Synopsys 2026 Open Enrollment

We believe our medical, pharmacy, and dental plans changes will provide an improved experience for you and your family, while maintaining the coverage and affordability you rely on.

New Medical and Pharmacy Providers

Anthem offers a broader provider network in many geographic areas, improved digital tools for managing care, and more robust preventive health support and chronic condition management. Anthem gives you access to dedicated advocates who can help you and your family members with real-time support around ID cards, benefits coverage information, making appointments, and managing claims. Advocates partner with the Anthem clinical teams to help with preapprovals and other steps in your health journey.

Key Facts

• The plan options (two high-deductible health plans — HS Basic and HS Premium — and a PPO plan) will remain the same, so you’ll continue to have access to the same level of coverage.
• If you’re currently enrolled in one of the UHC plans, your current Synopsys medical plan option will carry forward into 2026 under Anthem, unless you made a change during open enrollment.
• Kaiser plans will remain in place if you live in California or Oregon. If you are currently enrolled in one of the Kaiser plans, this will continue unless you made a change during open enrollment.
• If you’re in an active course of treatment or have surgery planned, and your current UHC in-network provider will be out-of-network with Anthem, you can apply for continuation of care. Note: You must apply by June 29, 2026.  

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• Attend an Anthem information session (or review the Anthem OE presentation) to learn about the Anthem programs and services and hear more about the 2026 medical plan options. Review the Kaiser OE presentation to learn more about the Kaiser medical plan options.
• Visit the Anthem Find Care page to search for in-network providers in the National PPO (BlueCard PPO) network.
• Review the Anthem list of preventive prescription drugs (Basic and Premium plans only), use the Anthem online drug search to look up your medications, and review the list of participating pharmacies.
• Call Anthem at (844) 614-2164 if you have questions about the new medical plans or need assistance looking up providers.
• Compare your medical plan options.
• Get help choosing your medical plan by checking out this overview or watching this brief video.
• Learn more about the Anthem Sydney app which can help you find care, compare costs, see what’s covered and check claims, view and use digital ID cards, fill prescriptions, and more after January 1.

New Lower-Cost Dental Plan Option  

You now have a choice of two dental plans: the Synopsys Low Dental Plan and the Synopsys High Dental Plan. The new Low Dental Plan covers basic preventive care, like cleanings and routine care, while the High Dental Plan offers more comprehensive benefits, including orthodontia.

Both plans allow you to see any licensed dentist but pay higher benefits when you use a Delta Dental PPO dentist.

Note: Orthodontia benefits are paid in two installments. If you're currently in orthodontia treatment and move to the lower plan, you may not receive future orthodontic payments since the low plan does not include orthodontia benefits. 

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• Review the 2026 U.S. Benefits Guide or the 2026 dental plan summary for additional dental plan details.

No Changes to Vision Plans

Vision coverage will stay the same for 2026. You have a choice between two vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP): the Signature Plan and the Signature Plus Plan. The Signature Plus Plan costs more in paycheck contributions but provides additional lens enhancements at no extra cost.

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• Review the 2026 U.S. Benefits Guide or the 2026 vision plan summary for additional vision plan details.

Synopsys remains deeply committed to supporting your health and wellbeing — today and into the future. As overall healthcare costs continue to rise, we’re working to balance the value of the coverage we offer with the realities of those increasing expenses. Synopsys absorbed part of the increase so we could minimize the impact to employee contributions.  

The 2026 employee premiums are listed below. Deductions will be taken out per paycheck on a biweekly basis. Any premiums paid by you, other than for domestic partner coverage, are on a pretax basis.

Medical

Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Max Increase

The IRS limit for HSA contributions will increase to $4,400 from $4,300 for individuals and to $8,750 from $8,550 for families in 2026. 

If you’re enrolled in the Synopsys HS Premium Plan, Synopsys also contributes to your HSA! There are no changes to Synopsys contributions for 2026. Keep in mind that the IRS limit includes the Synopsys HSA contribution, and employees 55 and older may contribute an additional $1,000.

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Learn more about the benefits of using an HSA by watching this short video.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Contribution Max Increase

The maximum amount you can contribute to your Dependent Day Care FSA is increasing from $5,000 to $7,500 per calendar year per family. If you’re married and filing separately, the maximum is increasing from $2,500 to $3,750.

The maximum amount you can contribute to your Health Care FSA is increasing from $3,300 to $3,400.

To provide you with a more streamlined approach to wellbeing programs and incentives, we’re making some changes to our health and wellness programs. More information about these benefits will be coming in December.

• New Sydney Health app: After January 1, you’ll have access to the Sydney Health mobile app to keep track of your health and benefits. You can use the new app to find care, compare costs, see what’s covered and check claims, view and use digital ID cards, fill prescriptions, and more.
• New Wellness Coach: We’re introducing Wellness Coach, a holistic wellness platform that connects you with a diverse team of subject-matter experts. It’s available to you and five additional friends or family members aged 18 and over — all at no cost.
• Consolidation of health and wellness programs: We’re discontinuing our partnerships with HealthJoy and Wondr. Along with the new Wellness Coach, you’ll continue to have access to several wellbeing programs, including Anthem’s virtual visits and virtual second opinions and Kaiser’s One Pass.
• Lyra counseling sessions: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Lyra will now include up to 12 free counseling visits per year, per covered family member.