The Open Enrollment period is now closed. If you have benefits questions, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture team at benefits@odu.edu or call 757-683-3042.
Dates: May 15-29, 2026
Welcome to the Open Enrollment Period for health benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA) at Old Dominion University! This webpage is designed to provide eligible ODU employees with easy access to all essential information and resources to make your enrollment a success.
If you want to enroll in a Medical or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the next plan year, you MUST re-enroll during Open Enrollment. FSAs do not automatically renew!
No action is required if you:
- Have no health plan-related changes
- Are not enrolling in an FSA, or
- Do not plan to participate in Premium Rewards.
Open Enrollment Deadline
Cardinal Employee Self Service
The Cardinal Human Capital Management System (HCM) has an Employee Self Service feature, allowing you to make changes to your health benefits and FSA online.
- To Access your Cardinal Employee ID
- Go to LeoOnline
- Put in your Midas ID and Password
- Select the tab at the top "Personal Information"
- Select "View University and MIDAS Identification Numbers"
- Your UIN will appear first, followed by your 11-digit Cardinal Employee ID number.
- Login to Cardinal
- Click on Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Select Benefits Details
- Select Benefits Enrollment and follow the instructions (available May 15-29)
- In Cardinal Employee Self Service, you may review your current health benefits record, update your personal information, and enroll or make changes to your health plan and/or membership. You may also enroll in one or both FSAs. Enroll online beginning May 15 but no later than May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
- If you do not have online access, then complete the fillable Enrollment Form for Employees, and return to the ODU Benefits Team, first floor of Spong Hall, no later than May 29th. The fillable health coverage form may also be sent by fax to 757-683-3064, or by email to benefits@odu.edu
- To Access your Cardinal Employee ID
- Go to LeoOnline
- Put in your Midas ID and Password
- Select the tab at the top "Personal Information"
- Select "View University and MIDAS Identification Numbers"
- Your UIN will appear first, followed by your 11-digit Cardinal Employee ID number.
- Login to Cardinal
- Click on Cardinal Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Select Benefits Details
- Select Benefits Enrollment and follow the instructions (available May 15-29)
- In Cardinal Employee Self Service, you may review your current health benefits record, update your personal information, and enroll or make changes to your health plan and/or membership. You may also enroll in one or both FSAs. Enroll online beginning May 15 but no later than May 29 at 11:59 p.m.
- If you do not have online access, then complete the fillable Enrollment Form for Employees, and return to the ODU Benefits Team, first floor of Spong Hall, no later than May 29th. The fillable health coverage form may also be sent by fax to 757-683-3064, or by email to benefits@odu.edu
On-Site Cardinal Workshops
Dates TBD: During the upcoming open computer lab sessions, Benefits Representatives will be available to assist with Cardinal.
Open Enrollment Q&A
Dates TBD: Benefits Representatives will be available in-person to answer any questions about Open Enrollment on the main campus and the medical campus.
Questions?
If you have any questions about open enrollment, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture team at benefits@odu.edu or call 757-683-3042.