Open Enrollment
DON'T DELAY! OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS AT 5:00 P.M. (PST) ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024!
Open Enrollment is a window during which employees and retirees may change their coverage or add eligible dependents onto their health insurance. This year's open enrollment opens on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8 a.m. (PST) and ends on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. (PST). All changes are effective January 1, 2025.
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During Open Enrollment...
You may add, change or drop:
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Benefits not open for changes include:
For more information on how to initiate changes to your Voluntary Disability and/or Life Insurance plans, please visit UCnet. |
Open Enrollment Resource | Description |
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UCnet (website) (Live for 2024 on Monday, October 24, 2024) |
Systemwide Open Enrollment (OE) website – Everything you need to know about OE, including information on plan changes for 2025, benefit choices, plan comparisons, and costs. |
ALEX (interactive guide) (Live for 2024 on Monday, October 24, 2024) |
Confidential online tool that guides you through your benefits choices, and helps you select the best plans for you and your family. |
Open Enrollment Brochure (PDF) |
PDF versions of the Open Enrollment brochure (English and Spanish) for employees eligible for faculty/staff benefits. |
Open Enrollment Demo (video) |
A video tutorial on how to complete the Open Enrollment process on UCPath. |
Job aid on how to complete the open enrollment process on UCPath. | |
This booklet contains valuable information on how to get assistance, verify your family members' eligibility, things to consider, and important notices about this year's Open Enrollment. | |
Which medical plan is right for you? (brochure) |
Use this brochure as a resource to compare the different UC medical plans. It provides an overview of each plan's features, benefits, and coverage options, helping you make an informed decision about which plan best meets your healthcare needs. |
To ensure you make the most of UC's Open Enrollment period, here’s a checklist to help guide you through the process. |
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Find out how to contact your benefits plan for questions or support. |
Below are a variety of presentations and office hours for you to use when deciding on your selections for Open Enrollment.
Open Enrollment Office Hours
Schedule and Audience | Description and Zoom Link |
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HR Benefits Office Hours UCSD Campus/Health Employees UCSD Campus/Health Retirees |
Connect with HR Benefits in real-time for Open Enrollment questions. (Actives and Retirees) Zoom Link: Meeting ID: |
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Friday, November 22, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Health Care Facilitator Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Live Open Enrollment and Insurance Presentations
Schedule and Audience | Description and Zoom Link |
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HCF Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. UC San Diego Campus/Health Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
HR Benefits Open Enrollment Highlights (English) Watch the recording to learn about 2025 plan changesUC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
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HR Benefits Open Enrollment Highlights (Spanish) Mire la grabación para conocer sobre los cambios en los planes para 2025.UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
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HCF Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. UC San Diego Campus/Health Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
HCF Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 UC San Diego Campus/Health Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
HCF Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2024 UC San Diego Campus/Health Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Open Enrollment Vendor PresentationsFriday, November 15, 2024 |
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WEX Health (FSA & DepCare FSA) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
Prudential - Supplemental Plans |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
VSP - Vision Service Plan UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Download Presentation Slides |
Nationwide - Pet Insurance UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Accolade (CORE, UC Care, UC HSP) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
UnitedHealthcare (UC Medicare Choice) UC San Diego Campus/Health Medicare-Eligible Retirees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
Health Net (UC Blue & Gold) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Watch recording: |
Anthem |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
ARAG Legal UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Delta Dental (PPO/HMO plans) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
University Credit Union (UCU) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Rady Children's Hospital Primary Medical Group UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Lincoln Financial - (Disability Plans) Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Navitus (Pharmacy - CORE, UC Care, UC HSP, UC Medicare PPO, & UC High Option) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Zoom Link: (No registration required) |
Fidelity Investments (403B, 457B, DCP) UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
Monday, November 18, 2024 |
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Kaiser Senior Advantage (Medicare) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.UC San Diego Campus/Health Medicare-Eligible Retirees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
Kaiser HMO Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.UC San Diego Campus/Health Employees & Retirees |
Watch recording: Open Enrollment recorded presentation |
Recorded Presentations
ARAG Legal Insurance
ARAG_Legal Insurance_All About Your Legal Insurance Webinar
ARAG_Legal Insurance_DIY Docs® from ARAG®
ARAG_Legal Insurance_5 Steps to Follow When Creating Your Estate Plans
Delta Dental
Delta Dental PPO Networks
Delta Dental Welcome to your DeltaCare USA plan
Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA Online Resources
Experian - Identity Protection & Restoration
Experian Elite, Platform Overview
HealthEquity (Health Savings Account for UC HSP)
- What is a Health Savings Account? on Vimeo
- Am I eligible for a Health Savings Account? on Vimeo
- How much should I contribute to my HSA? on Vimeo
- Should I invest my HSA? on Vimeo
Kaiser
Optum
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_Video
Prudential - Life Insurance Coverage
Prudential_Let's talk about it - Life Insurance
Prudential - Supplemental Plans
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Presentation
UnitedHealthcare (UC Medicare Choice)
UnitedHealthcare Plan Presentation
WEX
WEX Health FSA DCA and Adoption Plan OE Presentation for Participants
2025 Plan Documents
Anthem PPO Medicare (UC Medicare & UC High Option)
Anthem_UC BCBS Global Core Flyer 2025
Anthem_UC Medicare PPO LHO Flyer 2025
Anthem_UC Medicare PPO Sydney Web Registration Flyer 2025
ARAG Legal Insurance
ARAG_Legal Insurance_BenefitFlyer
ARAG_Legal Insurance_BenefitFlyer_Spanish
Delta Dental PPO
Delta Dental PPO Benefits HighlightDelta Dental PPO Evidence of Coverage
Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCareUSA Member Perks
DeltaCareUSA HMO
Delta Dental DeltaCareUSA Benefits BookletDelta Dental DeltaCareUSA Evidence of Coverage
Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCareUSA Member Perks
Experian - Identity Protection & Restoration
Experian_Elite_Product Guide
Experian_Elite_Brochure_Spanish
Fidelity Investments
Health Net - UC Blue & Gold HMO
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 Plan Overview
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 Behavioral Health Guide
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 Combined Acu Chiro
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 Family Planning Brochure
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 Flu Shot Flyer
Health Net_UC Blue & Gold HMO_2025 ProviderSearch Flyer
Kaiser Permanente - Microsite
Kaiser Permanente OE Flyer
Kaiser Permanente Fertility-Services SCAL
Kaiser Permanente Digital-Health-Care-Apps
Kaiser Permanente 2025 OE Enrollment Brochure
Kaiser Permanente 2025 Benefit Summary HMO DF1
Kaiser Permanente 2025 Benefit Summary DF2
Kaiser Permanente 2025 Chiropractic and Acupuncture Benefit Summary
Booking Link - Schedule a one-on-one consult for any benefits or Medicare questions.
