Have questions about what to expect for 2027 Open Enrollment?

Join us for upcoming in-person and online events to learn what to expect and be prepared to make your elections.

Oakland Open Enrollment Kick-Off Fair

What to expect

On Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., come to the Broadway Conference Center in Oakland to explore your benefits options in person. Event highlights will include:

• Open Enrollment updates – Learn about the latest changes and options for your 2027 UC benefits.
• Plan partner representatives – Connect directly with representatives from UC’s health and welfare plans.
• Giveaways and swag – Take home exclusive items and fun giveaways from our plan partners (while supplies last).
• RASC– Speak with members of the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) team to explore retiree insurance options.
• UCOP health care facilitator – Meet your dedicated, confidential resource for navigating UC health plans and the healthcare system.
• Complimentary refreshments – Enjoy light snacks and beverages during the event (while supplies last).
• Prize drawing – Sign in during the event for a chance to win a prize! (Winners must be able to pick up their prize in the Oakland UCOP office; delivery is not available.)

Download a poster.

FAQs about the kick-off fair

Do I need to register for the kick-off fair?
No. You are welcome to drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Can I invite my spouse/domestic partner and/or dependents?
This event is for UCOP employees only.

Are UCOP retirees allowed to attend?
The Benefits Fair is intended for current UCOP employees, though some vendors may have information relevant to non-Medicare retirees.

Will this event be live-streamed?
Live streaming is not possible with this event format. Attend in person to learn more about 2027 plan changes and engage directly with our plan partners and UCOP benefits staff.

Will flu or COVID-19 vaccines be offered at the event?
No, but all UC medical plans cover flu and COVID-19 vaccines at no cost when received through in-network providers, in accordance with your plan’s guidelines.

Can I make Open Enrollment changes at the event?
Open Enrollment changes must be made through UCPath from 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. For help, call UCPath at 855-982-7284, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT).

I’m not able to attend. Where can I learn more about Open Enrollment changes? Read the Open Enrollment preview on UCnet. Beginning on Oct. 23, you can visit the Open Enrollment website, ucal.us/oe. For support with complex matters, schedule a confidential one-on-one appointment with your local health care facilitator.

Do I need to be present to win a prize?
You attend the event to enroll for the drawing, but you do not need to be present at the time of the drawing to win. If your name is selected, you must pick up your prize from the UCOP Oakland office. Check your email for prize notification and pickup instructions.

CUCSA Benefits Town Hall

Join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) on Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m. (PT), for a systemwide town hall.

At this virtual event, the UC Systemwide Human Resources Benefits Programs and Strategy Team, based at the UC Office of the President, will provide an overview of the 2027 Open Enrollment, including updates on important changes to this year’s benefits offerings.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from UCOP colleagues who are UC benefits experts and get your questions answered ahead of the 2027 Open Enrollment period (Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. through Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. PT).

Register for the Benefits Town Hall

Featured speakers

• Irene Dorsey, Benefits Program Manager, Medical Plans
• Dan Gibbons, Senior Director, Self-Funded Health Plans
• Maynard Jenkins, Sr. Executive Director, Benefits Programs and Strategy
• Heather McHugh, Director, Benefits Administration
• Jerome Perez, Deputy Self-Funded Health Plan Administrator
• Susan Pon-Gee, Senior Director, Health and Welfare Benefits
• Priscilla Wong, Benefits Program Manager, Non-Medical Plans

Register and submit your questions in advance through the Zoom registration link.

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