What you need to know
Open Enrollment runs from October 27 through November 10. This is your opportunity to take a fresh look at your benefits for 2026. It’s a great time to explore all the resources available to support your health and well-being, and to choose the plans that best fit your needs. You can also bump up your life and AD&D coverage or sign up for legal insurance if that’s something you’ve been considering.
Important: You’ll need to make an election if you want to participate in the Health Savings Account (HSA), the health care flexible spending account (FSA), and/or the dependent care FSA in 2026, even if you’re enrolled in 2025. All changes take effect January 1, 2026.
What you need to do
Check out the information on this page to see what’s changing for 2026, and review the 2026 plan costs. All other pages on this site reflect 2025 information, unless otherwise noted.
Use your personalized checklist. We’ve made it easy for you to know what to do. Just answer a few quick questions, and you’ll get your personalized to-do list.
Watch an on-demand presentation to learn more about what’s changing for 2026 and how to get the most from your Autodesk benefits.
Make your elections in Workday between October 27 and November 10 at 10 PM Pacific time. Visit the Workday Support Library to find step-by-step instructions on how to enroll.
Join us on Slack at #adsk-us-benefits-news to stay up to date on Open Enrollment and benefits information throughout the year.
Medical plan changes
Expanded preventive screenings for breast cancer
All Autodesk medical plans are expanding their preventive breast cancer screenings to include MRIs and ultrasounds. Keep in mind that preventive breast cancer screenings under the Autodesk medical plans continue to be available with no minimum-age requirement.
Changes to the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) plans
Doula coverage now included
Expenses you pay for a certified doula to support you before, during, and after childbirth can be reimbursed up to $2,500 per pregnancy. You’ll need to provide proof of the doula’s professional certification when submitting a claim to UHC for reimbursement. Doula expenses must be incurred on or after January 1, 2026.
Remember, Autodesk partners with Cleo to provide a wide range of maternity and postpartum support services, along with referral services for doulas, lactation coaches, child care providers, and more. If you use a doula who was referred to you by Cleo, that referral is the only certification UHC will need to process your claim.
Expanded definition of infertility
Infertility treatments are now available to all members who require medical intervention to achieve a successful pregnancy, irrespective of their relationship status or sexual orientation. Full details, including any applicable restrictions, can be found in the 2025 Summary Plan Description for your plan.
Note: The medical plan changes noted above do not apply to the UHC Hawaii PPO plan.
Changes to UHC Choice Plus High Deductible plan
The deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Choice Plus High Deductible plan are increasing. Here are the amounts for 2026:
| UHC Choice Plus High Deductible | |
|---|---|
| Annual deductible (In-network / Non-network) Applies to everything | Individual: $1,700 / $3,400 Family: $3,400 / $6,800 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum (In-network / Non-network) Includes deductible | Individual: $3,400 / $6,800 Family: $6,800 / $13,600 |
HSA and FSA contribution limits
Contribute even more to your Health Savings Account (HSA)
The IRS has increased the HSA contribution limits for 2026. That means you can contribute up to $4,400 if you’re enrolled in individual coverage and up to $8,750 if you’re enrolled in family coverage. If you’re 55 or older, you can throw in an additional $1,000. Keep in mind that these limits include any amounts that Autodesk contributes on your behalf.
Flexible spending account (FSA) contribution limits
For 2026, the IRS has increased the health care FSA contribution limit to $3,400, while the carryover limit has increased to $680. The limit for the dependent care FSA is increasing to $7,500 for 2026.
Changes to the Make a Family program
The Make a Family program will continue to provide reimbursement for eligible surrogacy- and adoption-related expenses, as well as egg or embryo freezing fees and donor fees. It will also cover expenses related to elective fertility preservation. Services eligible for coverage under a UHC medical plan are no longer eligible under the Make a Family program, even if you are not enrolled in a UHC medical plan.
Employee contributions (per-pay-period deduction amounts)
Due to continually rising health care costs, along with several other factors, most per-paycheck deductions are increasing for 2026. See how the 2026 rates compare with the 2025 rates.
Resources to support you
Whether you’re making important benefits decisions during Open Enrollment—or if you need assistance throughout the year—be sure to lean on your Autodesk resources for guidance. Here are a few programs that can come in extra handy:
- CareCounsel connects you with experienced health advocates who can explain complex issues in understandable terms. They can answer questions about how your plan works or how to choose the right plans. They can also walk you through an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and help you understand how a claim was processed. If there was an error, they can help you get it resolved.
- Included Health can help you find high-quality, in-network providers, whether you’re seeking a primary care physician or a physician who specializes in a certain condition. They can also provide second opinions and medical guidance.
- Medicare Choice Group can help you understand how Medicare works, what your best options are, and how Medicare eligibility and enrollment might affect your Autodesk-provided health benefits or COBRA coverage. MCG can even help you enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan that will best suit your needs.
On-demand presentation
What else do you need to know to ace this year’s Open Enrollment? Get all the most important information, including the many reasons an HSA might be a great savings tool for you, by viewing our convenient, on-demand presentation. Available anytime, anywhere, from any device, it can even be shared with others who may be involved in your benefits decision-making.
- 2026 Benefits Overview, presented by the Autodesk Benefits team