General Benefits Items
What changes are happening with Honeywell Aerospace benefits?
What changes are happening with Honeywell Aerospace benefits?
There are no changes to your selected benefits. You will continue to be enrolled in the same plans you selected during Annual Enrollment for the remainder of 2026.
Why did the benefits programs transition before the official company separation?
Why did the benefits programs transition before the official company separation?
This early transition, prior to the anticipated official separation in Q3, allowed us to complete required administrative updates while avoiding disruption to your coverage.
Can I go to the Honeywell Aerospace Benefits Center to make coverage changes after 4/1?
Can I go to the Honeywell Aerospace Benefits Center to make coverage changes after 4/1?
Yes, Honeywell Aerospace is using a similar Benefits Center website to what Honeywell currently has. You will need to register as a first-time user on this new site to view your current coverage. You will be able to view and make changes mid-year if you have a qualifying life event.
Did the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace allow you to make changes to your healthcare benefits?
Did the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace allow you to make changes to your healthcare benefits?
No. You can only make mid-year changes to your benefits coverage if you have a qualifying life event (for example marriage, add a newborn, lost coverage through spouse’s employer). The creation of Honeywell Aerospace as its own company, by itself, does not give you the opportunity to change your healthcare benefits.
Did my benefits premiums change post-separation?
Did my benefits premiums change post-separation?
No, there are no changes to your premium deductions post-separation. You will pay the same amount for the remainder of the 2026 plan year unless you make a change due to a qualifying life event.
Health and Insurance Topics
Are there any changes to my medical plan benefits?
Are there any changes to my medical plan benefits?
No, your medical plan benefits stayed the same under Honeywell Aerospace.
Were my YTD medical/Rx deductibles and/or out of pocket maximums be transferred to Honeywell Aerospace?
Were my YTD medical/Rx deductibles and/or out of pocket maximums be transferred to Honeywell Aerospace?
Yes. During the month of April your YTD deductibles and out-of pocket maximums were moved over to the Honeywell-Aerospace policy at your medical carrier (CIGNA/Horizon/Kaiser) and prescription drug carrier (CVS/Optum).
Will I receive new medical ID cards for my 2026 benefits?
Will I receive new medical ID cards for my 2026 benefits?
Yes. New digital ID cards are available online by visiting your benefit plan website or app. You should have received physical ID cards in the mail in late March from some vendors. For those enrolled with Cigna, you will only see a change to your digital ID card on their website or app on 4/1. No physical ID cards will be mailed by Cigna unless you call and request one.
Are there any changes to my prescription drug coverage?
Are there any changes to my prescription drug coverage?
No, your prescription coverage will continue under your Honeywell Aerospace Medical Plan. For those covered by Cigna/Horizon, you may visit CVS Caremark’s website to learn more: https://www.caremark.com/ For those covered by Kaiser Permanente, please refer to the Kaiser website for information on your prescription drugs.
Are there any changes to my dental plan benefits?
Are there any changes to my dental plan benefits?
No, your dental benefits will stay the same under Honeywell Aerospace. You may review your dental benefits at anytime by connecting with Cigna if you are enrolled in the DHMO, or MetLife if you are enrolled in the Dental PPO plans.
Will I receive new ID cards for dental plan benefits?
Will I receive new ID cards for dental plan benefits?
Yes, you should have received new ID cards in the mail for Cigna DHMO and MetlIfe, and new digital cards will be available online through your dental carrier’s website portal or app.
Are there any changes to my vision plan?
Are there any changes to my vision plan?
No, your vision plan benefits stay the same. You may access more information about your vision plan benefits at https://www.vsp.com.
Do I still have access to My Medical Ally resources for myself and my family member(s)/dependents?
Do I still have access to My Medical Ally resources for myself and my family member(s)/dependents?
Yes, you and your family and/or dependents still have full access to My Medical Ally resources. You may visit https://mymedicalally.alight.com/ to request support at any time for yourself or a family member/dependent(s).
Am I still able to access Employee Assistance Programs through HealthResource?
Am I still able to access Employee Assistance Programs through HealthResource?
Yes, you are still able to take advantage of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year.
Will Honeywell Aerospace continue the Biometrics Program in 2026?
Will Honeywell Aerospace continue the Biometrics Program in 2026?
Yes. Honeywell Aerospace is continuing the Biometrics Program. You will receive information regarding the 2026 Biometric Screening campaign in early June.
Do I still have access to an employee discount program through Beneplace?
