At Proofpoint, we succeed when you thrive—in work and in life. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and growth through every stage of life. We remain committed to providing comprehensive and competitive benefits that support your needs today and help you prepare for the future. Open Enrollment is open through November 25, 2026. Review what's changing for 2027, explore your benefits options, and make any updates in Workday before the deadline.
CDHP = Consumer-Driven Health Plan
HSA = Health Savings Account
PPO = Preferred Provider Organization
HMO = Health Maintenance Organization
For 2027, the maximum annual company 401(k) match will increase from $2,100 to $2,500, helping you save more for retirement.
Beginning January 1, 2027, Sun Life will replace Lincoln Financial as the provider for applicable life, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits.
Critical illness coverage limits will also increase for 2027, giving you the option to elect more coverage for yourself and your spouse.
If you enroll in the Cigna or Kaiser CDHP with HSA and are eligible to contribute, you can save more in your HSA in 2027. The annual contribution limits are:
These limits include both your contributions and Proofpoint’s contributions. Proofpoint also contributes to your HSA: $1,200 annually for individual coverage / $2,400 annually for family coverage under the Cigna CDHP, or $1,000 annually for individual coverage / $2,000 annually for family coverage under the Kaiser CDHP. Proofpoint’s contributions to your HSA are made on a quarterly basis and are prorated for new hires and midyear enrollments.
If you enroll in the Healthcare or Limited Purpose FSA, you can contribute more in 2027. The annual contribution limit is:
We're committed to your wellbeing both at work and at home. You’ll see upcoming changes to your wellbeing resources.
Maven will continue to provide support for fertility, pregnancy, parenting, pediatric health, menopause, and other family needs. Origin Financial and Wellhub will also continue to offer financial and physical wellbeing support in 2027.
For 2027, the Cigna PPO will have new deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. In-network and out-of-network deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums will be tracked separately rather than cross-accumulating between networks.
The emergency room copay also increases to $150 copay plus 10% coinsurance, deductible waived, per visit. Other applicable plan cost sharing may still apply.
For both Cigna medical plans, prescription drug copays will increase to $20 for generic medications, $50 for formulary brand medications, and $70 for non-formulary brand medications. CDHP members remain subject to the plan’s applicable deductible rules.
Specialty medications will be subject to 30% coinsurance with a $500 maximum.
New coverage requirements for GLP-1 weight management medications under the Cigna PPO and CDHP plans.
Review the FAQ for more information about the new coverage criteria. If you currently take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, Cigna will contact you directly with additional information before the change takes effect.
The Kaiser CDHP with HSA is updating its deductible to meet IRS requirements. The out-of-pocket maximum will also increase:
These changes apply to the Kaiser CDHP with HSA, available to eligible California employees. The Kaiser HMO remains a separate medical-plan option.
Proofpoint offers four medical options, including two California-only Kaiser plans. Compare how you pay for care, where you can receive services, and whether an HSA is available before selecting your coverage.
Review the medical plan comparison and try the Proofpoint Medical Plan Cost Calculator to estimate costs based on your expected healthcare use.
Consider this plan if you want lower monthly payroll contributions and the flexibility to build tax-advantaged HSA savings while meeting a higher deductible before the plan shares in many costs.
Consider this plan if you prefer lower deductibles and office-visit copays, and you want the flexibility to use Cigna in-network providers or receive out-of-network care at a different cost.
Consider this plan if you live in California, prefer receiving care through Kaiser, and want a health plan paired with an HSA. You’ll generally meet a deductible before Kaiser shares in eligible service costs.
Consider this plan if you live in California and prefer coordinated care through Kaiser, with copays for many services and no medical deductible.
Your benefits include more than just medical coverage. Take time to review the additional benefits available to support you and your family.

Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Proofpoint benefits. Eligible family members include your spouse or domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26. Generally, you can change your elections outside Open Enrollment only after an eligible qualifying life event, such as marriage, divorce, birth, or adoption. Most events must be reported within 31 days. See the Eligibility and Enrollment page for more details.
Employee premium contributions are increasing for medical, dental, and vision coveragein 2027. The amounts below are monthly premium contributions. The amount deducted from each paycheck will depend on whether you are paid biweekly or semi-monthly.
Kaiser medical plans are available to eligible California employees only.
Proofpoint pays the full cost of company-provided Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Pasito, your Benefits AI Assistant can help you explore options, compare plans, and get answers to common benefits questions. Open Pasito in Microsoft Teams to get started, or search for the Pasito AI Benefits Assistant app in Teams. Review the instructions for additional details.
Your individual questions are not visible to Proofpoint unless you choose to share them. Please avoid entering sensitive or personal health information and use the tool for general benefits questions and guidance only. The Pasito AI Assistant provides general benefits information and guidance and may occasionally make mistakes. Refer to the official plan documents and Proofpoint benefit policies for the most accurate and complete information.
Review your current elections, compare your 2027 options, and make any changes before November 25, 2026. Most current benefit elections will automatically carry over into 2027 if you do not make changes, but FSA elections require annual enrollment or re-enrollment.
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