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2027 Open Enrollment

  • Oct 29 - Nov 20, 2026
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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UC Open Enrollment Begins October 29, 2026

Log into UCPath to update your 2027 benefit elections from October 29, 8:00 a.m. through November 20, 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Get Prepared

Beginning October 26, the UC Open Enrollment website will fully launch. Start here to learn more about your Health and Benefit options, plan changes, and how to enroll. This page is organized to help current faculty & staff as well as retirees.

Review Your Current Benefits

  • Review any recent changes in your personal or family circumstances so you can be prepared to make updates during Open Enrollment
  • Log in to UCPath to review and complete any pending benefit actions before Open Enrollment. You can navigate to Benefits & Retirement > Health & Welfare Benefits > Update My Benefits to check if you have open items

Verify Your Personal and Dependent Information

Review your personal and dependent information to confirm it’s accurate

  • Updates to your home, mailing and email addresses can be made on the Personal Information page
  • Updates to dependent information can be made by submitting an Update Dependent Info eForm, located under Benefits & Retirement > Forms

In preparation to implement UCPath eForm enhancements, all Benefits eForms will be unavailable September 16-21.

Verify Dependent Coverage

If you received a Family Member Eligibility Verification (FMEV) request from UnifyHR, be sure to complete it for any dependents who still need verification. Dependents who remain unverified will lose coverage and cannot be re-enrolled during Open Enrollment.

Resources (coming soon)

  • Open Enrollment Demo video: provides a step-by-step guide to the enrollment process on UCPath.
  • Download Open Enrollment Packet (PDF)
  • ALEX – your personal benefits coach: (2027 information will be available in ALEX by October 30)
  • Guide to Enrolling in Benefits – Open Enrollment: This job aid will guide employees through their 2027 Open Enrollment event.
  • Open Enrollment – FSA for Medical Residents and Fellows: This job aid will guide Medical Resident and Fellows through the process of enrolling in Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans in UCPath.
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