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Open Enrollment Begins In

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.

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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.

 
 
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.

 

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