[Ucrfacultyandstaff] It’s Time for Benefits Open Enrollment

Wed Oct 30 18:03:16 PDT 2024

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October 31, 2024
To:
Faculty and Staff
From:
Central HR Benefits Office
Re:
It’s Time for Benefits Open Enrollment
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

It is essential for all Faculty and Staff to review New Medical Plan Design and Rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays to consider your options and costs.

After reviewing the medical plan changes, if you are satisfied with your current benefit elections and not making any changes, no action is required for Open Enrollment, and all existing benefits will roll over to the new plan year effective January 1, 2025.
If you are enrolled in the Flexible Spending Account Plans (DepCare FSA and Health FSA), you are required to renew your contribution amounts during Open Enrollment.

New this year

  *   New Medical Plan Design and Rate changes, including increased out of pocket expenses and copays.
  *   Review the UCOP Medical Plan Changes Communication – Systemwide Human Resources Vice President Cheryl Lloyd’s letter to the UC community about medical plan changes for 2025.<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/employee-news/letter-from-systemwide-hr-vp-cheryl-lloyd/>| Frequently asked questions on UCnet<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/understanding-your-benefits/details-about-your-benefits/oe-2025-benefits-faq/>.
  *   CORE will now have a monthly premium!  Please review your coverage options.<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/health-welfare/medical/core/>
  *   ALEX Benefits Counseling Tool offers enhanced features to assist in selecting the best benefit plan options and costs for you and your family.
  *   Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance will roll over into the Limited Health Savings Account.  However, you MUST re-enroll to participate in FSA for 2025.
  *   Prudential Supplement Health Plans (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity) offer new and restored benefits.
  *   ARAG Legal Identity Theft feature offers additional adult family member enrollment options
  *   Open Enrollment deadline: Make your elections by Friday, November 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

UCR Open Enrollment Benefits Website - Tools and Resources

The UCR 2025 Benefits Open Enrollment website<https://hr.ucr.edu/benefits/open-enrollment> for faculty and staff is available to access valuable information about this year’s benefit plans, and highlights important, need to know changes and information regarding benefit costs and options for the coming year.

Please download the UCR Faculty and Staff Pre-Recorded Open Enrollment Presentation<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-Active-Employees-Open-Enrollment-Review-Recorded.pptx> to review our pre-recorded presentation highlighting new plan rates, enhancements, and changes.

Links to Additional Resources:

  *   UCnet Open Enrollment Website<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/>
  *   How to Enroll in Benefits via the UCPath Portal - OE<https://spwebserv.ucop.edu/SelfServiceUsers/PORplayer/index.html?Guid=b8e5fa73-9fd4-469f-a471-66acb9f23de9&bypasstoc=0>

Open Enrollment Events and Education

Open Enrollment Virtual Help Desk | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-staff-virtual-help-desk-flyer.pdf>

  *   Tuesday, November 5, 2024, | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reach out to the Human Resources Benefits Office during the Virtual Open Enrollment Help Desk hours to receive guidance and obtain answers to questions regarding the changes to health and welfare plans. UCR Benefits Representatives will be available to assist by email at benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu> and by phone at 951.827.2636 and 951.827.5086.

Health Net HMO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-healthnet-webinar.pdf>

  *   Wednesday, November 6, 2024, | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Health Net representatives will provide a summary of the Health Net plan benefits and answer any questions you may have.

How to Participate:

  *   Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038
  *   Meeting ID: 904 147 3038
  *   Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

UCR Health Overview Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-ucrhealth-overview-webinar.pdf>

  *   Wednesday, November 6, 2024, | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

UCR Health is affiliated with the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and has a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals with medical offices located throughout the Inland Empire, you don’t have to travel long distances for access to quality healthcare.

How to Participate:

  *   Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038
  *   Meeting ID: 904 147 3038
  *   Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

UC Riverside In-Person, On-Campus Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair! | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/Benefits-oe-Health-Wellness-Fair.pdf>

  *   Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us and over 40 benefit plan providers for the in-person UC Riverside Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair on November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the HUB Room 302 featuring Free Massages, Selfie Photo Booth with Scotty Bear, provider giveaways, raffle drawings, healthy snacks and more.

How to Participate:

  *   Join us at the HUB, Third Floor, Room 302 at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Kaiser Permanente HMO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-Kaiser_webinar_facultystaff.pdf>

  *   Friday, November 8, 2024, | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Kaiser Permanente representatives will provide a summary of the Kaiser Permanente plan options and answer any questions you may have.

How to Participate:

  *   Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038
  *   Meeting ID: 904 147 3038
  *   Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

Anthem Blue Cross (Accolade) PPO Open Enrollment Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-accolade-webinar.pdf>

  *   Wednesday, November 13, 2024, | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Accolade representatives will provide a summary of the Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan options and answer any questions you may have.

How to Participate:

  *   Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038
  *   Meeting ID: 904 147 3038
  *   Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

Navitus Prescription Drug Program Webinar | View Flyer<https://documents.ucr.edu/HR-Benefits/benefits-oe-Navitus-webinar.pdf>

  *   Wednesday, November 13, 2024, | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Anthem Navitus Prescription Drug Program representative will share a summary of the changes, new copays, and answer any questions you may have.

How to Participate:

  *   Zoom: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9041473038
  *   Meeting ID: 904 147 3038
  *   Dial-in: (669) 900-6833

Contact us
For questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact the Benefits Office via email at benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.

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