Wednesday, October 28 - Synergy/Hoonuit/HCPSS Connect Planned Maintenance - The vendor for Synergy has scheduled a mandatory maintenance window to complete updates on Wednesday, October 28 at 9 p.m. The window will last until all necessary updates have been successfully applied, which is anticipated to be approximately at 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 29. Users may experience times of no or sluggish response during this maintenance window. Once the work is complete, users may continue to log in as usual.

Open Enrollment Now Available!

Open Enrollment Available Through November 13; Benefits Fairs Begin October 29, 2026

The annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is October 26 - November 13, 2026. Open Enrollment is the annual time period where benefits-eligible employees may make changes to their benefits elections for the upcoming plan year. Employees should review their personal information, the benefits being offered by HCPSS, and the plans that they are enrolled in to determine if they would like to make any changes. HCPSS will continue to offer the same comprehensive benefits program in Plan Year 2027.

Benefits Information

Details regarding Open Enrollment are posted online, including: 

Benefits Selections

All benefit selections must be made in Workday. Each benefit category will have its own benefit tile, making it easier for employees to navigate and to enroll/make changes to benefit elections.

To review, enroll and/or make changes in Workday:

  1. Log in to Workday using your Active Directory username and password

  2. Go to your Workday inbox and select the Open Enrollment task.

  3. Click on “Let’s get Started” and follow the prompts to proceed with your enrollment.

  4. Upon making changes to your benefit elections you must click ”submit” for the changes to take effect for 01/01/2027.

  5. Print a copy of your benefits confirmation page for your records.

Virtual Benefits Fairs

Employees will have the opportunity to learn more about their benefit options by attending a Virtual Benefits Fair. Carrier representatives and HCPSS Benefits staff will be available to meet, provide information, and answer any benefit questions. Please note that the virtual fairs and accompanying chat rooms are accessible to all HCPSS active employees and families and are not confidential so please be mindful of disclosing any personal information.

Virtual fairs will be held from 10:30 a.m. - noon, and from 1-4:30 p.m. on:

  • Thursday, October 29
  • Wednesday, November 4
  • Monday, November 9

The Virtual Benefits Fairs will be accessible by visiting www.employeewellnesshub.com/hcpss. (Note: this is a third-party website that is not managed or supported by HCPSS)

Additional Information

  • Open Enrollment will not be extended. The last day for Open Enrollment is Friday, November 13, 2026.
  • For staff who do not wish to make any changes to your medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental life, critical illness, accident and/or whole life insurance benefits, your benefits elections will continue for Plan Year 2027.
  • Staff must make a new election for flexible Spending Accounts if you wish to enroll. Your 2026 FSA election(s) will not carry over to Plan Year 2027.
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 2027 FSA annual maximum is $3400.
  • Dependent Care FSA - 2027 annual maximum is $7500 per household.

Questions?

HCPSS Benefits Call Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm by calling 410-313-7333, Option 1. You also may email questions to benefits@hcpss.org.

Office Hours are available by appointment on Wednesdays. Schedule an appointment by calling 410-313-7333, Option 1.