Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) benefits takes place each year from May 1-31.
Join us for the Plan Year 2027 Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair on May 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Student Union. Learn more!
During open enrollment, benefits-eligible employees can make changes to their benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) and NSHE. Changes made by May 31, 2026 will be effective for Plan Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).
Action Items for Benefits-Eligible Employees
During the open enrollment period, all benefits-eligible employees should review the following:
- Login in to the E-PEBP Portal and Workday to view elections.
- Important Note: All plans will see premium increases and plan design changes for Plan Year 2027. More information is available on the PEBP website. We strongly encourage all employees to review these changes so they can make informed decisions.
- Log into Workday.
- In the top right corner, select your name and then “View Profile.”
- From the top left corner of your Profile page, select “Actions” (under your name) and hover over Personal Data.
- Select “View My Emergency Contacts.”
- If changes are needed, select “Edit.”
- Log into Workday.
- In the top right corner, select your name and then “View Profile.”
- From the top left corner of your Profile page, select “Actions” (under your name), hover over Personal Data, and select “Change Contact Information.”
- Under the Additional Phone section, add or edit your cellular telephone number. Make sure to select mobile or the phone device.
- Select the “Submit” button, located in the lower left corner, to save your changes.
Open Enrollment Webinars and Drop-In Sessions
PEBP Webinars
PEBP will post a pre-recorded Open Enrollment webinar with an accompanying presentation deck for members to view at their convenience. It will be available on PEBP’s Open Enrollment webpage on May 1.
UNLV HR/Benefits Webinars
UNLV HR/Benefits open enrollment webinars and in-person or virtual drop-in sessions. Registration is not required.
Voluntary Benefits
PEBP and NSHE offer similar voluntary benefits through different vendors. Carefully read information about each to determine the best option for you.
Registration
Registration for PEBP voluntary benefits is completed through the E-PEBP Portal.
Registration for NSHE voluntary benefits is completed through Workday.
- Refer to the Workday Open Enrollment Process Guide for step-by-step instructions on enrolling in the ASIFlex FSA plan and the MetLife Legal Plan.
- All other NSHE-offered voluntary benefits can be added or changed year-round.
- Visit your Benefits and Pay Hub and select Change Benefits. For complete instructions, view the Workday Voluntary Benefits Job Aid.
Comparison
* = Products that can be changed during open enrollment only.
| Voluntary Product | PEBP | NSHE |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Insurance (short comparison table) | MetLife* | MetLife |
| Auto/Home Insurance Note: There are 3 providers that offer auto and home insurance. When calling for a quote please provide the name of employer "State of Nevada". |
Liberty Mutual (Phone: 888 695-4640, Client Code 112365) Travelers (Phone: 888-695-4640) Farmers Insurance (Phone: 888-824-5165, Company Code EK5) |
Not offered |
| Cancer Care | Not offered | American Fidelity |
| Critical Illness Insurance (short comparison table) | MetLife* | MetLife |
| Flexible Spending Account | Not offered. Please do not fill out the PEBP’s FSA enrollment form. | To waive, cancel, or re-enroll in your flexible spending account, log into Workday to submit your open enrollment change by May 31. |
| Hospital Indemnity Insurance (short comparison table) | MetLife* | MetLife |
| ID Theft Protection | ID Watchdog | Not offered |
| Long-term Disability | MetLife* | Automatically covered for academic and administrative faculty employed at 50% FTE or more. |
| Personal Legal Plan | LegalEase* | MetLife* |
| Pet Insurance | Nationwide | Not offered |
| Short-term Disability |
Note: You are not eligible for this insurance if you are insured under another short-term disability insurance plan, a temporary or seasonal employee, a full-time member of the armed forces of any country, a leased employee, or an independent contractor. |
American Fidelity |
| Term Life Insurance | MetLife* | Western Insurance Specialties |
| Vision Care | VSP* (See below for rates) | Not offered |
VSP Rates for PEBP Vision Care Voluntary Benefits
| Coverage Tier | VSP Vision Care (Base Plan) | VSP Vision Care (Buy-up Plan) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $5.60/month | $9.93/month |
| Employee and Spouse | $11.24/month | $19.85/month |
| Employee and Child(ren) | $12.02/month | $21.23/month |
| Family | $19.20/month | $33.95/month |
Contact
To contact the UNLV benefits team, call 702-895-3504, email HRBenefits@unlv.edu or request an appointment with a benefits specialist.