how to enroll

EVERYONE must enroll:
May 4 – May 22, 2026

Complete your enrollment by May 22, 2026 for coverage starting July 1, 2026 by following these steps:

  1. LOG IN

    Log in to UKG at ukg.artic.edu; go to Menu > Myself > Benefits > Manage My Benefits, then from the landing page select Get Started.

  2. CHOOSE DEPENDENTS

    Please verify your and your dependent’s information before proceeding. If you are enrolling a dependent for the first time, select Add Family Members. Select Remove if a dependent is not eligible or no longer needs coverage.

  3. CHOOSE BENEFITS

    Shop for benefits by following the prompts.

  4. REVIEW & CONFIRM

    Review your elections/changes and select Review and Checkout. After checking out, your enrollment will be complete.

NOTE: You will see your completed enrollment elections on the confirmation page, and you can also request a confirmation statement be emailed to you.

To request materials in alternative formats, in another language, or to arrange accommodations for Open Enrollment, please contact employee_relations@artic.edu.

Need help logging in?

Visit ukg.artic.edu. Firefox and Google Chrome are recommended browsers. Safari is not recommended for Mac users.

For additional help reach out to benefits@artic.edu.

ALEX can help you choose!

Have a conversation with ALEX, our interactive benefits tool, to help you choose your medical, dental, and vision plans.

Adding dependent(s) to your coverage?

Please make sure to complete and upload copies of the Health Plan Dependent Affidavit. Visit ukg.artic.edu for additional details.

Enrolling in the Aetna PPO + HSA plan? Open your HSA.

You’ll receive welcome materials from Voya with instructions for opening your HSA. Your debit card will be mailed separately.