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Information sessions for retirees
Open Enrollment
Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 a.m. to Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
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 an Open Enrollment presentation for emeriti and retirees coordinated with Medicare:
Retiree 2027 Open Enrollment Highlights: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon. Join the Zoom meeting.
Register for the UC Retiree Open Enrollment presentation on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon.
Streaming video is available 24/7 through Nov. 20 at hr.ucdavis.edu/hcf.
Retiree Open Enrollment presentation (hybrid): Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Join a Retiree Open Enrollment Help Desk Q&A by Zoom. These sessions are for questions and answers; please view the prerecorded presentation in advance at UCLA Health Care Facilitators from Oct. 29 to Nov. 20.
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10 to 11 a.m. — Register for Session 1
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon — Register for Session 2
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, 5 to 6 p.m. — Register for Session 3
Learn more at UCLA Health Care Facilitators.
Register for the in-person Open Enrollment Fair on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Merced Conference Center.
The fair will feature health and wellness vendors from the community and the UC System, Open Enrollment resources, a limited number of flu vaccines administered by OCC Health, boxed sandwich lunches, giveaways and more.
Office of the President: No retiree presentations scheduled
Emeriti and Retiree Help Desk for Open Enrollment questions and assistance: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email benefits@ucr.edu.
Open Enrollment overview presentations for retirees:
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Retiree office hours:
Attend an Open Enrollment Highlights webinar. Meeting ID: 910 6615 3392. Password: 661533.
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10 a.m.
- Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, 10 a.m.
2027 Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights presentations:
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: In person at Mosher Hall.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Join the Zoom webinar. Anthem and United Healthcare will attend.