Temple University conducts annual open enrollment periods to allow employees the opportunity to enroll or make changes to medical plans, pension plans and flexible spending accounts.
Effective July 1, 2011, children are eligible to be covered as dependents for medical and prescription drug coverage through age 26. An adult child is eligible for this coverage regardless of their student status.
To add an adult child to the medical and prescription plans, complete the Health Insurance Enrollment Form and send the form along with a copy of the child's birth cerificate to the Benefits Office.
| OPEN ENROLLMENTS | MONTH | EFFECTIVE DATE |
| Health Insurance | June | July 1st |
| Dental Insurance | June | July 1st |
| Defined Contribution Pension Plans | June & December | July 1st & January 1st |
| Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account | November & December | January 1st |
| Health Care Flexible Spending Account | November & December | January 1st |
| Commuter Benefits Program | Ongoing | 1st of the month following enrollment |
- Click here for information on adding or removing dependents.
- Click here for information on changing beneficiaries on your life insurance policy.
To cancel benefits, please contact the Benefits Office at 215-926-2270.