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Starting Thursday [Oct. 1], benefits open enrollment will be available for eligible ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ employees. Open enrollment is required only if you are adding new coverage, changing existing coverage or canceling coverage. If you aren’t adding new coverage, changing existing coverage or canceling coverage, you do not need to participate in open enrollment, and your current benefits will continue into 2016.

The Human Resources Management (HRM) Web site -- -- provides information and resources needed for Open Enrollment.

For those who do not have access to a computer, please visit HRM in person at McArthur Hall, Room 150, or call 662-325-3713 to obtain this information.

Off-campus open enrollment options include:

Central Mississippi Research and Extension, Raymond
Monday, Oct. 5, 2015
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, Verona
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Delta Research and Extension Center, Stoneville
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015
10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

MSU-Meridian
Monday, Oct. 12, 2015
3-6 p.m.

Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi
Monday, Oct. 26, 2015
1-3 p.m.

All online elections must be completed by Oct. 25. Completed application forms must be received by HRM on Oct. 31 to be effective for 2016.

There are three ways to complete the open enrollment process:

Online Open Enrollment: Step-by-step instructions for completing Online Open Enrollment are available on the HRM Web site -- -- during the open enrollment period Oct. 1 through Oct. 25.

HRM Benefits Staff: If you need assistance from the HRM Benefits Staff, we encourage you to schedule an appointment by calling 662-325-3713. The Department of Human Resources Management, 150 McArthur Hall, will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to assist employees as needed.

HRM Web site: You may refer to the HRM Web site, , to obtain product information and appropriate forms in the benefits section.