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Making Changes to Benefits with a Life Event

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 16, 2025 | University Information

Each year during Open Enrollment, you can make changes to your NCFlex pre-tax benefits for the upcoming plan year or re-enroll in your Flexible Spending Accounts. Open Enrollment for 2026 will be held October 13-31, 2025.  Curious about making changes outside of Open...

E-Waste Technology Recycling Now Available

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 10, 2025 | University Information

New recycling bins for technology products are now available in several buildings on campus. Look for the opportunity to discard unwanted or broken technology products in these yellow tagged containers! Acceptable items include batteries, printer cartridges,...

Preparing for Open Enrollment – NCFlex Employee Sessions

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 8, 2025 | University Information

This month, our NCFlex employee sessions will focus on preparing for Open Enrollment and plan changes for 2026. In this webinar, we will discuss the upcoming changes with NCFlex benefits as well as reminders for the 2026 plan year to prepare for Open Enrollment, which...

2026 State Health Plan Premium Rates Announced

by Abigail Hammer | Sep 2, 2025 | Resources & Development Committee, University Information

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees has officially approved the 2026 premium rates for active, Non-Medicare, and Medicare members. These changes include:  Premium increases for most members  Cost reductions for members covering children  New salary-based premiums...

Call for Stories: Hurricane Helene Response

by Abigail Hammer | Aug 29, 2025 | University Information

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we invite you to reflect on how you assisted others. Western Carolina University is collecting profiles of faculty, staff, students, and community members to feature on electronic billboards across campus....
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