Retiree Open Enrollment

You've built a life full of purpose and possibility. Stanford's benefits are with you every step of the way. Open Enrollment is the perfect time to consider your future health care needs and make sure your current coverage is right for you. Here’s what you need to know and do to get ready for this once-a-year event.

Things to know

During Open Enrollment, you can enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2027, such as:

• Update your medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Add or remove dependents from coverage

Things to do

Browse 2027 contribution rates and compare plans

Health care and prescription drug costs continue to rise. Stanford reviews retiree benefits each year to balance comprehensive coverage with affordability for retirees and the university. Your cost for coverage may change next year, so please review the rates that apply to you. 

Browse 2027 rates    Compare plans

Review and update your personal information 

Don’t miss important news. Confirm your email and mailing address in the My Benefits portal. If you need to update the information, call the Stanford HR Service Center at 877-905-2985. 

Emeriti: You can log in to StanfordYou and update your information directly. 

Review your personal information on the My Benefits portal

Gather the required information if you plan to add dependents

You will need to provide their legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number, and upload documentation (such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate) to the MyBenefits portal during Open Enrollment. Be sure to complete all enrollment steps through the confirmation page to ensure your dependent has been successfully added.

Learn about certifying dependents

Fill out a form if you're changing Medicare plans

If you’re considering changing your Medicare plan or you’re turning 65 soon, you may need to fill out a form to ensure there is no gap in your coverage.    

Visit the Medicare Resources page

 Attend a virtual information session

Learn about your 2027 benefits and get your questions answered by the Stanford Benefits team.