Annual Enrollment is your opportunity to review all our offerings and make your elections for 2026. Our goal at News Corp is to have something for you no matter what your needs might be.
Our Benefits
Benefits Orientation Video
Annual Enrollment for 2026 begins on November 5th and ends on November 19th. Flexible Spending Account limits have increased for 2026, as has the Health Savings Account (HSA) limit. Check out all we have to offer.
Get started with our rate calculators below.
Benefits Orientation Video
Need help selecting coverage?
Use our decision support tool which can be found on The Benefits Center site. Our tool not only offers you a simple and easy way to make your healthcare decision, but also allows you to make your election on the spot.
Which Plan Is Right for You?
Tell us a little bit about yourself. We’ll help you discover a suitable health care plan in seconds.
- myself
- myself and my spouse
- myself and my family
- myself and my children
- healthcare plans
- dental and vision plans
Plan Rates
Note: Rates are based on a bi-weekly pay schedule. Log in to the Benefits Center to review your true contribution.
Aetna Choice POS II
Helps with ongoing health care
- Office Visit: $35
- Specialist Visit: $50
- Deductible: $600 (single) $1,200 (family)
- HSA Contribution from NewsCorp N/A
- Coinsurance: 80% in-network, 60% out of network
- Out of pocket max: $4,000 (individual) $8,000 (family)
Aetna CDHP
Features a tax-free HSA with employer contributions
- Office Visit: Coinsurance after meeting deductible
- Specialist Visit: Coinsurance after meeting deductible
- Deductible: $1,700 (individual) $3,400 (family)
- HSA Contribution from News Corp: $500 (individual) $1,000 (family)
- Coinsurance: 80% (individual) 80% (family)
- Out of pocket max: $4,000 (individual) $8,000 (family)
Aetna Basic Choice
If you don’t expect to visit the doctor much, the Basic Choice plan is for you.
- Deductible: $3,000 (individual) $6,000 (family)
- Office Visit: Coinsurance after meeting deductible
- Specialist Visit: Coinsurance after meeting deductible
- HSA Contribution from News Corp: N/A
- Coinsurance: 70% (individual) 70% (family)
- Out of pocket max: $6,000 (individual) $12,000 (family)
Kaiser Permanente CA
Helps with ongoing health care
- Office Visit: $20 copay
- Specialist Visit: $30 copay
- Deductible: N/A
- HSA Contribution from News Corp: N/A
- Coinsurance: N/A
- Out of pocket max: N/A
Kaiser Permamente Hawaii
Helps with ongoing health care
- Office Visit: $20 copay
- Specialist Visit: $20 copay
- Deductible: N/A
- HSA Contribution from News Corp N/A
- Coinsurance: N/A
- Out of pocket max N/A
Centivo Partnership Plan
High-quality, curated network and predictable costs.
- Deductible None
- Primary Care Free
- Specialist Visit $30 Copay
- Out of pocket max $3000
Aetna Dental PPO
Dental care with freedom of choice
- Preventative Care 100%
- Basic and Major Services 80%
- Deductible: $50 (individual) $150 (family)
- Calendar Year Plan Maximum $2,500
Aetna DMO
Dental care when in-network
- Deductible: $0
- Office Visit: $5
- Specialist Visit: $5
Aetna Vision
Quality vision care
- Exam $25
- Frames $0 copay, $150 allowance
- Standard Plastic Lenses $25
- Contact Lenses $0 copay, $150 allowance
- Contact Lenses Fitting up to $55 for standard fitting
Covered in All Plans
While the above highlights the differences between these plans the below is a high level list of what is the same between them:
| Service | All Plans |
|---|---|
| Annual Physical including many forms of screening and immunizations | Free |
| Well Woman visits | Free |
| Pediatric preventive care | Free |
| Contraceptives | Free |
| Breastfeeding benefits | Free |
| One Medical Concierge Care | Company provided membership (non-preventive services would be subject to applicable copays and coinsurance) |
| Included Health Second Opinion Services | Access to services |
| Progyny Infertility Services | Access to services |
| Ovia Fertility, Pregnancy, and Parenting App | Access to application |
We've got you covered
Have questions about finances, healthcare, or insurance? Be sure to check out the resources below.
Make sure you take advantage of all forms of pre-tax savings!
By electing our AETNA CDHP or Basic Choice plans you can take advantage of a HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT managed by Fidelity Inc.
Centivo built its provider network with quality providers who offer great care at a great cost – which means you get the best care for less money.
Consider saving pre-tax dollars when it comes to your healthcare costs by enrolling in our Health Care FSA, or on child or elder care expenses with the Dependent Day Care FSA. Commuters also have a chance to save pre-tax dollars participating in our Commuter or Parking benefits program.
Plan for the future and make the most of your planning for the future. Think about maximizing your pre-tax 401(k) contributions and investment choices.
Be a Healthcare Genius.
We know getting sick doesn’t happen on a schedule and isn’t always convenient. Make getting medical care a breeze through our telemedicine service, 98POINT6 for Aetna members.
Get the right care at the right time. See the very best doctors for what ails you through Included Health. Consider also using a One Medical Clinic as your Primary Care Physician for connected modern care in a spa-like environment.
Parents need resources too. The OVIA HEALTH app for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Parenting guides you through milestone events with customized content to help keep you informed through each step of the way. And if babies don’t feel like they are in the cards right now – look into our Progyny infertility and egg freezing program.
Uncertain times? Prepare for the unexpected.
- You can purchase a wide range of insurances for almost any type of unforeseeable event- and the News Corp companies give you a convenient way to do it. Here are the ones that you can enroll into and pay for through payroll deductions: