Open Enrollment: How to Enroll

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Overview

Wright State University's 2027 Open Enrollment uses a new online application in WINGS. The application allows benefit-eligible employees to make medical, dental, vision, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Dependent Care FSA elections, as well as report tobacco use status.

Life insurance and short-term disability benefits are not included in the new application. Your current elections for these benefits, along with your beneficiary information, will automatically carry over to 2027, except for Child Life Insurance Option 1 ($2,000).

Enrollment Steps

The new application has six stages displayed in a progress tracker at the top of each page:

  1. Dependents Management: Review and add dependents.
  2. Medical: Select medical coverage and make Healthcare FSA or HSA elections.
  3. Dental: Select or waive dental coverage.
  4. Vision: Select or waive vision coverage.
  5. Dependent Care FSA: Make an optional Dependent Care FSA election.
  6. Summary: Review and submit your 2027 benefit elections.

As you complete each stage, it turns dark green in the progress tracker. You can click any completed stage to return to that section and review or update your information.

The detailed instructions below walk you through the application in 10 steps, including the additional screens and actions within these six stages.

Important Reminders

  • Your enrollment is not complete until you click Submit Enrollment.
  • Review all benefit elections, covered dependents, contribution amounts, and payroll deductions before submitting.
  • You can return to completed stages to make changes.
  • After submitting, you can view and print your 2027 benefit elections for your records.
  • For enrollment assistance, contact HR at hr-benefits@wright.edu or 937-775-2120.

Preparing for Open Enrollment

Before beginning your enrollment, gather the following information:

  • Dependent information: Each dependent's first and last name, relationship to you, date of birth, and Social Security number (SSN).
  • Medical coverage: The medical plan and coverage tier you wish to elect, or whether you plan to waive coverage.
  • Dental coverage: The coverage tier you wish to elect, or whether you plan to waive coverage.
  • Vision coverage: The coverage tier you wish to elect, or whether you plan to waive coverage.
  • HSA and FSA contributions: The amount you wish to contribute each paycheck to an HSA, Healthcare FSA, or Dependent Care FSA, or whether you plan to waive these benefits.

Access the Benefits Open Enrollment Application

  1. Log in to WINGS

    Visit wings.wright.edu and log in.

  2. Open Employee and Human Resources

    On the right side of WINGS, select Employee and Human Resources.

  3. Select Benefits Open Enrollment

    Under the Employment heading, click the Benefits Open Enrollment box.

You will arrive at the Benefits Dashboard, where you can review your current benefits and begin your 2027 enrollment.

Open Enrollment Process

Follow the instructions below to complete your 2027 benefit elections.

  1. Start from the Benefits Dashboard

    The Benefits Dashboard allows you to review your current elections and start your 2027 enrollment.

    1. To review your current benefits, click View under Current Benefits Elections for 2026.
    2. To begin your 2027 enrollment, click Start under Make your Benefits Enrollment for 2027.

  2. Add or Confirm Dependents

    The Dependents Management page lists your healthcare dependents and life insurance beneficiaries.

    If you are enrolling only yourself, click Next Page to continue.

    To Add a Dependent

    1. Click Add New Dependent.
    2. Enter the dependent's First Name and Last Name. You may also enter a Middle Initial.
    3. Enter the dependent's SSN, select a Relationship from the dropdown menu, and enter the Date of Birth in mm/dd/yyyy format.
    4. Select Gender: Female, Male, or Not Available.
    5. Click Save Dependent.
    6. Repeat for each dependent, then click Next Page.

    Note: Dependents cannot be removed through the application. To remove a dependent, contact hr-benefits@wright.edu.

  3. Choose a Medical Plan

    On the Medical Plan Selection page, click Select under the medical plan you wish to enroll in. Click More Information on any plan tile to review plan details.

    To decline both medical coverage and the Healthcare FSA, check I am waiving medical coverage and declining Healthcare FSA, then click Next Page.

    Select a Coverage Tier

    The next page confirms your selected plan in the blue banner. Choose one of the following coverage tiers:

    • Employee Only
    • Employee + Children
    • Employee + Spouse
    • Employee + Family

    The per-paycheck cost appears to the right of each coverage tier.

    Note: Anyone you wish to cover must already be added in Step 2. If a dependent is missing, contact hr-benefits@wright.edu.

    Enter Healthcare FSA or HSA Contributions (Optional)

    The contribution options shown on the right side of the page depend on your medical plan selection.

    • PPO 80/20 or HPN – Healthcare FSA: Enter your desired FSA Contribution Per Paycheck. The projected 2027 IRS maximum is $3,500. If you do not want to contribute, leave the field blank or enter 0.

    • HDHP/HSA – Health Savings Account: Enter your desired HSA Amount Per Paycheck. The IRS maximum is $4,500 for Employee Only coverage and $9,000 for all other coverage tiers. Wright State contributes $500 annually for Employee Only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. The application displays your combined annual total. If you do not want to contribute, leave the field blank or enter 0.

