It’s that time of year again Catamount Staff! Open Enrollment for the 2026 State Health Plan runs from October 13 through October 31, 2025. All employees will need to take action this year!
Be sure to log in to your enrollment portal early to avoid last-minute issues. Additional resources and support will be available through Human Resources and the State Health Plan website.
Reminder: There are new plan names and plan designs this year. The BASE PPO (70/30) plan is now called the STANDARD PPO PLAN and the BASE PPO (80/20) plan is now called the PLUS PPO PLAN. The North Carolina State Health Plan has also implemented new salary-based premiums which means you will be assigned to one of four salary bands based on your September 1, 2025 salary.
If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to the HR benefits team at 828-227-7218. And keep an eye on your email for Open Enrollment help sessions courtesy of our amazing HR reps.