Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2026 has closed. If you are newly hired, newly benefits eligible, or have experienced a qualifying life event, select your job classification below to explore your full range of benefits and enroll.
Eligible employees can visit Workday to enroll.
Benefits are not one size fits all. Review your medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits choices to select the best options for you and your family. For additional information on these benefits contact the Employee Service Center at 203-432-5552 or see provider contact information.
Consider Yale Health for on-campus care—primary, specialty, radiology, lab, and pharmacy. Contact Member Services or visit online to learn more or schedule a tour.
Enroll in an Aetna Smart Care High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to receive annual university HSA contributions and Aetna Accident Protection.
Open a health care or dependent care FSA during annual enrollment to pay for eligible expenses using pre-tax dollars and save on out-of-pocket costs.
Enroll in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Plan—Yale’s exclusive dental carrier. Find a dentist at deltadentalins.com or call 1-800-452-9310.
Choose from two EyeMed plans: Basic—includes frame and lens allowances, or Enhanced—adds eye exams, hardware allowances, and more coverage options.
Enroll in MetLife Legal for unlimited attorney access and Aura for ID and fraud protection. Eligible faculty, staff and post-docs can sign up or cancel during enrollment.
| Provider | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | Yale Health | 203-432-0246 |
| Medical | Aetna | 866-253-8886 |
| Vision | EyeMed | 866-299-1358 |
| Dental | Delta | 800-494-4138 |
| Dental | CIGNA | 800-367-1037 |
| Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter |
HealthEquity | 877-924-3967; #6 |
| Tuition Assistance | Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions | |
| Well-Being | Optum | 866-416-6586 |
| 403(b) Plans | TIAA | 855-250-5424 |
| Staff Pension Plan | Yale Pension Service Center | 877-352-5552; #2 |