[UCRRA] Open Enrollment is Coming Soon!
Cristina Otegui
cristina.otegui at ucr.edu
Mon Oct 19 18:04:12 PDT 2026
[image: A banner for open enrollment featuring an African American doctor]
Open Enrollment is almost here! Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity
to review, evaluate, and make changes to your UC health and welfare
benefits for the upcoming 2027 plan year. Choosing the right coverage for
you and your family is an essential decision, and Central Human Resources
is here to support you in every step.
Before enrollment opens, please take a moment to read an important message
from Dianna Henderson
<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/-on-your-2027-health-benefits-/fxqfz/889108871/h/GNOTnTQ62j8aCaExuuBgkzS4HsBPjipEPO1mbc2ASiE>,
Vice President of Systemwide Human Resources, detailing systemwide health
benefit updates, rising healthcare trends, and how the University of
California is working to manage employee costs for 2027.
To help you navigate your options, Central Human Resources and our plan
partners are hosting informational webinars, virtual help desks, and our
signature on-campus fair. Below is the complete chronological schedule of
all events from the earliest pre-enrollment overview to the close of Open
Enrollment:
ARAG Legal Plan Overview
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96839572869?pwd=9saif9R79oTXQlbWjvuxPDwO5CMwDw.1>
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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zoom Meeting <https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99274432552>
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Kaiser Permanente Non-Medicare
Thursday, October 29, 2026
9:30am to 10:30am
Zoom Meeting <https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99274432552>
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Kaiser Permanente Medicare
Thursday, October 29, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96839572869?pwd=9saif9R79oTXQlbWjvuxPDwO5CMwDw.1>
Blue Shield Accolade/ Transcarent
Nov 4 | Nov 13 | Nov 18
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Zoom Registration
<https://accolade.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ws8nXLlaToubqwKI0s3axg>
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Emeriti and Retiree Virtual Help Desk
Tuesday, November 5, 2026
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Email: benefits at ucr.edu • Telephone: (951) 827-2636 or (951) 827-5086
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UCR Health Overview
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Meeting
<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96839572869?pwd=9saif9R79oTXQlbWjvuxPDwO5CMwDw.1>
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United Healthcare Medicare PPO
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting <https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99274432552>
UC Riverside's Annual Benefits, Health & Wellness Fair
Thursday, November 12, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm
Registration <https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/benefits-fair-2026>
___________
California Casualty
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am
Zoom Meeting
<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96839572869?pwd=9saif9R79oTXQlbWjvuxPDwO5CMwDw.1>
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Health Net HMO
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
11:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom Meeting <https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99274432552>
What to Know About Your 2027 Benefits & Costs
As healthcare costs continue to rise nationwide, the University of
California remains committed to preserving comprehensive coverage and
strong plan choices:
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Continued Strong University Contribution: UC will continue to cover, on
average, over 70% of total retiree medical premiums..
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Stable Carrier Options: UC will continue to offer its full suite of
medical plans with no carrier changes for 2027. Health Net will continue to
administer the UC Blue & Gold HMO through the end of 2027.
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Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Annual out-of-pocket maximums for Kaiser
Permanente and UC Blue & Gold HMO will adjust to $3,000 for individual
coverage and $6,000 for two-party and family coverage.
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UC Health Network Partnership: UC Health continues to help mitigate
healthcare costs by limiting rate increases for care delivered across UC
medical centers and clinics.
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For full details, plan summaries, and cost comparison matrices, please
visit the UCNet 2027 Open Enrollment Website
<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/> and the UCR Retirement
Center Open Enrollment Website
<https://emeriti-retirees.ucr.edu/open-enrollment-2027>
Will Your Current Benefits Automatically Roll Over?
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Yes, for most plans: If you are satisfied with your existing medical,
dental, vision, life, and disability selections, no action is required.
Your current elections will roll over into 2027 automatically.
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It is important to review your cost for medical, dental and vision as
there were increases in rates based on graduated eligibility.
Action Checklist: 5 Steps to Take Before October 29
Take these five proactive steps in UCPath right now so you are fully
prepared when Open Enrollment begins:
1.
Verify Your Personal & Contact Information
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Log in to
<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/2026-10-06/fxqgh/889108871/h/GNOTnTQ62j8aCaExuuBgkzS4HsBPjipEPO1mbc2ASiE>UCRAYS:
UCRP pension and retiree health benefits
<https://retirementatyourservice.ucop.edu/> and navigate to the email
and address link on the left panel
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Verify your home and mailing address to ensure paper Open Enrollment
packets reach you. Also confirm your phone numbers and preferred email
address so you receive critical benefit notifications.
2.
Review Your Current Benefits
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Review your current benefits on the Income and Benefits tab.
3.
Verify Your Dependent Information
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Confirm that all enrolled dependents are accurately listed with
correct dates of birth and Social Security Numbers.
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If updates are needed, submit a UBEN 100 — UBEN 100 — Retiree
Continuation, Enrollment, or Change - Medical, Dental, &/or
Legal Plan
<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/forms/pdf/uben-100.pdf>
or UBEN 131 — Address Change Notice (UBEN 131)
<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/forms/pdf/uben-131.pdf>
form to RASC via your UCRAYS Messages email.
4.
Complete Dependent Eligibility Verification (UnifyHR)
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If you received a Family Member Eligibility Verification
<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/mber-eligibility-verification-/fxqgp/889108871/h/GNOTnTQ62j8aCaExuuBgkzS4HsBPjipEPO1mbc2ASiE>
notice from UnifyHR, ensure you upload all requested supporting
documents immediately. Important: Unverified dependents will lose
coverage effective December 31, 2026, and cannot be re-enrolled
during Open
Enrollment.
5.
Sign up for the CUCSA Town Hall on the 2027 Open Enrollment
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Have questions about what to expect for 2027 Open Enrollment? Join
the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) on Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m.
(PT), for a systemwide town hall - Register for the Benefits Town Hall
<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7SIPMXAGT6CL6aYJK0VB-Q#/registration>
Support & Contact Information
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Central Human Resources Benefits Office: Contact UCR Benefits by email
at benefits at ucr.edu or call 951-827-2636 <(951)%20827-2636> /
951-827-5086 <(951)%20827-5086>.
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UCR Retirement Center OE Website
<https://emeriti-retirees.ucr.edu/open-enrollment-2027> | UCNet OE
Website <https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/>
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