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Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. – Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.

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Other benefits

Taking care of yourself goes beyond finding the right medical plan. UC offers dental plans at no cost to you, if you’re eligible for UC’s full contribution, and extra options to protect you and your family — including auto, home and renters insurance.

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What’s changing

  • Auto, home and renters insurance: Beginning in 2027, California Casualty will once again offer auto, home and renters insurance to UC employees and retirees, with exclusive rates and flexible payment options. Retirees may choose from several direct-payment  options, including  EZ pay monthly payments, 5-pay installments, or an annual payment plan. 
  • Vision:
    • Premiums will increase by 2.5%.
    • Warby Parker will join the VSP provider network, providing another eyewear option. 
  • Dental: No benefits changes; for retirees subject to graduated eligibility:
    • Premiums will increase by 2% for the Dental PPO plan.
    • Premiums will increase by 2.5% for the Dental HMO plan.

Auto, home and renters

Beginning Dec. 1, 2026, call 888-882-7609 or visit CalCas.com/UC to learn more, request a quote and start the enrollment process for coverage in 2027.

Dental

Choose a Delta Dental HMO plan for lower costs or a PPO plan for more flexibility. Be sure there are dentists available in your area before enrolling in the HMO plan. If you’re not eligible for UC’s full contribution to your premium, you can estimate your costs.

Dental plan details > 

Vision

Benefits through the Vision Service Plan (VSP) include vision exams, corrective lenses, frames (every other calendar year) and an allowance for contact lenses.

Vision plan details >

VSP website for UC retirees >

Legal insurance

Access to over 15,000 network attorneys nationwide to assist with legal matters like creating wills, estate planning, marriage, buying a home, and much more.

Legal plan details >

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Open for enrollment anytime, Prudential’s AD&D plan protects you and your family from the financial hardship of a serious accident that causes death or dismemberment.

AD&D plan details >

AD&D enrollment form for retirees >

Pet insurance

Preferred pricing on pet insurance through Nationwide. Learn more and enroll anytime (not just during Open Enrollment) on the Nationwide website at petinsurance.com/uc.

Pet insurance plan details >

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