Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, October 14th and ends Friday, November 7th, 2025 at 5:00pm.

During this time, employees can enroll, cancel or make changes to their State health benefits.

All changes will be effective on January 1, 2026.

All changes must be made in the employee’s Open Enrollment event in their online SPS Workday account.

 State Open Enrollment website

 

 

Information Sessions:

​2026 MD Open Enrollment Fair Schedule – Onsite

2026 MD Open Enrollment Fair Schedule – Virtual​

HRSTM Information Session: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12PM

Resources:

2026 State Benefits Guide

Coming Soon: 2026 Rates

 

 

Who needs to take action during Open Enrollment?

  • Employees who would like an FSA for 2026 (flexible spending accounts do not roll over automatically).
  • Employees making plan or coverage level changes.
  • Employees who are adding a dependent (documentation is required).
  • Employees who are removing a dependent.

Please note: employees who are not making any changes or enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account for the 2026 calendar year do not need to take action in their Open Enrollment event.

 

Forgot your Workday password?

  • You can reset your Workday password by clicking “Forgot Password” under the One Login login prompt.
  • Here is a link to more detailed instructions: Reset my SPS Workday One Login password.
  • If still unable to reset your password, please call the Technology Support Center (TSC) at 410-455-3838, Monday-Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM, so they can verify your identity over the phone before resetting your password.
  • If the TSC is unable to assist you, please call the State of Maryland SPS Help Desk at 410-767-4112, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Need more help? Email us at hrbenefits@umbc.edu for assistance.