Sewanee Benefits

For every moment.

Your benefits support your health, your wellbeing, and your future. Whether you are getting started at Sewanee, growing your family, planning for retirement, or simply trying to understand your options, this hub is here to help.

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is May 6—29

This is your annual opportunity to review your current benefit elections, consider any changes that may make sense for you and your family, and make selections for the upcoming plan year. Elections made during this Open Enrollment period will be effective July 1, 2026.

Explore your benefits

Choose a section below to find plan information, life event guidance, enrollment support, and quick references.

Core Health
Medical & Pharmacy
Plan options, prescription coverage, networks, and where to start when you need care.
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Oral Health
Dental
Routine care, plan details, and information for exams, treatment, and support.
Learn more →
Eye Care
Vision
Routine care, plan details, and information for exams, eyewear, and support.
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Planning Ahead
Retirement
Retirement savings, University contributions, and Emeriti retirement health savings information.
Plan ahead →
Protection
Life & Disability
Financial protection for you and your family when it matters most.
Review →
Time Away
Leave & Time Away
Medical leave, time away from work, and guidance for navigating leave-related needs.
Find help →
Savings & Spending
Health Savings & Spending Accounts
Information on HSA, health care FSA, and dependent care FSA accounts and how they work.
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Opportunity
Education Benefits
Education benefits that support learning, growth, and family opportunity.
Browse options →
Additional Coverage
Supplemental Protection
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage for added financial protection.
See options →
Support
Wellbeing & Support
Support resources for emotional wellbeing, practical needs, and financial guidance.
Get support →
Quick Reference
Benefits-at-a-Glance
A simple summary of plans, carriers, and key benefit highlights in one place.
Open summary →
Guided Help
Life Event Checklists
Step-by-step help for key moments like getting married, growing your family, or planning to retire.
Browse checklists →

Need a form, portal, or document?

The Benefits Resource Library brings together forms, member portals, online tools, summaries, and other helpful links across Sewanee benefits. If you know what you need and just want to get there quickly, start there.