    Review the Calculated Annual Employee Contribution to confirm your annual total, then click Next Page.

  4. Complete the Tobacco Affidavit

    If you are enrolling in a Wright State medical plan as the policyholder, you must complete the Tobacco Affidavit to declare your tobacco usage and determine whether the $50 monthly tobacco usage fee applies.

    You are considered a tobacco user if you have used any tobacco or nicotine product in the past six months, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco (chew, dip, or snuff).

    1. Read the Acknowledgment section.
    2. Under Certification, select one of the following statements:
      • I do not use tobacco products and have not used any tobacco or nicotine products during the six (6) months immediately preceding the date of this affidavit.
      • I use tobacco or nicotine products.
    3. Click Next Page.

    Important: If you certify that you are not a tobacco user and begin using tobacco or nicotine during the year, you must promptly notify HR. The $50 monthly fee will apply. False or misleading information may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

  5. Review Your Medical Election

    The Medical Election Summary displays the following information:

    • Selected Plan
    • Coverage Tier
    • Medical Premium
    • HSA or FSA contribution, if applicable
    • Total Medical Deduction per paycheck

    If everything is correct, click Next Page. To make a change, click Previous Page.

  6. Choose Dental Coverage

    The blue banner displays the Dental Plan.

    1. Select a coverage tier: Employee Only, Employee + Children, Employee + Spouse, or Employee + Family. The per-paycheck cost appears beside each option.
    2. Review the yellow Dependent Dental Coverage box to confirm who is covered.
    3. If you do not want dental coverage, check I do not need dental coverage and I am waiving dental coverage.
    4. Click Next Page.

  7. Choose Vision Coverage

    The blue banner displays the Vision Plan.

    1. Select a coverage tier: Employee Only, Employee + Children, Employee + Spouse, or Employee + Family.
    2. Review the yellow Dependent Vision Coverage box to confirm who is covered.
    3. If you do not want vision coverage, check I do not need vision coverage and I am waiving vision coverage.
    4. Click Next Page.

  8. Elect a Dependent Care FSA (Optional)

    A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to pay for eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Examples include daycare, preschool, before- and after-school care, and adult dependent care.

    1. Enter your desired Dependent Care FSA Per Paycheck amount. If you do not want to contribute, leave the field blank or enter 0.
    2. Optionally enter a Maximum Annual Election Amount. The annual IRS limit is $7,500.
    3. Review the Calculated Annual Employee Contribution to confirm your annual total.
    4. Click Next Page.

  9. Review Your Summary and Submit

    The 2027 Benefit Enrollment Summary lists your elections in three columns:

    • Plan Enrolled
    • Dependent Enrolled
    • Payroll Deduction Amount

    The summary includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA deductions, as applicable, along with two possible fees:

    • Tobacco Surcharge: Displays "Not assessed" and $0 if you certified that you do not use tobacco.
    • HMI Non-Participation Fee: Displays "Not assessed" and $0 when the fee does not apply.

    Total Deductions at the bottom of the page is the total amount deducted from each paycheck for the benefits and fees listed on the summary.

    Note: This total does not include supplemental life insurance or short-term disability premiums, if enrolled. Your existing coverage for these benefits automatically carries over from 2026 to 2027.

    1. Review every line, including benefit elections, enrolled dependents, and deduction amounts.
    2. To correct an election, click Previous Page or select a completed stage in the progress tracker.
    3. When everything is correct, click Submit Enrollment.

    Your enrollment is not complete until you click Submit Enrollment.

  10. Confirm and View Your 2027 Elections

    After submitting your elections, the Benefits Dashboard displays the message "You are all set. Thank you for completing open enrollment." The enrollment tile also displays an Enrolled badge.

    View and Print Your Elections

    Click View under Next Year Benefits Elections for 2027 to open a read-only summary of your elections.

    The summary includes your name, ID, department, benefits and coverage levels, enrolled members, employee and employer costs per pay, HSA details, and Total Amount Per Pay.

    Click Print to keep a copy for your records.

    Change Your Elections

    Click Re-Start under Make your Benefits Enrollment for 2027 to make changes to your elections. Complete the enrollment steps again and click Submit Enrollment at the end.

    You can also click View under Current Benefits Elections for 2026 to review your current-year benefits.

Congratulations, and thank you for completing your enrollment!

Quick Reference and Help

HSA and FSA Contribution Limits

The following limits are provided in the 2027 Open Enrollment guide.

Account Available With 2027 Annual Limits
Healthcare FSA PPO 80/20 and HPN Projected IRS limit: $3,500
Health Savings Account (HSA) HDHP only
  • $4,500 for Employee Only coverage
  • $9,000 for all other coverage tiers
  • Additional $1,000 for individuals age 55 and older
  • Wright State contributes $500 for Employee Only coverage or $1,000 for other tiers
Dependent Care FSA Any election IRS limit: $7,500

Open Enrollment Assistance

Contact Human Resources for assistance adding or removing a dependent or for questions about the enrollment process.