Enroll in Benefits

Enrolling in benefits can be both exciting and overwhelming. This page guides you through how to submit forms to sign up for benefits, as well as the dates and deadlines you must meet to ensure we are able to process your requests. Visit the all benefits page for an overview of benefit eligibility for each employee class, or browse the list of benefits offered at VCU.

Visit the new employees page for information about orientation and getting started at VCU. For more information including definitions of commonly used terms and frequently asked questions, see the Benefits Glossary and FAQ.

MyAlex

Signing up for benefits? ALEX is here to help! ALEX for VCU is the interactive benefits counselor for faculty members and University and Academic Professionals. Chat with ALEX about health coverage, flexible spending, retirement benefits, life insurance, and disability coverage. 

Return Forms

Employees are responsible for returning benefits election forms to VCU HR Benefits by the applicable deadline. We make it easy for employees to return benefits election forms in one of many ways:

  • Submit a service request that includes your forms and supporting documents
  • Email benefits@vcu.edu with your forms and supporting documents attached
  • Upload your forms and supporting documents to VCU Filelocker and share then with benefits@vcu.edu
  • DocuSign forms automatically route to VCU Human Resources when you click “Finish”
  • Returning forms by hand delivery, campus mail, or postal mail can significantly delay processing. If you choose to return forms in this manner, please ensure sufficient time for your forms to be received by your enrollment deadline.

Enroll during the first 30 calendar days of eligible employment, during annual open enrollment, or within 60 days of a qualifying mid-year event.  Make allowable changes during open enrollment or within 60 days of a qualifying mid-year event.  

Contact Us

For questions about your benefits, please submit a help ticket through the HR Service & Support Tool. You can also contact benefits@vcu.edu or call (804) 827-1723.

Your HR Professional may also be able to answer some benefits related questions.