Open Enrollment

During Open Enrollment you can:

• Enroll in, change, or cancel medical, dental, and/or FlexCash
• Add or remove eligible dependents
• Enroll or re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Accounts (HCRA/DCRA)
• Enroll or disenroll in a voluntary benefits (where OE applies)

If your not making changes to your *medical, dental, vision, or voluntary plans, no action is required. Your current elections will continue into 2027.

*UnitedHealthcare HMO (UHC) will not be available in 2027. If you are currently enrolled in UHC and do not select a new health plan, CalPERS will administratively place you in Blue Sheild Access + HMO. 

Exception: You must re-enroll in HCRA and/or DCRA each year if you want to participate.

Most Open Enrollment actions are completed via Adobe Sign forms. After submission, you may receive an email asking you to confirm your address—you must confirm or HR will not receive your form.

****All Open Enrollment Changes go into effect on January 01, 2027.****