Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to maximize comprehensive health and supplemental benefits available to you as a UC employee or retiree.
UC Davis Employee Benefits is here to help you understand your options, so you can make the best choices for you and your family.
Open Enrollment for 2027
OPEN Until Friday, Nov. 20 @ 5 p.m.
Important Details
- Open Enrollment changes will be effective Jan. 1.
- Open Enrollment does not apply to individuals enrolled in the SOM/SVM Interns & Residents benefits programs or students enrolled in SHIP.
- Open Enrollment for Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Program is through Gallagher
Take Action During Open Enrollment
Your current plan elections, except for the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) will continue for 2026, unless you elect to change them.
- ENROLL IN or WAIVE UC-sponsored medical, dental, vision, supplemental health and/or legal plans
- TRANSFER to a different medical or dental plan
- ADD or REMOVE eligible family members
- ENROLL or REENROLL in the Health FSA and/or Dependent Care FSA.
- If you are currently participating in the Health FSA or Dependent Care FSA programs and would like to participate for 2026, you must re-enroll.
- If you enroll in HealthSavings+, you can't enroll in the Health FSA.
Medical Plan Rates
Plans Available During Open Enrollment
Visit UCnet for a complete overview of benefits and plans.
- Supplemental Health
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Plans Available at Any Time
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability aren’t part of Open Enrollment, but you can apply at any time.
See plans available to you year round
Resources
Alex: Your Virtual Benefits Guide
Alex help you determine which plan is best for you, taking into account your customized rates, medical care needs and where you live.
Medical Plan Overview for 2027
A video recording and slide deck outline the health plan services and options available to you and your family.
The UC Davis Health Care Facilitator Program specializes in troubleshooting the use of UC health plans and coordinating them with Medicare.
More Helpful Links
- UCnet Open Enrollment 2027 website: English | Spanish
- Which medical plan is right for you?
- Open Enrollment brochure: Faculty and Staff (PDF) | Retirees (PDF)
- 2027 Plan Changes
Plans Available to You At Any Time
You can enroll in these plans or make changes through UCPath all year long
- Supplemental Life Insurance
You can apply to enroll in or increase your coverage under Supplemental Life Insurance at any time. - Voluntary Disability Insurance
You can apply to enroll in the Voluntary Short-Term and/or Long-Term Disability plan at any time. - Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
You may enroll or change your AD&D coverage at any time through UCPath. - Adoption Assistance Plan
UC supports eligible faculty and staff who wish to expand their immediate families through adoption and provides financial support through reimbursement. - Pet Insurance
You can enroll in pet insurance at any time and your coverage will be effective approximately 14 days after your application is approved by Nationwide.