Benefit Summaries

Open Enrollment: September 14 - October 9, 2026

During open enrollment, employees can change their plans, adjust coverage limits, or modify who is on their plan without needing a qualifying life event.

Any changes made during the Open Enrollment window will go into effect on January 1, 2027.

Considering a new health plan?  Click here to view all CalPERS Plans and Evidence of Coverage Documents for 2027.

REMINDER: No action is needed during Open Enrollment if...

  •  You do not currently have United Healthcare.
  • You do not want to make changes, switch to a different plan, add or drop coverage, or add or drop dependents.
  •  You do not want to enroll in a Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) and/or a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
  •  You will not be enrolling or re-enrolling in the cash in-lieu program.
  •  You do not need to update your beneficiaries.