Open Enrollment 2026

Open Enrollment for UCLA benefits runs from Thursday, October 30, 2025 (8:00 AM PST) through Friday, November 21, 2025 (5:00 PM PST). This is your annual opportunity to review, change, or enroll in health, dental, vision, and other benefits for 2026.

Key Updates for 2026:

New Plan: HealthSavings+ replaces CORE and UC Health Savings Plan. It offers UC’s lowest premium and a tax-advantaged savings account, with UC contributions up to $750 (individual) or $1,500 (family).
Balanced Premiums: Employees will now pay the same percentage of total premium costs for Kaiser HMO and UC Blue & Gold HMO.

What You Can Do

Review your benefits and plan options.
Make changes or enroll online during the enrollment period.
Explore wellness programs and review the 2026 Benefits Fact Sheet.

Resources & Tools

🌐 UC Open Enrollment Website – Overview of plan options, changes, and costs.
📘 UCnet – Details and help resources.
🧮 ALEX Tool (available Oct. 29) – Compare plans and costs.
💻 UCPath – Make benefit updates or call 855-982-7284 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM).
🎥 Open Enrollment Overview Video.
📋 Checklist & Staff Booklet – Step-by-step guides.

Learn More

Attend webinars hosted by HealthNet, Kaiser, Fidelity, and Blue Shield—see the 2026 Open Enrollment Calendar of Events. Don’t miss the UCLA Campus Open Enrollment Webinar Fair for live Q&A and updates.

The Open Enrollment website launches October 27, your one-stop hub for all tools and updates.

Need Help?
Contact the UCPath Center at 855-982-7284 or visit UCPath.

Take advantage of Open Enrollment to ensure your 2026 benefits fit your needs and those of your family.

For inquiries, please submit a ticket using this link: https://uclaseis.freshservice.com/support/catalog/items/184