Open Enrollment

The Open Enrollment period is now closed. If you have benefits questions, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture team at benefits@odu.edu or call 757-683-3042.

Dates: May 15-29, 2026

Welcome to the Open Enrollment Period for health benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA) at 亚色视频! This webpage is designed to provide eligible 亚色视频 employees with easy access to all essential information and resources to make your enrollment a success.

If you want to enroll in a Medical or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the next plan year, you MUST re-enroll during Open Enrollment. FSAs do not automatically renew!

No action is required if you:
  • Have no health plan-related changes
  • Are not enrolling in an FSA, or
  • Do not plan to participate in Premium Rewards.

Open Enrollment Deadline

Cardinal Employee Self Service

The Cardinal Human Capital Management System (HCM) has an Employee Self Service feature, allowing you to make changes to your health benefits and FSA online.

  • To Access your Cardinal Employee ID
    • Go to 
    • Put in your Midas ID and Password
    • Select the tab at the top "Personal Information"
    • Select "View University and MIDAS Identification Numbers"
    • Your UIN will appear first, followed by your 11-digit Cardinal Employee ID number.
  • Login to 
  • Click on Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM)
  • Select Benefits Details
  • Select Benefits Enrollment and follow the  (available May 15-29)
  • In Cardinal Employee Self Service, you may review your current health benefits record, update your personal information, and enroll or make changes to your health plan and/or membership. You may also enroll in one or both FSAs. Enroll online beginning May 15 but no later than May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
  • If you do not have online access, then complete the fillable Enrollment Form for Employees, and return to the 亚色视频 Benefits Team, first floor of Spong Hall, no later than May 29th. The fillable health coverage form may also be sent by fax to 757-683-3064, or by email to benefits@odu.edu

  • To Access your Cardinal Employee ID
    • Go to 
    • Put in your Midas ID and Password
    • Select the tab at the top "Personal Information"
    • Select "View University and MIDAS Identification Numbers"
    • Your UIN will appear first, followed by your 11-digit Cardinal Employee ID number.

  • Login to 
  • Click on Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM)
  • Select Benefits Details
  • Select Benefits Enrollment and follow the  (available May 15-29)
  • In Cardinal Employee Self Service, you may review your current health benefits record, update your personal information, and enroll or make changes to your health plan and/or membership. You may also enroll in one or both FSAs. Enroll online beginning May 15 but no later than May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
  • If you do not have online access, then complete the fillable Enrollment Form for Employees, and return to the 亚色视频 Benefits Team, first floor of Spong Hall, no later than May 29th. The fillable health coverage form may also be sent by fax to 757-683-3064, or by email to benefits@odu.edu

Dependent Eligibility

If you are electing dependent coverage for the first time, please review and forward the required supporting document(s) to benefits@odu.edu.

Ask ALEX for Advice

Evaluate and compare health plan options with ALEX, your online benefits counselor! ALEX will use your input to let you know how the different health insurance plans work for you. Visit .

Earn Premium Rewards

Premium rewards are reductions in health plan premiums for participants in the COVA Care and COVA HealthAware plans who complete a health assessment.  An employee and/or their enrolled spouse can reduce the premium by $204 annually ($17/month) or $408 annually ($34/month) for both employee and enrolled spouse if they fulfill the requirements to earn a premium reward. Refer to page 12 in the for more details. 

Flexible Spending Accounts

As a reminder you must re-enroll each year to continue participating in flexible spending accounts. The maximum Health FSA contribution is up to $3,300/plan year. The maximum Dependent Care FSA is up to $5,000/plan year, depending on your tax filing status.

On-Site Cardinal Workshops

Dates TBD: During the upcoming open computer lab sessions, Benefits Representatives will be available to assist with Cardinal.

Open Enrollment Q&A

Dates TBD: Benefits Representatives will be available in-person to answer any questions about Open Enrollment on the main campus and the medical campus.

Additional Resources

Questions?

If you have any questions about open enrollment, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture team at benefits@odu.edu or call 757-683-3042. 

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