Today [Oct. 31] by 5 p.m. is the deadline for October Open Enrollment for benefits-eligible employees at Mississippi State University. Open Enrollment changes include electing new benefits, changing coverage or dropping coverage. Those who are not changing their benefits for 2018 do not need to participate in Open Enrollment. Individual appointments for decision support are available during Open Enrollment by calling the MSU Human Resources Management Benefits Office at 662-325-3713 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by visiting Room 150 on the first floor of McArthur Hall. During an appointment, the employee's benefits specialist will provide information about plan coverage, as well as premium rates, options, assistance with forms, and answers to questions. Employees may complete their benefits election forms during their appointment and finalize their benefits election(s) for 2018. For more information and to read an overview of benefits changes for 2018, visit www.hrm.msstate.edu and click on the news item "2017 Open Enrollment Information and Resources, October 2-31, 2017").