[UCRRA] It’s Time for Benefits Open Enrollment

[Cristina L Otegui]

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October 31, 2024

To:
UCR Emeriti and Retirees
From:
Central HR Benefits Office
Re:
It’s Time for Benefits Open Enrollment
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
It is essential for all Emeriti and Retirees to review medical plan design and rate changes that include increased out-of-pocket expenses and copays for all plans.
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, 2025.

New this year

·       New Medical Plan Design and Rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays to consider your options and costs.

·       Review the UCOP Medical Plan Changes Communication – Systemwide Human Resources Vice President Cheryl Lloyd’s letter to the UC community about medical plan changes for 2025.<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/employee-news/letter-from-systemwide-hr-vp-cheryl-lloyd/>| and Frequently asked questions on UCnet<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/understanding-your-benefits/details-about-your-benefits/oe-2025-benefits-faq/>

·       CORE will now have a monthly premium! Please review your coverage options.<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/health-welfare/medical/core/>

·       ALEX Retiree Premium Estimator Tool

·       ARAG Legal Identity Theft feature offers additional adult family member enrollment options.

·       Open Enrollment deadline: Make your elections by Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

UCR Emeriti and Retiree Open Enrollment Benefits – Tools and Resources

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The UCR 2025 Emeriti and Retiree Benefits Open Enrollment website<https://emeriti-retirees.ucr.edu/ucr-open-enrollment-2025> 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.

UCR Emeriti and Retirees Open Enrollment Presentation<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-Emeriti-and-Retiree-Open-Enrollment-Review-Recorded.pptx> – Download and review our pre-recorded presentation highlighting new plan rates, enhancements, and changes.
Links to Additional Resources:
UCnet Emeriti and Retiree Open Enrollment Website<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/retiree-start/>

Open Enrollment Events and Education

Health Net HMO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-healthnet-webinar.pdf>


·       Wednesday, November 6, 2024, | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.



Health Net representatives will provide a summary of the Health Net plan benefits and answer any questions you may have.



How to Participate:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833


UCR Health Overview Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-ucrhealth-overview-webinar.pdf>

·       Wednesday, November 6, 2024, | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.



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:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833


UC Riverside In-Person, On-Campus Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair! | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/Benefits-oe-Health-Wellness-Fair.pdf>


·       Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us and our benefit plan providers for the in-person UC Riverside Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair featuring Free Massages, Selfie Photo Booth with Scotty Bear, provider giveaways, raffle drawings, healthy snacks and more.

How to Participate

·       Join us at the HUB, Third Floor, Room 302

Kaiser Permanente HMO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-Kaiser-webinar-retiree.pdf>


·       Non-Medicare – Friday, November 8, 2024, | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.



·       Medicare Eligible – Friday, November 8, 2024, | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.



Kaiser Permanente representatives will provide a summary of the Kaiser Permanente plan options and answer any questions you might have.



How to Participate:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833


United Healthcare Medicare Advantage PPO Plan Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-unitedhealthcare-webinar.pdf>


·       Medicare Eligible – Friday, November 8, 2024, | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.



United Healthcare representatives will provide a summary of the United Healthcare plan benefits and answer any questions you may have.



How to Participate:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

Open Enrollment Virtual Help Desk | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-retirees-virtual-help-desk-flyer.pdf>


·       Tuesday, November 12, 2024, | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.



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. UCR Benefits Representatives will be available to assist by email at benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu> and by phone at 951.827.2636 and 951.827.5086.


Anthem Blue Cross (Accolade) PPO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-accolade-webinar.pdf>

·       Wednesday, November 13, 2024, | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.



Accolade representatives will provide a summary of the Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan options and answer any questions you may have.



How to Participate:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833


Anthem Medicare Eligible and the Navitus Prescription Drug Program Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-Medicare-Navitus-webinar.pdf>

·       Thursday, November 13, 2024, | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.



Anthem Blue Cross Medicare plans representative, and the Navitus Prescription Drug Program representative will provide a combined webinar to share a summary of the plans, design changes, new copays, and answer any questions you may have.



How to Participate:

·       Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038

·       Meeting ID: 904 147 3038

·       Dial-in: (669) 900-6833


Contact Us

For questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact the Benefits Office via email at benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.

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