NMSU Benefit Services seeks continuous improvement in administration of employee benefits, and supports the recruitment and retention of sought-after employees by providing a competitive benefits package.

We empower employees to make informed decisions and navigate available insurance, leave and retirement programs, policies and procedures. We provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with university rules and procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.

Useful Links

• New Enrollment New employee within your first 31 days of employment.
• Change My Benefits Change your benefits due to change in status/qualifying event.
• Late Enrollment Enroll in certain benefits outside of enrollment periods.
• Open Enrollment Enroll during the annual open enrollment period (fall).
• Graduate Assistant Health Marketplace information for Graduate Assistants.

More Tools and Information

• Insurance Premium Rates
• Benefits Calculator / Benefits Calculator Effective 7/1/2026 - Calculate benefit enrollment paperwork due date and estimate pay period deductions.
• Glossary of Benefits Terms
• New Employee Orientation - Register to attend NEO to gain an understanding about NMSU and the benefits offered.
• New Faculty Benefits Overview - See benefits and resources for new faculty.
• Prediabetes prevention Program
• Benefits After Leaving NMSU

If you need assistance enrolling in benefits, please contact us at (575) 646-8000 or benefits@nmsu.edu during our normal business hours- Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM MST.

Forms

• Benefit Enrollment Form
• Flexible Spending Account Enrollment Form
• NMERB Employee Data Form
• NMERB Pre-Retirement Beneficiary Designation Form (docusign)
• Dearborn National Beneficiary Form