Retiree Open Enrollment

Each November, retirees may participate in Fisher’s annual benefits open enrollment. In late October, you will receive benefits and cost information at your home address.

2026 Retiree Open Enrollment

Welcome to the 2026 retiree Open Enrollment period!

As a Fisher retiree or the spouse of a retiree, you can newly elect or change your medical and/or dental coverage during annual Open Enrollment. This year’s Open Enrollment begins on November 10, 2025 and ends on November 21, 2025, with changes effective January 1, 2026.

You are not required to act if you are currently enrolled in a Fisher medical and/or dental plan and wish to maintain your current enrollment status. Your current medical and/or dental plan coverage will automatically be carried forward to 2026.

You are required to act if you would like to change your current Fisher medical and/or dental plan enrollment or if you would like to newly enroll. To change your coverage or newly enroll, complete the proper Excellus application form and return it to Fisher’s Human Resources department by the November 21, 2025 deadline.  Your application form(s) can be emailed to humanresources@sjf.edu or mailed to St. John Fisher University, Attention: Human Resources Department, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-3597.

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2026 Medicare Plan Information (Age 65+)

2026 Medical Plan Information (Age <65)

2026 Dental Plan Information

If you have questions or need assistance, contact Fisher’s Human Resources department at (585) 385-5248 or by email at humanresources@sjf.edu.  

Retiree Benefits

For details on retiree benefits through Fisher, please refer to the Retiree Benefits Summary [pdf].

Life Insurance

Retirees are provided with a $5,000 Fisher-paid life insurance policy. You must make your beneficiary election at the time you retire. Please refer to the Prudential Retiree Life Insurance SPD [pdf] for details.

Benefit Allowance

Retirees receive a monthly benefit allowance toward the purchase of medical and/or dental insurance through Fisher.  

  • For retiree-only coverage, Fisher will contribute $50.00 per month.
  • For two-person or family coverage, Fisher will contribute $100.00 per month.
  • If the cost of your selected plan is less than the Fisher contribution, Fisher will contribute the full cost of the plan. 

Education Benefits

Retirees, their spouses, and their dependents under the age of 24 are eligible to receive full tuition remission for undergraduate courses taken at Fisher.  

Other Perks

  • Department of Athletics privileges which include free admission to Fisher home events and free use of athletic facilities.
  • Access to Ward Haffey Dining Hall at faculty/staff pricing.
  • Library privileges including in-person access and off-campus access to Library databases.
  • Fisher retiree email account.

Annual Retiree Luncheon

The President’s Office hosts a luncheon for Fisher retirees each June. In May, you will receive an invitation to your home address.