Open Enrollment is underway for Washington State University benefit-eligible employees through Nov. 23. As you prepare to make a medical insurance selection for 2027, which for eligible WSU employees includes the Uniform Medical Plans (UMPs) and Kaiser Permanente WA, learn more about insurance carriers accepted by WSU Health and our Spokane-based clinics.
Accepted Insurance Plans
WSU Health accepts Uniform Medical Plans (UMP) and most major insurance carriers. Kaiser Permanente is currently not accepted.
In addition to UMP, other accepted insurance carriers include:
- Aetna
- Amerigroup/Wellpoint
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Cigna
- Community Health Plan of Washington
- Coordinated Care
- Medicaid (Apple Health)
- Medicare
- Molina
- Optum
- Premera
- Regence
- United Health Care
View more information about WSU Health billing and insurance online.
About Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is the one time each year when you can change your medical, dental, or vision plans, add or waive eligible dependents from your coverage, enroll/re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Limited FSA, and/or Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) for 2027, and re-attest to the spousal surcharge questionnaire if required.
For WSU employees, all changes are made through Workday between Oct. 26 and Nov. 23. Changes are effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Visit the HRS Open Enrollment webpage for additional information, including information on benefit and premium changes, the schedule of Benefit Fairs, FAQs, planned presentations, and other important information you need to know.
Please review the sources provided above before reaching out with questions. Contact HRS Benefits at 509-335-4589 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu for assistance.
About WSU Health
WSU Health is Washington State University’s academic health network. We are an interprofessional collaboration between the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and our community partners across the state. Together, we are working to build a healthier Washington for all through community-based healthcare, education, and research.