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Information sessions for retirees
Open Enrollment
Thursday, Oct. 30, at 8 a.m. to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Download the Open Enrollment brochure for California retirees
Download the Open Enrollment booklet for retirees outside California
Information sessions
Every year, UC Health Care Facilitators sponsor Open Enrollment information sessions for retirees and emeriti. This year, most presentations will be offered virtually via Zoom (to download, go to zoom.us) and/or streaming video. UC Santa Barbara is offering an in-person session.
Throughout the year, Health Care Facilitators are available to retirees/emeriti, survivors and eligible family members to help them better understand and obtain the full benefits and services available from UC. Contact the Health Care Facilitator at the location closest to you.
To view Zoom presentations on your computer or mobile device:
- Go to: zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID provided by the host. Click “Join” and enter the meeting passcode.
- If your host sends you an invitation/link via email, click the link to join the meeting.
- To join the meeting by phone, use the teleconferencing number provided by your host. When prompted, enter the meeting ID number using your dial pad.
Registration details for your location
Register for a two-hour information session for emeriti and retirees coordinated with Medicare by using the links below:
Monday, Nov. 11, 2025, 1 to 2 p.m., Open Enrollment highlights: Zoom Meeting ID: 9994644492; Passcode: 08261931
Through Nov. 21, 2025 (24/7), streaming video about UC retiree medical plans is available at https://hr.ucdavis.edu/hcf
Register for the UC Retiree Medical Plans presentation on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2-3:30 p.m.
Merced: No retiree presentations scheduled
From Oct. 30 to Nov. 21, watch a pre-recorded Open Enrollment presentation at https://chr.ucla.edu/benefits/health-care-facilitator
If you have questions, join a Retiree Open Enrollment Help Desk Q&A by Zoom, using the meeting IDs below (passcode: bruins):
- Thursday, Nov. 7, 2025, 9 to 10 a.m.; Zoom Meeting ID: 951 8288 7385
- Thursday, Nov. 13, 5 to 6 p.m.; Zoom Meeting ID: 971 6572 5618
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to noon; Zoom Meeting ID: 997 4400 8810
Office of the President: No retiree presentations scheduled
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Virtual Open Enrollment Help Desk for Retirees; email benefits@ucr.edu
Register for an Open Enrollment overview for UC retirees by using the links below:
Attend an Open Enrollment Highlights webinar using the Zoom information below. No registration is necessary.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 10 to 11 a.m.; Zoom Meeting ID: 947 0187 1136; Password (for both dates): 976657
- Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m.; Zoom Meeting ID: 947 0187 1136; Password (for both dates): 976657
2026 Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights presentations in-person and via Zoom:
- Friday, Nov. 1, 2025, 10 to 11 a.m.: Via Zoom at https://ucsb.zoom.us/j/82062108185 (no registration necessary)
- Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 2-4 p.m. in-person at UCSB Mosher Alumni House
2025 Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights presentations via Zoom