Do I still have access to an employee discount program through Beneplace?
Yes, you will have access to an employee discounts platform with employee discount benefit offers. You may visit www.beneplace.com or access through HR Direct to learn about monthly offers.
Are Bright Horizons services still available?
Are Bright Horizons services still available?
Benefits provided by Bright Horizons, such as child care, elder care, college admissions counseling, continue to be available to Honeywell Aerospace employees.
Do I still have access to free Teladoc services if I am enrolled in Horizon or Cigna under The Honeywell Aerospace Medical Plan?
Do I still have access to free Teladoc services if I am enrolled in Horizon or Cigna under The Honeywell Aerospace Medical Plan?
Yes, you still have access to free Teladoc services if you are enrolled with Cigna or Horizon. You may visit www.TeladocHealth.com to learn more.
For life insurance and AD&D coverage, will my beneficiaries on file be transferred to my new policy with Aero?
For life insurance and AD&D coverage, will my beneficiaries on file be transferred to my new policy with Aero?
Yes, your beneficiaries on file transferred to your new Aero policy.
Will my Group Universal Life benefits with Securian transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Will my Group Universal Life benefits with Securian transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Yes, your existing coverage and beneficiary information transferred to the Honeywell Aerospace policy.
Will my GUL benefits with Securian still be deducted from my paycheck?
Will my GUL benefits with Securian still be deducted from my paycheck?
Yes, all benefit deductions continue as they were under Honeywell unless you make a change. Note: Some of you may have erroneously received a letter from Securian stating you would need to pay your premiums directly to Securian. You may ignore this letter.
Health Savings Account (HSA) Transition
When will my HSA balance be transferred to my new account?
When will my HSA balance be transferred to my new account?
This was done in two waves, depending on where you work. The first wave included employees that are part of the following entities:
- Baker Electronics Inc.
- EMS Defense Technologies, Inc
- Grimes Aerospace Company
- CAES Mission Systems, CAES Systems, Colorado Engineering
- Rocky Research
The blackout period for this group was 3/23-3/27. We encouraged you not to submit HSA claims or complete withdrawals from your account during this time period. If you used your HSA throughout the blackout period, you may have been asked to complete an individual transfer with Bank of America at a later date.
The second wave included all remaining employees transitioning to Honeywell Aerospace. The blackout period was 4/6 - 4/10. We encouraged you not to submit HSA claims or complete withdrawals from your account during this time period. If you used your HSA throughout the blackout period, you may have been asked to complete an individual transfer with Bank of America at a later date.
Will I get new debit cards for my HSA/FSA with Bank of America?
Will I get new debit cards for my HSA/FSA with Bank of America?
Yes, new debit cards were provided to you after the blackout periods mentioned above were completed and your balance transferred. You will need to create a new login on the Bank of America site at that time. Note: Those of you with HSA and FSA accounts will receive more than one card. The first card is for your HSA only. Once the FSA blackout was completed (4/24), another debit card was sent to you that you can use for both accounts. Once you receive this 2nd card, you may activate and then discard the HSA only card.
Can I continue using my existing HSA card while I wait for my new card?
Can I continue using my existing HSA card while I wait for my new card?
Once your new debit card was issued by Bank of America, your existing card was still functional for up to 10 days. Upon receipt of your new card, you can activate it and begin using immediately.
Can I keep my existing HSA balance with HON and start a new account with Aero?
Can I keep my existing HSA balance with HON and start a new account with Aero?
No, your current balance and investment selections, if applicable, automatically transferred to a new account under Honeywell Aerospace during one of the two waves mentioned above.
Can I make changes to my 2026 HSA goal amount as a result of the Honeywell Aerospace split?
Can I make changes to my 2026 HSA goal amount as a result of the Honeywell Aerospace split?
Yes, you can make changes to your HSA goal amount during the year for any reason, but no more than once per month.
Will I pay any HSA fees as a result of this transition?
Will I pay any HSA fees as a result of this transition?
No fees were extracted from your account due to this transition. You may have recently received a notification from BofA regarding a change to your employment status and potential fees associated with this account. This notification was sent in error during your HSA’s transition to Honeywell Aerospace and can be ignored.
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Transition
When did my FSA transfer to Honeywell Aerospace?
When did my FSA transfer to Honeywell Aerospace?
The blackout to submit FSA claims began at the end of March. The transition has been completed and the blackout lifted as of 4/24/26. New debit cards were sent the last week of April.
When will I be able to submit 2026 claims?
