The benefits employees selected during open enrollment became effective January 1, 2026.  To ensure the benefits are accurate, employees are encouraged to do the following:

  • Check mail for receipt of new Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and/or dental cards
  • For participants in the medical High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), check mail for receipt of Health Savings Account (HSA) information and a card from Accrue Health
  • First time participants in 2026 Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts with Flores, check the mail for receipt of a Flores benefits card and instructions on how to set up an online account
  • Staff members paid on a bi-weekly basis should review benefit deductions on the January 16 paystub.  All others paid on a monthly basis should review benefit deductions on the January 28 paystub.  Paystubs may be accessed in Workday.

For any questions regarding benefit deductions, please email humanresources@furman.edu.