View and Change Benefit Elections

Follow the below instructions to view and change your current benefits in MyDay. Please refer to the Benefits Overview for eligibility, when elections may be changed, and additional information.

View Current Benefits

1. Click the Global Navigation Menu (three horizontal lines) icon in the top left corner.
   
2. Under Apps, click Current Benefit Elections.
   
3. Select View More Details in the populated window.
   
4. You can review the chart of your benefit elections and their cost and either print or export the information to Excel for filing or printing. To change your benefits select Change Benefits.
   
5. From the Benefits table you will be able to view your current elections, coverage, cost and beneficiaries

Change Current Benefits

Please note: You will be required to select a reason if you are attempting to change your benefits outside of the annual open enrollment period.

1. From the Current Benefit Elections tab select Change Benefits.
   
2. The Change Benefits window will open. Complete the below fields:
1. Select the Change Reason, for example Beneficiary Change - Life Insurance.
2. Input the Benefit Event Date. Use today's date for Change in Transit/Parking Amount or Retirement Savings Change - Employee Contribution. For all other Change Reasons use the actual date of the change (e.g. date of birth, marriage, etc.).
3. Click Submit.
   
3. This initiates the request in MyDay - you will next need to follow the next set of steps to complete the request. You should see a new message in your in your MyDay Inbox (you'll also receive an email). Click the MyDay Inbox in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
   
4. You will see the task for your benefit change. Select the task and click Lets Get Started.
   
5. You will be routed to the benefit election page. For the purpose of this job aid we will choose Basic Term Life Insurance. Select Manage.
   
6. Select the benefit you wish to change and select Confirm and Continue.
   
7. An overview of your elections will display - select Save to continue.
   
8. This updates your benefit change, but you still need to submit the request. You will be routed back to the screen in step 6. Select Review and Sign to proceed.
   
9. You will be routed to a Summary page. Scroll to the bottom of the page - click I accept and select Submit.
   
   
10. You will then receive a notice that you have submitted your elections. Click Done.
    

Questions? If you have questions about your benefits, contact BenefitsHelp@newschool.edu or 212-229-5671 ext. 4942. If you have technical questions about MyDay, email MyDayHRHelp@newschool.edu or call 212-229-5671 ext. 6939.

Return to MyDay Benefits Guide.