​Open Enrollment

Benefits Landing Page

2026 Benefits Open Enrollment Dates: 11/3/2026–11/14/2026

One of the great advantages of working at LAIKA is the access to our exceptional benefits. We've carefully designed our benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and reflect the uniqueness of our studio. Our aim is to offer a package that embodies our "employee first" culture, prioritizing choice, equity, flexibility, and value. We’re excited to share these offerings with you, providing resources and programs that support the health and well-being of you and your loved ones—physically, mentally, and financially.

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This year’s Open Enrollment is a passive enrollment. Passive means that if you take no action, your benefit elections will carry over into the 2026 year. Even if you’re not making changes to your other benefits during open enrollment, FSA elections do not carry over from year to year. If you wish to participate in a Health Care or Dependent Care FSA for 2026, you must actively elect your contribution amount during the open enrollment period. This is a federal requirement and applies even in years of passive enrollment.This year’s Open Enrollment is a passive enrollment. Passive means that if you take no action, your benefit elections will carry over into the 2026 year. Even if you’re not making changes to your other benefits during open enrollment, FSA elections do not carry over from year to year. If you wish to participate in a Health Care or Dependent Care FSA for 2026, you must actively elect your contribution amount during the open enrollment period. This is a federal requirement and applies even in years of passive enrollment.

UKG SSO Enrollment Link

​2026 OPEN ENROLLMENT WILL BE HELD FROM NOVEMBER 3 TO NOVEMBER 14. THIS IS THE ONE TIME PER YEAR WHEN YOU CAN MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR LAIKA BENEFITS PACKAGE WITHOUT NEEDING A QUALIFYING EVENT. ANY CHANGES THAT YOU MAKE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT WILL TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2026.2026 OPEN ENROLLMENT WILL BE HELD FROM NOVEMBER 3 TO NOVEMBER 14. THIS IS THE ONE TIME PER YEAR WHEN YOU CAN MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR LAIKA BENEFITS PACKAGE WITHOUT NEEDING A QUALIFYING EVENT. ANY CHANGES THAT YOU MAKE DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT WILL TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2026.

2026 LAIKA Benefits Guide

​2026 PAYCHECK PREMIUMS

As we prepare for 2026 Open Enrollment in November, we want to share an update regarding changes to employee health insurance premiums. Beginning January 1, 2026, employee premiums for our medical plans will increase by 10%. Depending on elected plan and tier, this means that for our Partner Clinic plan, there will be an increase of $10-$29.12 per paycheck and for our PPO plan, an increase of $7.68-$35.39 per paycheck.

This adjustment is the result of significant increases in overall medical costs and market trends that are affecting employers nationwide. Despite these challenges, LAIKA remains committed to offering the same high-quality, comprehensive health coverage you rely on. There will be no changes to copays, deductibles, or covered services. LAIKA’s plans will continue to provide the same rich benefits you value today.

In addition to medical premiums:

• MODA Dental PPO plan premiums will increase by 10%; between .34 cents to $2.11 increase per paycheck
• Willamette Dental HMO plan premiums will remain the same (no increase)
• VSP Vision plan premiums will increase by 8%; between .03 cents to .41 cents increase per paycheck

The studio continues to cover much of the total cost of these benefits, and over the years we have worked diligently to keep increases as modest as possible. After several years of smaller increases to employee contributions, the current rise in healthcare costs has made this adjustment necessary to maintain the strength and stability of our benefits program.

We value your understanding and commitment as we continue to provide competitive, comprehensive benefits that support you and your family’s well-being.

If you have any questions about these changes or need help reviewing your options during open enrollment, please contact Benefits@laika.com.  

Compare 2026 Benefit Rates to 2025 Benefit Rates

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​2026 Benefits Changes and Enhancements

• Doula coverage added under the PPO and Partner Clinic medical plans
• Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan coverage and virtual visits added under the Delta Dental PPO plan
• New: Omada Virtual Physical Therapy will be available as part of our medical offerings

Medical, Rx, and FSA Plans:

​LAIKA’s benefits vendors remain the same from 2025 into 2026:

• Medical PC and PPO Plans are administered by Regence Group Administrators (RGA) and their widely accepted Regence/Blue Cross Blue Shield network for 2026.
• On-site and near-site clinics and telehealth through One Medical.
• Prescription Drug coverage will continue through RX Benefits.
• Dental is offered through MODA/Delta Dental and Willamette Dental HMO.
• Flexible Spending Plan administration will continue with Healthy Equity.
• Life & Disability through UNUM. Family Forming, Perimenopause/Low Testosterone, and Gender-Affirming Care through Carrot.
• Personal Concierge through Lyla.

For detailed information on all LAIKA Benefits for 2026, read through the 2026 Benefits Guide.

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Completing your online open enrollment election: Ready to start?

1. On or after November 3, click on the UKG Self- Service Link to get started. Access is through LAIKA Single Sign On (SSO) only, so make sure you’re logged in with your LAIKA credentials.
2. Scroll down the navigation menu on the left and click on “Benefits,” then “Manage My Benefits.”
3. From here, you can select the “Open Enrollment” option. This is best done in the Chrome browser.

Benefits Vendor Fair

​​You are invited! LAIKA is hosting our on-site Benefits Fair on Wednesday, November 5! Come visit LAIKA’s slate of Benefits vendors who will be here to answer any questions you may have.

The Vendor Fair is for employees only from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Bennett Theater.

OE WEBINAR SCHEDULE: Make sure to mark your calendar for Addition Wealth’s webinar. Your attendance will earn you a raffle ticket for our OE prize giveaways!

• Please join Addition Wealth for a session on Open Enrollment and Benefits 101 on Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m. No need to preregister, please follow this link to add the webinar to your calendar.
  • As a reminder, Addition Wealth’s financial professionals are available to help you understand the personal finance implications of your benefit selections, talk through retirement planning, and much more. Schedule a 1:1 with an Addition Wealth financial professional.

​​OE BENEFITS TEAM SUPPORT: LAIKA Benefits Team members will be available for in-person and Zoom sessions to assist with Benefits and Open Enrollment questions. Feel free to book a 1:1 session with or during the open enrollment timeline. We will also be available during many lunch sessions with iPads in hand ready to help!

OE PRIZE GIVEAWAYS: Entries for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 and other prizes will be given for Open Enrollment email inquiries submitted to benefits@laika.com, for attending the Benefits Fair, and for completion of 2026 Open Enrollment forms by November 14.  

2026 Benefit Summaries and Links:

• 2026 Regence SBC – PPO Plan
• 2026 Regence SBC – Partner Clinic Plan
• 2026 Regence PPO Plan Summary
• 2026 Regence Partner Clinic Plan Summary
• 2026 Willamette Dental HMO Plan Summary
• 2026 MODA Delta Dental Plan Summary
• 2026 VSP Vision Plan Summary
• 2026 UNUM Life & Disability Plan Summaries
• One Medical Flyer
• 2026 Health Equity FSA Information
• 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment Newsletter
• 2026 Lyla Virtual Personal Assistant Preview Flyer
• 2026 Carrot All Journeys, Menopause, Low T, and Gender-Affirming Care
• Using RGA's Doctor Search Prior to Your Effective Date