Open Enrollment

2026-2027 Benefits Open Enrollment will be held July 13 – August 11, 2026. Plan year begins 09/01/2026.

During annual enrollment, all employees are strongly encouraged to review and renew their benefits.  

All benefits will be rolled over to match current (2025-26) benefits with the exception of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care. Employees currently enrolled in FSA and Dependent Care are required to re-enroll for the 2026-27 school term. These options do not roll over each year.

Insurance changes will NOT be allowed after the enrollment period ends unless there is a qualifying event. 

 

What's New and What's Changed as of 09/01/2026

• Protect your paycheck with Educator Disability Insurance. If an illness or injury - from a complicated pregnancy or major surgery to a back injury or chronic condition - keeps you from working, this plan replaces up to 66.67% of your income. You can customize your monthly benefit from $200 up to $7,500 and choose a waiting period (elimination period) that fits your needs. Plus, if you choose a waiting period of 30 days or less, it may be waived for hospital stays of 24+ hours. Coverage includes common maternity leave for six weeks.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA administration will move from Higginbotham Public Sector to National Benefits Services (NBS)
• Health Insurance rate increase – new rates to be announced
• Vision Insurance rate increase
• 5 Star Individual Life Open Enrollment Guaranteed Issue
  During the 2026-2027 enrollment period, 5 Star (Individual Life Insurance) is offering guaranteed issue coverage, including the Long-Term Care (LTC) Rider, which provides monthly benefits if you need help with daily living activities. Guaranteed Issue - Employee: $150,000; Spouse: $30,000; Child: $10,000
• As of September 1, 2026, Texas Life individual insurance policies will no longer be eligible for payroll deduction. All grandfathered policyholders must pay their premiums directly to Texas Life.

Dependents age 1+ without a valid SSN or ITIN risk delayed enrollment, coverage verification failures, or loss of access to care. Immediate action required: Enter your dependent’s SSN during Open Enrollment to avoid disruption.

For complete details on all plan year changes, view the links below: 

• What's New in 2026
• Current Plan | 2025-26 TRS-ActiveCare Plan Highlights & Rates PDF(ends 08/31/26)
• New Plan | Rates to be announced after TRS board Meeting

Ready to Enroll or Make Changes?

Beginning 07/13/2026 self-enroll on THEbenefitsHUB by following the instructions on the login page. (Go step-by-step until you reach the Congratulations page.)

Need help or have questions?

• Contact the HPS Employee Response Center at 866-219-6310
  • Starting July 13, the call center will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Calls are recorded and bilingual assistance is available.
• In-person enrollment assistance at the Dr. Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts (1110 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063)
  • July 20–23 and July 27–30 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Spanish assistance will be available on Thursday, 07/30/26.
  • Vietnamese assistance will be available on 07/28 & 07/29