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Open Enrollment

The 2026 Open Enrollment is October 30 - November 21, 2025. You are welcome to make changes to your current benefits plans at that time.

UCPath
It is essential for all Faculty and Staff to review New Medical Plan Design and Rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays.
 

After reviewing the medical plan changes, if you are satisfied with your current benefit elections and not making any changes, no action is required for Open Enrollment, and all existing benefits will roll over to the new plan year effective January 1, 2026.

What's Changing for 2026

  • New Medical Plan: A new, lower-premium medical plan called HealthSavings+ is replacing the CORE and UC Health Savings plans.
  • Premium Adjustments: Medical plan premiums are being rebalanced to be more equitable, which may lead to higher costs for some plans like Kaiser HMO.
  • New Plan Administrator: Blue Shield of California is taking over as the plan administrator for HealthSavings+ and UC Care.
  • Expanded Dental Coverage: The Delta Dental PPO plan will now offer increased reimbursement for some out-of-network services.
  • Prescription & Service Updates: Access to weight loss medications will be more limited, while coverage for infertility services will expand for Kaiser and UC Blue & Gold HMO members.

What You Need to Do

  • Review Your Options: Use resources like the Open Enrollment website (live Oct. 27) and your virtual benefits counselor, ALEX (live Oct. 29), to compare plans and personalized costs.

  • Check Your Mail: Keep an eye out for your Open Enrollment packet from UC and emails from UCPath for detailed information.

  • Take Action: Log in to UCPath between 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, and 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, to enroll or make changes to your benefits.

Open Enrollment Resources

How the PPO plans compare — 2026 View this side-by-side comparison of what the UC PPO plans cover and how much you pay.

Open Enrollment Events

Event Date Time Location Flyer Links
Kaiser Non Medicare OE Webinar Thursday, October 30, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am Zoom View Flyer
Navitus OE Webinar Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm Zoom View Flyer
Virtual OE Help Desk (actives) Monday, November 3, 2025 8:00am to 5:00pm. Zoom/Phone View Flyer
Blue Shield of California PPO Plan Overview Event  Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:30pm=2:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer
Health Equity - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan Overview Tuesday, November 4, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer
OE Townhall with Staff Assembly and CHRO Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00am-11:00am 106 SOM Education building 2 Pending
HealthNet OE Webinar Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm Zoom View Flyer
OE Virtual Townhall with CHRO Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm Zoom View Flyer
Kaiser Permanente's Wellness Mobile Health Vehicle is Coming to You Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM

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UC Riverside's Annual Benefits, Health & Wellness Fair Thursday, November 6, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm HUB 302 South View Flyer
Health Equity - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan Overview Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer
UCR Health Overview Webinar Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:00am-2:00pm Zoom View Flyer
Blue Shield of California PPO Plan Overview Event Friday, November 14, 2025 12:30pm-2:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer
Blue Shield of California PPO Plan Overview Event Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:30pm-2:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer
Health Equity - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan Overview Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm Zoom Registration View Flyer