When will I be able to submit 2026 claims?
Once the blackout is over in mid-April you can submit any claims incurred during 2026.
If I only have an FSA, should I also have gotten a new card?
If I only have an FSA, should I also have gotten a new card?
Yes, if you only have a Limited Purpose FSA or Dependent Care FSA you got a new card from Bank of America and are required to set up new login credentials.
Note: Those of you with HSA and FSA accounts will receive more than one card. The first card is for your HSA only. Once the FSA blackout completed (4/24/26), another debit card was sent to you that you can use for both accounts. Once you receive this 2nd card, you may activate and then discard the HSA only card.
Can I make changes to my FSA goal amount as a result of the Honeywell Aerospace split?
Can I make changes to my FSA goal amount as a result of the Honeywell Aerospace split?
No. You can only make mid-year changes to your FSA if you have a qualifying life event. The separation of Honeywell Aerospace itself does not allow you to make a change.
401(k) Plan Transition
Did my 401(k) account transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Did my 401(k) account transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Yes, the transition of 401(k) balances to new Honeywell Aerospace plans occurred on 3/31 for all Honeywell Aerospace employees, including nonunion and union employees of FM&T, and Puerto Rico.
Can I access my new Honeywell-Aerospace 401(k) account at Fidelity using NetBenefits?
Can I access my new Honeywell-Aerospace 401(k) account at Fidelity using NetBenefits?
Yes, you can access your new plan account using the same ID/password that you used for your Honeywell 401(k) plan.
Did Fidelity send me information about the transition?
Did Fidelity send me information about the transition?
Yes, you should have received an email with a link to a Transition Guide that explained all aspects of the transition to the Honeywell Aerospace 401(k) plans.
Was the Honeywell stock in my 401(k) account also transferred as of 4/1?
Was the Honeywell stock in my 401(k) account also transferred as of 4/1?
Yes, Honeywell stock transferred into the Honeywell Aerospace 401(k) plans on 4/1.
What happened to Honeywell stock in 401(k) accounts at legal spin?
What happened to Honeywell stock in 401(k) accounts at legal spin?
At legal spin, projected to be in Q3, Aerospace stock will be issued as a dividend. Employees will see both Honeywell and Aerospace shares reflected in their accounts after a temporary blackout period needed to process the stock split. Shares of Honeywell Aero and HON will be proportionate to the stock price of each company. Therefore, there is no loss of value during the time of spin. After the spin, the stock could move up or down based on the performance of each company.
Does the Honeywell Aerospace 401(k) have the same percentage match?
Does the Honeywell Aerospace 401(k) have the same percentage match?
Yes, the 401(k) percentage match remains the same for both Honeywell and Honeywell Aerospace.
Pension/Retirement Transition
Will my pension benefits transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Will my pension benefits transition to Honeywell Aerospace?
Yes, for those with a pension benefit under HON, your benefits will be transferred to Honeywell Aerospace when the official separation (hard spin) occurs. Until that date, you can continue to view information on your pension benefit through the Honeywell Benefits Center.
Will my pension benefits be protected when they move to Aero?
Will my pension benefits be protected when they move to Aero?
Yes, the pension benefits you have accrued are protected by the PBGC (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation) of the federal government. By law you cannot lose benefits that you have already earned/accrued.
Will there be changes to retirement benefits for Honeywell and Honeywell Aerospace employees after the spin?
Will there be changes to retirement benefits for Honeywell and Honeywell Aerospace employees after the spin?
We expect that pension benefits will remain the same immediately following the spin. After the spin is complete, each separate company and its respective retirement plan fiduciary committee will make decisions about the plans independently.
Will my Honeywell years of service be honored with Honeywell Aerospace?
Will my Honeywell years of service be honored with Honeywell Aerospace?
Yes, your years of service will be honored.
Will my U.S. pension still be vested?
Will my U.S. pension still be vested?
Yes. If your pension benefit is fully vested as of the spin-off date, it will remain fully vested after the transaction.
What will happen to legacy Honeywell pension formulas?
What will happen to legacy Honeywell pension formulas?
There are no changes to pension formulas as part of the spin. Employees will remain in their current formula, and accrual calculations will continue as they do today.
What will happen long term to pension plans?
What will happen long term to pension plans?
Through 2026, there will be no changes. After the separation, future decisions will be made independently by the Honeywell Aerospace and Honeywell benefits teams as part of their ongoing strategic planning processes. Each company will continue an annual review of benefits.