2026 Open Enrollment period will be held Friday, May 15 - Friday, May 29, 2026.
Health coverage
State Health Plan brochures
- COVA Care plan brochure (PDF)
- COVA HealthAware plan brochure (PDF)
- COVA HDHP brochure (PDF)
- Sentara Health Vantage plan brochure (PDF)
- Kaiser Permanente plan brochure (PDF)
Additional resources
- Spotlight on Your Benefits Newsletter (PDF)
- Benefits at a Glance Summary (PDF)
- Proposed Employee Premiums for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
- Price a medication under the various COVA plans (see Pharmacy Plan Details heading)
- ALEX Interactive Benefit Counselor
- Eligibility and required documentation for family members (PDF)
- Premium Reward Program FAQ (PDF)
- COVA EAP Flyer
When to make changes
The annual Open Enrollment period is optional for eligible employees and action is not always required. Please see the chart below to determine when action is needed for your particular scenario.
| I want to... | Do I need to make an Open Enrollment election? |
|---|---|
| Participate in flexible spending accounts (FSA) for the July 2026 - June 2027 plan year | Yes, even if you had a previous FSA |
| Change my health plan selection | Yes |
| Change who is covered on my health plan | Yes |
| Keep the same health plan with the same people covered, and not participate in flexible spending accounts (FSA) | No |
Additional questions?
For questions, please submit an HR Service Request through the: