October 11, 2024 - October 22, 2024
Western Digital believes that people are at the center of what we do and who we are. To fulfill our purpose to be an iconic data storage company, it takes every individual’s unique talents. Your feedback has been at the forefront as we continue to evolve our benefits. This year, we continue our multi-year journey to modernize and improve our benefits portfolio by offering more choice to meet the unique needs of our diverse employees and creating more value with benefits that are employee and family friendly.
Benefits will be effective January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
What Do I Need to Do?
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Review the 2025 Open Enrollment Decision Guide to learn about your benefit options. Make any changes needed for 2025. If you do nothing, your current benefits will roll into the 2025 plan year. However, you must re-enroll to continue your FSA, DCFSA (Dependent Care FSA), or HSA coverage, as these benefits will not roll over.
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Attend a live Open Enrollment session (Open Enrollment Schedule Of Events below) and get your questions answered.
- Decide which benefits are the right fit for you using the Merative Employee Benefits Modeling Tool (See below under 2025 Open Enrollment Resources)
- Enroll via Workday. Look for an Open Enrollment Workday Task in your Workday Inbox that will be available from October 11, 2024 through October 22, 2024.
You have until Tuesday, October 22, 2024 to enroll or make changes to your benefits. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to update or change your benefit elections for the 2025 plan year from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. The only other time you can make a mid-year change is if you experience a qualifying status change such as marriage, birth, adoption, or loss/gain of coverage.
What Happens If I Don't Take Any Action?
If no action is taken by 10:59pm PST on October 22, 2024, your current benefit elections will roll over into the 2025 plan year.
You must re-enroll for FSA, DCFSA (Dependent Care FSA), and HSA coverage during the Open Enrollment to continue to contribute to the January 1 – December 31, 2025 plan year.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS |
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Great Oaks Health Fair October 15, 2024 Taurus 1 & 2 / Building 6 5pm - 8pm PT Fremont Health Fair October 15, 2024 Building 1 Café 3pm - 7pm PT |
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Virtual Open Enrollment Meeting October 16, 2024 12:00pm-1:00pm PT Join Here Milpitas Health Fair October 16, 2024 MP3 & MP4 / Building 2 10am - 2pm PT |
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Great Oaks Health Fair October 17, 2024 Taurus 1 & 2 / Bldg. 6 5pm - 8pm PT Fremont Health Fair October 17, 2024 Building 1 Café 3pm - 7pm PT |
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Virtual Open Enrollment Meeting October 21, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm PT Join Here |
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OPEN ENROLLMENT CLOSES AT 10:59pm |
2025 Benefit Highlights
Western Digital vows to invest in you, by continuing to modernize benefits based on industry benchmarking and employee feedback.
- Delivering the same healthcare options with no disruption (Anthem HDHP/HSA, Anthem HPN/EPO, Anthem PPO and Kaiser HDHP/HSA).
- Providing medical plans that support a range of benefit utilization (high, medium, low).
- Delivering options to give you access to quality care and keeping you and your family healthy.
- Continue to offer multiple programs (FSA, HSA) to provide financial security for your future.
- Investing in virtual healthcare options to give employees greater flexibility.
- Utilize resources to select the best option for you and your family whether you continue with your current selections or exploring new options.
- Explore a wide-range of learning resources (e.g., virtual sessions, health fair, personalized support).
- Get personalized recommendations from Benefits Mentor, a tool to help you choose the best for your situation.
2025 Benefit Plan Options
Employees have varying medical care needs, and it will be important for you to understand the difference between our medical plans: Anthem High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Anthem PPO, Anthem High Performance Network (HPN/EPO), and Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). To decide which plan would be most beneficial to you for the 2025 plan year, the review should include comparing deductibles, out of pocket maximums as well as the per pay period contributions.
The HPN/EPO is a member-based plan that is a suitable option for those who don’t need frequent care. It is an in-network only plan, but referrals are not required.
Learn about our Employee Benefits Decision Modeling Tool by Merative! Benefits Mentor is a personalized benefits decision tool to help you choose the right options for you and your family. Access the site and start navigating through the Benefits Mentor site to help make your decision.
- Anthem High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) SBC
- Anthem PPO SBC
- Anthem High Performance Network (HPN/EPO) SBC
Kaiser
- Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Northern California Summary
- Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Northern California SBC
- Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Southern California Summary
- Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Southern California SBC
- Kaiser Hawaii Benefit Summary
- Kaiser Hawaii Highlights
VSP Vision
Health Equity Health Savings Account (HSA)
2025 Contribution Limits
The total amount you and Western Digital can contribute to your HSA for 2025 is:
- $4,300 for Individual medical coverage
- $8,550 for Employee plus one or more medical coverage
- $1,000 to these limits if you're age 55 or older, or turning 55 in 2025
Western Digital Contributions
From January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Western Digital contributions will amount to:
- Individual: $800
- Family: $1,800
Health Equity Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Healthcare/Limited FSA – January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025:
- Healthcare and Limited FSA maximum election amount will be $3,300 (Pending IRS approval).
- Up to $660 (pending IRS approval) may be carried over to the next plan year, and amounts above the carryover limit will be forfeited.
- Active Employees have 90 days after the plan year (March 31, 2026) to turn in receipts for the 2025 plan year.
Dependent Care FSA Open Enrollment – January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025:
- Dependent Care FSA Max election amount will be $5,000 (Pending IRS approval).
- All funds must be spent by December 31, 2025.
- Active Employees have 90 days after the plan year (March 31, 2026) to turn in receipts for the 2025 plan year.
Caregiving
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Legal and ID Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Legal and ID Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Need Assistance?
Need help with benefits or enrolling? Open an AskHR Ticket, or call 408-717-8398 or quick dial 228398 (anytime Monday-Friday, exclusively during Open Enrollment).
Need assistance understanding the medical plans? Reach out to our Anthem or Kaiser Concierge team.