
Active Associates and Retirees (includes Guam)
9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 (all times are Eastern)
8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5
9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5
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