Review the changes and enroll

UC Open Enrollment for 2026:
Oct. 30 – Nov. 21, 2025

Now is the time to review and confirm your current medical plan coverage and decide whether it will continue to meet your needs for the coming year.

Go to ucal.us/oe to compare all UC medical plans, review 2026 costs, and find campus webinar and benefit fair dates and make an informed choice.

What’s changing in the UC Blue & Gold HMO

There are only a few changes to your Blue & Gold HMO¹ for 2026. Read the message about the 2026 medical plan changes from the VP of Systemwide HR.

The changes described below are effective Jan. 1, 2026.

New criteria for coverage of weight loss medications

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, coverage of weight loss medications across UC medical plans will change. Coverage for new prescriptions for the treatment of obesity — including medications known as GLP-1s — will be limited to members who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher and meet Health Net Prior Authorization coverage requirements. Coverage of GLP-1 medications for the treatment of diabetes will not change.

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Make your choices

Go to ucal.us/oe to compare all UC medical plans, review 2026 costs, and find campus webinar and benefit fair dates so you can make an informed choice.

Make your 2026 changes in Make your 2026 elections in UCPath (employees) or UCRAYS (retirees).