2026 Plan updates

what’s new for 2026

culture of care: prevention, access and support

At Bass Pro Shops, we’re proud to foster a Culture of Care — where our Outfitters are supported with comprehensive benefits that prioritize prevention, access and ongoing support. As part of our ongoing commitment to better support you and your family, we invite you to actively review your benefits in Workday anytime between Nov. 3 and Nov. 18, 2025.

Questions? Call the HR Support Center 1-800-672-3170 or email [email protected]

2026 Benefits enrollment guide
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Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBCs)

The Affordable Care Act (health care reform) requires Bass Pro Shops to provide Outfitters with a standard SBC for medical plans. This rule is intended to allow for easier comparison of the plans available to you. You may access the SBCs on Workday under the Benefits worklet.   

complete your annual physical, earn a premium holiday

  • Outfitters and covered spouses who complete their annual physical between November 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026 will be eligible for a Premium Holiday in December 2026  — meaning your health plan premium will be waived!  Details on what you’ll need to complete will be shared after January 1, 2026. 

enhancements to your dental plan

  • Your dental coverage just got better!  Adult fluoride treatments and sealants are now covered — helping you prevent cavities and keep your teeth strong and healthy.

breast cancer screening improvements

  • Your health plan now covers MRI, ultrasound, and pathology/biopsy services for breast cancer screening without needing to meet your deductible first. That means there are no upfront costs for these important tests.

Anthem tobacco cessation program

  • Anthem now offers a tobacco cessation program, to help you take the next step toward better health. These programs include personalized coaching , tools to manage cravings and support for long-term success   

24/7 nurseline and virtual care

  • Anthem’s 24/7 NurseLine gives you and your covered family members access to a registered nurse anytime — day or night. Whether it’s a sudden fever, cold or flu symptoms, or questions about where to go for care, the 24/7 NurseLine is your first stop for expert guidance.
  • Busy schedule? Anthem’s Virtual Care options through LiveHealth Online makes it easy to get the care you need – anytime and anywhere. Virtual Care offers urgent care, primary care, behavioral health support, preventive care visits and symptom checker. 

broadspire with the hartford – leave and disability

  • Broadspire with The Hartford will manage leave and disability benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2026, for a smoother, more supportive experience when you need time away. Short-term and long-term disability benefits are now tax-free for all Outfitters, helping you keep more of your income during recovery. Affordable life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity insurance are available .

401(k) retirement plan

  • We are proud to offer a 100% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your pay, and to announce more updates that make saving for your future even more rewarding. Lower fees, including the record-keeping fee reduced by $5 per year, and the Voya Retirement Advisor fee lowered to 0.45% on the first $100,000 or your balance, put more money back in your account and make your investments more cost-effective.    
click here to view the 2026 benefits memo

download these helpful apps

You can download these apps directly from the App Store (for iOS devices) or on Google Play (for Android devices).

Anthem’s Sydney App
Make health care easier with Anthem’s Sydney Health app.
CVS Caremark
find and compare medication costs, request home delivery and speak with a pharmacist.
Health Advocate
Health Advocate’s Life Navigator Program is a free resource for all U.S. Outfitters

Eligibility

Have a question about eligibility? Call the HR Support Center 1-800-672-3170 or email.

For Salaried Full-timeFor Hourly Full-timeFor Regular Part-time*
Medical✓✓
Dental✓✓✓
Vision✓✓✓
Health Savings account (HSA)✓✓
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)✓✓
Dependent Care FSA✓✓
Life Insurance✓✓
Disability Insurance✓✓
Voluntary Benefits✓✓✓
Life Navigator EAP✓✓✓
401(k) savings plan✓✓✓
*Regular part-time does not include PACE, seasonal, temporary or international employment classifications.

Frequently asked questions

Open Enrollment is the annual period when Outfitters can sign up for or make changes to their health insurance and other benefits, such as dental, vision, and life insurance. During this limited time, typically in the fall, you can enroll in a new plan, change your current plan, or add/remove dependents. If you miss this period, you may have to wait until the next one unless you have a qualifying life event that triggers a special enrollment period. 

All salaried Outfitters

All Hourly Outfitters and Regular part-time Outfitters who will meet their 90-day waiting period before January 1, 2025 (see below FAQs for more details).

The Bass Pro Shops Open Enrollment period is Nov. 3 – Nov. 18, 2025.

Bass Pro Shops will once again offer passive enrollment for 2026. This means your current benefits will automatically carry over — unless you choose to make changes. However, we strongly encourage all Outfitters to actively review their benefits during Open Enrollment.

  • Reviewing helps you and your family evaluate plan changes and choose coverage that best meets
    your needs.
  • All Outfitters who actively review their elections in Workday will be entered to win prizes.
  • FSAs require active re-enrollment each year, while HSAs roll over automatically unless you update
    your contribution.
  • Review “What’s New for 2026” at the top of this page.
  • Log into Workday > Inbox > Open Enrollment Change.
  • Review and submit.

Yes, you may enroll your eligible dependents. Eligible dependents include your:   

  • Legal spouse.   
  •  Child(ren) up to age 26 regardless of marriage or student status or living situation.   
  • Unmarried children of any age who are incapable of supporting themselves due to a mental or physical disability, and who are totally dependent on you.  Test answer

Hourly Outfitters who will meet their 90-day waiting period before January 1, 2026, are eligible to participate in Open Enrollment.   

Regular part-time Outfitters who will meet their 90-day waiting period before January 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and the voluntary plans during Open Enrollment. (PACE, temporary and part-time seasonal classifications are not eligible.) Part-time Outfitters who worked more than 30 hours per week over the past 12 months may be eligible to enroll in a medical plan.   

EOI may be required if you enroll in supplemental life during Open Enrollment. Be sure to follow the EOI instructions when selecting or adding additional coverage to this plan. Test answer