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Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 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 to consider your options and costs. 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. If you are enrolled in the Flexible Spending Account Plans (DepCare FSA and Health FSA), you are required to renew your contribution amounts during Open Enrollment. New Hires – The UCPath Center will provide a separate Open Enrollment packet and instructions sent by USPS mail for employees hired from October 17, 2025 through December 31, 2025. |
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UCR Open Enrollment Benefits Website – Tools and Resources |
Five things you need to know before Open Enrollment | UCnet The UC Riverside 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment website for faculty and staff is available to access valuable information about this year’s benefit plans, and highlights important, need to know changes and information regarding benefit costs and options for the coming year. Please view the UCR Faculty and Staff Pre-Recorded Open Enrollment presentation to review our highlights on the new medical plans, plan design changes, and enhancements and benefits premiums. Links to Additional Resources:
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Open Enrollment Events and Education |
Kaiser Permanente HMO Open Enrollment Webinar
Kaiser Permanente representatives will provide a summary of the Kaiser Permanente plan options and answer any questions you may have.
How to Participate: Please use the information below to join the webinar: Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/93112903502?pwd=hgARWeoTSytRTDHJSofQPw5tNBGfBs.1 Dial-In: (669)219-2599 Meeting ID: 931 1290 3502 | Passcode: 991778 Navitus Prescription Drug Program Webinar | View Flyer
The UC PPO Plans Navitus Prescription Drug program representative will share a summary of the changes, new copays, and answer any questions you may have.
How to Participate: Please use the information below to join the webinar: Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/5229526173?omn=93480352333&jst=2 Dial-In: (US) +1 346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 5229526173 Open Enrollment Virtual Help Desk | View Flyer
Reach out to the Human Resources Benefits Office during the Virtual Open Enrollment Help Desk hours to receive guidance and obtain answers to questions regarding the changes to health and welfare plans.
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NEW for 2026!! Accolade Non-Medicare Blue Shield PPO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer Please join Accolade for a UC systemwide presentation outlining the upcoming changes and transition to the new Blue Shield PPO plans. Accolade will provide detailed information on the new plans available, outline the plan design and changes, review the new deductible, copay, and coinsurance rates and respond to questions. You have three (3) opportunities to learn about the benefits of Non-Medicare Blue Shield PPO medical plans
Please register to attendany one or all three sessions. Register here
Health Equity Health Savings Account Webinar | View Flyer Join us for a review of the benefits of having a *Health Savings Account when you enroll in the UC HealthSavings+ plan and how it differs from a Flexible Spending plan. The HSA pre-tax savings account funds may be used to pay for medical out of pocket expenses as an employee as well as medical expenses after retirement. You have three (3) opportunities to learn about the benefits of the Health Savings Account. *This account is only available when enrolled in the UC HealthSavings+ medical plan
Please Register here to attend any one or all three sessions Staff Town Hall - Benefits Open Enrollment Session with CHRO Alex Najera Please join the UCR Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer, Alex Najera, for a Town Halll meeting to review the 2026 Open Enrollment benefit updates, cost changes, and question and answer session.
Health Net HMO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer
Health Net representatives will provide a summary of the Health Net plan benefits and answer any questions you may have.
How to Participate: Please use the information below to join the webinar: Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96161127702?pwd=1VmrTysOLdr5AA38LpbMTV6frJ3Ycb.1 Dial-In: (669)219-2599 Meeting ID: 961 6112 7702 | Passcode: 576782
Kaiser Permanente's Mobile Wellness Unit | View Flyer
Visit the Kaiser Mobile Unit located outside of Olmstead Hall to receive a health screening and flu shot when registered for the biometric screenings for Kaiser Permanente and Non-Kaiser Permanente members. How to Participate
Where: Olmstead Plaza What: All participants will receive the following services: Blood Pressure • Glucose • Height, weight, BMI calculation, and Flu Shot
UC Riverside In-Person, On-Campus Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair! | View Flyer
Join us and our benefit plan providers for the in-person UC Riverside Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair featuring Kaiser Flu Shots and Health Screenings Mobile Unit, Free Massages, Selfie Photo Booth with Scotty Bear, provider giveaways, raffle drawings, healthy snacks, relaxing music from KUCR and more.
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UCR Health Overview Webinar | View Flyer
UCR Health is affiliated with the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and has a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals with medical offices located throughout the Inland Empire, you don’t have to travel long distances for access to quality healthcare.
How to Participate: Please use the information below to join the webinar: Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98341626985?pwd=xFyy93yVg7rJLC0zdCfAxkr9XEbGDX.1&jst=2 Dial-In: (312)626-6799 Meeting ID: 983 4162 6985 |Passcode: 299433 |
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For questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact the Benefits Office via email at benefits@ucr.edu. |
