2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 8 a.m. -
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 5 p.m.
Changes will be effective January 1, 2027
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OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 29TH, ENDS NOVEMBER 20TH
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to maximize the UC benefits available to you as a Lab employee.
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to maximize the UC benefits available to you as a Lab employee.
UC has not released complete information about 2027 benefit changes, medical premiums, or plan updates. We will update this page on October 26, 2026.
For now, employees are encouraged to:
Save the Open Enrollment dates.
Bookmark this page and check back for updates.
Review your current benefit elections and covered family members on UCPath.
Begin considering whether your health care or family needs may change in 2027.
Gather questions you would like answered during Open Enrollment
To make your Open Enrollment changes, sign in to UCPath Portal starting on October 29th at 8 am
COMING SOON
An update on your 2027 health benefits
An update on your 2027 health benefits
Vice President of Systemwide Human Resources Dianna Henderson's message to the community on Oct. 6, 2026.
Things to Know
Things to Know
Even if you are happy with your current coverage, please review your medical premiums for 2027 once it's available on October 26th!
Changes are made in the UCPATH Portal
Changes are made in the UCPATH Portal
UCPath has enhanced the Open Enrollment Portal to make it easier to update your benefits. Make your Open Enrollment changes in UCPath. Here is UCPath's instruction document if you need help.
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
Link to the ALEX tool for 2027 plans will be posted here once UC provides it. 2027 plans are not available yet.
Offers fast, compact, text-based benefits guidance
Available in both English and Spanish
Covers ALL benefits, not just Medical
Last update: 09/29/2026
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