OPEN ENROLLMENT
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 8 a.m. -
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 5 p.m.
Changes will be effective January 1, 2026
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Open Enrollment is 10/30/25 8 am - 11/21/25 5 pm
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to maximize the health benefits available to you as a Lab employee.
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to maximize the health benefits available to you as a Lab employee.
A message from Systemwide HR Vice President Cheryl Lloyd about 2026 benefits
UCNet will have the 2026 plan details live now, and the Plan Highlights & Updates page below. Please review all the 2026 updates, even if you don't think you need to make changes.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, and Supplemental Health can change coverage levels or switch plans.
Re-enroll in the Health or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account if you want to continue using this benefit in 2026
Please make your changes in UCPath by Friday, November 21, at 5:00 p.m PT
If you need assistance in making the changes in the system, call UCPath Center at 855-982-7284
HSP+: A new PPO plan for 2026 compatible with a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). The current Core and Health Savings Plan are going away.
To make your Open Enrollment changes, sign in to UCPath Portal and submit by Friday, November 21, at 5 p.m.
UCNet is live with premium rates
Things to Know
Things to Know
Even if you are happy with your current coverage, please review your medical premiums for 2026. There are lots of changes coming!
Sign up for a one-on-one Open Enrollment Consultation with LBNL's Health Care Facilitator
Sign up for a one-on-one Open Enrollment Consultation with LBNL's Health Care Facilitator
How to Make the Changes
How to Make the Changes
Make your Open Enrollment changes in UCPath. Here is UCPath's instruction document if you need help. Additional tools can be found on ucal.us/oe website when it goes live October 27th.
UCPath's video on how to make changes.
Link to the ALEX tool for 2026 plans will be posted here once UC provides it.
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