Open Enrollment 2026

Open enrollment for faculty and staff, across Campus and Health, begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.

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Now's the Time to Review Changes and Costs for 2026

Scroll down for information, resources and highlights for Open Enrollment 2026.

Plan Highlights & Changes

Premiums

Important: Review your premium rates for 2026.

Many employees enrolled in the Kaiser HMO will pay higher premiums. Many employees enrolled in UC Care or moving from UC HSP to Health Savings+ will pay lower premiums

Remember to consider all of your out-of-pocket costs, including cost for medical care, when comparing plans.

Medical Plan Changes/Highlights

• New health plan for 2026: Health Savings + (replacing CORE & Health Savings Plan)
• C‌urrent CORE and UC Health Savings Plan members can enroll in any of UC’s medical plans during Open Enrollment. ‌If you don’t act, you’ll be automatically enrolled in HealthSavings+ if you’re eligible.
• Blue Shield is the new plan carrier for PPO plans (UC Care & Health Savings +)
• Coverage for both weight loss and fertility services is changing: Access to weight loss and appetite suppressant medications (for example, drugs known as GLP-1s) will be more limited across all plans; benefits for infertility services and prescriptions will be expanded and made more affordable for Kaiser HMO and UC Blue & Gold HMO members

Medical Care Options

UCSF Health prioritizes supporting employees, residents & fellows, post-docs and students in establishing care with a UCSF PCP.

In addition to hospitals and facilities in SF & Oakland, UCSF collaborates with affiliated hospitals and providers to offer convenient access to care close to home.

Explore your options

Support & Resources

On-site & Virtual Open Enrollment Help Desks

Have brief questions about your benefits and open enrollment options? Drop by an on-site or virtual help desk for information on open enrollment resources.

Interpreter services are available for all open enrollment support options.

UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. Email Emily Place-Tandon, [email protected], if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability.

Health Plan Consults

Employees considering changes may need an individual consultation with a health plan expert. We can help. Schedule a 20-minute phone consultation with a health plan expert. Interpreting services are available.

Schedule a consult