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Open Enrollment

Last Updated: November 8, 2021 2:11:13 PM PST
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Take a fresh look at your benefits for 2022.

Open Enrollment: October 29 through November 24, 2020


Open Enrollment is a window during which employees and retirees may change their coverage or add eligible dependents onto their health insurance. Open Enrollment opens on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 8 a.m. (PST) and ends on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. (PST). All changes are effective January 1, 2022. 

Ready to enroll? Log in to UCPath to make your sections »

During Open Enrollment...

You may add, change or drop:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Qualified dependents
  • ARAG Legal
  • Supplemental health plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    • Note: you must enroll in your FSA each year during Open Enrollment.
You may not make changes to:
  • Voluntary disability insurance
  • Life insurance

View frequently asked questions about Open Enrollment.

UCPath Open Enrollment Webinars

Join representatives from the UCPath Center for a webinar and Q&A session to learn about changes to benefits plans in 2022 and the resources that are available to help you make choices about your benefits. 

Day Time Registration
Thursday, November 4 9 - 10 a.m.  Register for this session
Thursday, November 4  2 - 3 p.m. Register for this session
Tuesday, November 9 9 - 10 a.m. Register for this session
Tuesday, November 9 2 - 3 p.m. Register for this session
Wednesday, November 10 7 - 8 p.m. Register for this session
Tuesday, November 16 2 - 3 p.m. Register for this session

Vendor Presentations

Learn more about your options during Open Enrollment by watching pre-recorded presentations offered by our UC benefits providers. Click on the plan name to view the presentation. 

Plan Intended For
Anthem Blue Cross PPO:
Core
UC Care
UC Health Savings Plan		 Active employees and non-Medicare retirees
Anthem Blue Cross PPO:
UC Medicare PPO
UC High Option
UC Medicare PPO without RX		 Retirees with Medicare Part A and Part B

Anthem Prescription Drug Vendor: Navitus

Note: this is an open forum Q&A session. Please view the pre-recorded presentation prior to attending.

 Employees and Retirees enrolled in a plan administered by Anthem Blue Cross.
Health Net HMO:
UC Blue and Gold		 Active employees and non-Medicare retirees
Kaiser Permanente HMO:
Kaiser Senior Advantage 		Retirees with Medicare Part A and Part B
Kaiser Permanente HMO Active employees and non-Medicare retirees

Kaiser Permanente HMO (Spanish)

Password: XZ8yw7F^

 Spanish-speaking active employees and non-Medicare retirees

Optum Behavioral Health 

(For Kaiser Permanente members only) 

 Active employees and non-Medicare retirees
United Healthcare PPO:
UC Medicare Choice 		Retirees living in California with Medicare Part A and Part B
Delta Dental:
Delta Dental PPO
DeltaCare USA		 Employees and retirees

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Note: this is an open forum Q&A session. Please view the pre-recorded presentation prior to attending.

 Employees and retirees
Supplemental Health Plans:
UC PLUS/AFLAC		 Employees only
Disability Insurance:
Lincoln Financial		 Employees only
AD&D / Life Insurance:
Prudential		 Employees and retirees
Legal Insurance:
ARAG		 Employees and retirees

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): WEX

Note: This is an open forum Q&A session. Please view the pre-recorded presentation prior to attending.

 Employees only
Pet Insurance:
Nationwide		 Employees and retirees
Home/Renter/Auto Insurance:
Farmers		 Employees and retirees
Retirement Savings:
Fidelity Investments		 Employees only
Family Care Resources:
Bright Horizons		 Employees only

One Medical

Note: This is an open forum Q&A session. Please view the pre-recorded presentation prior to attending.

 Employees only

 

Open Enrollment Office Hours

At Open Enrollment Office Hours, members of the UC San Diego benefits teams will be on hand to provide guidance and share resources as you navigate Open Enrollment. This is not a presentation - this is your opportunity to ask questions in an open Zoom forum. 

To participate in Open Enrollment Office Hours:

Tuesday, November 2 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, November 4 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 9 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 10 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, November 16 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 18 12 – 1:30 p.m.

UC San Diego Health: Expert Care for Exceptional Employees

We know that UC San Diego employees have choices about where to receive their health care. Now more than ever, staying healthy is key — and good health begins with convenient primary care.

That’s why UC San Diego Health has expanded our network of primary care locations to the neighborhoods where you live and work. You and your family can access our nationally ranked specialty care, delivered by world-class physicians at medical centers with the most advanced technology and services.

You also have other excellent options to fit your needs through our affiliated network, including Perlman Clinic, One Medical and San Diego Sports Medicine, with locations around San Diego County. These high-quality primary care practices offer comprehensive services that are focused on convenience and wellness for you and your family. No matter where you get your care, you will have access to convenient tools such as video visits and online scheduling.

You Can Make the Switch

  • If your current plan doesn’t cover UC San Diego Health providers or our affiliates, you have the option to switch to one that does during Open Enrollment, now through November 19.
  • If your current plan gives you access to UC San Diego Health, you may be able to choose one of our primary care physicians (PCPs) at any time. You may need to use a provider code when selecting your PCP – see a list of provider codes codes here.

For help switching your care, call 619-543-2273 or visit heath.ucsd.edu/switch.

Please note: One Medical is a membership-based practice and while most of its members pay an annual fee, UC San Diego has covered this membership fee for employees. Read our One Medical FAQ for more information »

Questions?


Campus employees can contact the Open Enrollment Service Desk at hr@ucsd.edu or 858-246-3570.

Health System and Health Sciences employees can contact Health Human Resources.
Note: This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/openenroll
Notice: The information on this page summarizes provisions of university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Refer to the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and local implementing procedures or applicable collective bargaining agreement for full text of referenced information.