Important Information on Healthcare Rates for UPTE Employees
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UC and UPTE recently announced a new collective bargaining agreement, which UPTE members have ratified. One important component of the deal is changes to healthcare. Please see below for critical information.
HEALTH PLAN COSTS FOR 2026
These new, UPTE-specific rates apply only to the health plans listed below, although UC offers four health plans in total. The rates are also available on UPTE’s website.
2026 New UPTE Health Care Rates
| Self | Self + Child(ren) | Self + Adult | Family | |
| Pay Band 1 | ||||
| UC Blue & Gold HMO | $67 | $119 | $183 | $228 |
| Kaiser HMO | $45 | $79 | $107 | $134 |
| Pay Band 2 | ||||
| UC Blue & Gold HMO | $138 | $241 | $317 | $410 |
| Kaiser HMO | $103 | $176 | $212 | $277 |
| Pay Band 3 | ||||
| UC Blue & Gold HMO | $205 | $343 | $439 | $572 |
| Kaiser HMO | $156 | $255 | $307 | $400 |
| Pay Band 4 | ||||
| UC Blue & Gold HMO | $251 | $423 | $548 | $690 |
| Kaiser HMO | $189 | $311 | $388 | $480 |
OPEN ENROLLMENT EXTENSION
Although UC’s Open Enrollment closes on November 21st at 5 p.m., UPTE members have a special exception through December 5, 2025, to make changes based on the new rates below. Here are instructions for making changes.