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Medical premiums are changing: Enroll or make changes by Friday at 5 p.m.!

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Open Enrollment, your annual opportunity to choose the best benefits for you on UC Retirement At Your Service (UCRAYS), ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Medical plan premiums are increasing for some plans and decreasing for others, so you may want to consider a new medical plan this year.

There will also be some big changes: HealthSavings+ is replacing CORE and UC Health Savings Plan and Blue Shield of California will be the new administrator of UC Care and HealthSavings+. 

With so many significant changes, it’s essential to consider your new options carefully. There are plenty of resources to help: 

Read answers to frequently asked questions to learn more. 

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