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The Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) open enrollment is be April 1 - May 1, 2026 for changes effective July 1, 2026 (premiums effec. 06/19/2026).
UMass HR Insider—March 2026 | Volume 4, Issue 3
As part of the Office of Human Resources Modernization efforts, UMass Amherst has launched a refreshed recruitment system to support hiring across campus.
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