Check out Kaiser's Drug Formulary.
Kaiser Senior Advantage (Medicare) - Microsite
Kaiser Permanente 2025 Benefit Summary Medicare HMO DF1
Kaiser Permanente One-Pass Medicare Flyer
Booking Link - Schedule a one-on-one consult for any benefits or Medicare questions.
Check out Kaiser's Drug Formulary.
Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide_Product Sheet - PetsNationwide
Nationwide_How to Apply FAQ Sheet - PetsNationwidement
Nationwide_Plan Summary Sheet - PetsNationwide
Navitus
CORE, UC Care, UC HSP, UC Medicare PPO, & UC High Option:Prescription Drug Search Tool: https://benefitplans.navitus.com/university-of-california
Optum
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_Flyer
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_Liveandworkwell.com Flyer
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_Virtual BH Coaching Flyer
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_Calm Health Flyer
Optum_Behavioral Health_Kaiser overlay_2025 SBC
Prudential - Supplemental Health
Supplemental Health Guide
Prudential Accident Insurance Learn More!
Prudential Critical Illness Insurance Learn More!
Prudential Hospital Indemnity Insurance Learn More!
Prudential Accident Plan Details
Prudential Critical Illness Plan Details
Prudential Hospital Indemnity Plan Details
UnitedHealthcare (UC Medicare Choice) - Microsite
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_2025 Plan Guide
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_2025 Benefit Summary
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Inflation Reduction Act
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_SilverSneakers
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Virtual Doctor Visits
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Virtual Behavioral Health Visits
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_ How to Register Online
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_ HouseCalls
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_ Hearing Flyer
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Healthy At Home
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_Lets Move
UnitedHealthcare_UC Medicare Choice_ Personal Emergency Response System
VSP Vision Care
VSP_UC Actives_Member Benefit Summary 2025
VSP_UC Retirees_Member Benefit Summary 2025
WEX
WEX Dependent Care FSA Contribution Limits IRS Regulations Handout
WEX Health FSA Contribution Limits IRS Regulations Handout
WEX Health FSA Benefits Mobile App Handout
WEX Benefits Technology and Resources
UC San Diego, Wellness Program
To learn more about free/low-cost wellness and well-being programs, resources, and events available to UC San Diego staff and faculty visit the Blink webpage: UC San Diego Employee Wellness Program
Choose 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. Your good health begins with convenient primary care near where you live and work.
That’s why we’ve expanded our network of primary care locations and included virtual options such as video visits and online appointment scheduling at some locations. The UC San Diego Health network includes hundreds of primary care providers (PCPs) throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties. Choosing a primary care provider in UC San Diego Health’s network means you will gain access to world-specialists around the county.
We’re ranked #1 in San Diego and among the nation’s top health care providers in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2025 Best Hospitals survey.
For the second year, we were also recognized on the Best Hospitals National Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 20 hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient care.
Trust us for all your health care needs. Because you and your family deserve nothing but the best.
You Can Make the Switch
Locations: View interactive map at health.ucsd.edu/choose and find a primary care location near you.
Plan choices: Most UC plans provide access to the world-class care at UC San Diego Health. If you change your health plan for 2025 to UC Blue & Gold HMO, you’ll receive welcome materials to help you get started. See this flier (PDF) to find a provider (Blue & Gold HMO providers).
If your current plan doesn’t cover providers at UC San Diego Health or our affiliated providers, you can choose a plan that does during Open Enrollment. And if your current plan does give you access to UC San Diego Health, you can choose a primary care physician in our network throughout the year.
Tip: Call us at 800-926-8273 in December to schedule your first (or next) appointment!
Questions?
Campus employees can submit an inquiry or access the phone number for the HR Support Team via the Employee Center. To reach Campus HR without UCSD credentials, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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.