Emeriti & Retirees Associations

Health Net Open Enrollment Virtual Webinar

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Health Net plan 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

• The Health Net Open Enrollment Virtual Webinar flyer can be viewed at: https://hr.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/oe2024-healthnew_webinar_nolink.pdf
• The Health Net Open Enrollment PowerPoint presentation can be viewed at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/2024-health-net-oe-presentation
• View the Health Net Open Enrollment YouTube video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObETeO1ywCQ

Benefits Open Enrollment Kaiser Permanente Virtual Webinars

• Monday, October 30, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Non-Medicare Eligible
• Monday, October 30, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Medicare Eligible 

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

• Kaiser Medicare HMO Open Enrollment Pre-Recorded Presentation
  • Book a 15-minute virtual appointment to speak with a representative one-on-one.

How to Participate

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

The 2023 Benefits Open Enrollment Kaiser Permanente Workshop flyer can be viewed at: https://hr.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/oe2024-kaiser_webinar_retiree_nolink.pdf

UC Riverside In-Person, On-Campus Benefits, Health and Wellness Fair!

Thursday, November 2 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Back by popular demand is the in-person UC Riverside Benefits, Health, and Wellness Fair which will be held on November 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bell Tower. There will be Free Massages and UCR Health will provide Free Flu Shots, while supplies last!  The event will host over 40 vendors including representatives from our health and welfare plans, vendor giveaways, healthy snacks, raffle giveaway, photo booth with Scotty the Bear, and so much more. Please join us for this festive and informative event.

How to Participate:

• Visit the UC Riverside Bell Tower to join in the festivities.
• The UC Riverside In-Person, On Campus Benefits, Health and Wellness Fair flyer can be viewed at: https://hr.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/BenefitsHealthWellnessFair_2024.pdf
• For more information, please visit the UCR 2024 Open Enrollment website at: https://emeriti-retirees.ucr.edu/ucr-open-enrollment-2024.

Open Enrollment Emeriti and Retirees' Virtual Help Desk

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To help select the right benefit plans for you, the Human Resources Benefits Office is sponsoring a Virtual Open Enrollment Help Desk. UCR Benefits Representatives will be available by telephone and email to answer any questions you have about the 2024 Open Enrollment.

Telephone: (951) 827-2636 or (951) 827-5086
Email: benefits@ucr.edu

The 2024 Open Enrollment Emeriti and Retirees' Virtual Help Desk flyer can be viewed at: https://hr.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/oe2024-retirees-virtual-help-desk-flyer_nolink.pdf

• UC Open Enrollment website: The 2024 Open Enrollment website is available and can be viewed at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/index.html  .
  • How to Enroll Instructions

• UCR Pre-Recorded Open Enrollment Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded and is pre-recorded to provide you with an overview of the 2024 plan changes tailored to emeriti and retirees and can be viewed at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/2024-emeriti-and-retiree-open-enrollment-reviewrecorded
• 2024 Medical Plan Costs: The 2024 Medical Plan Costs can be viewed on the UCnet webpage at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/uc-retiree-premium-estimator-2024-0

• Anthem Blue Cross – UC Care, UC HSP, and CORE: https://www.brainshark.com/alliant/ucnonmedicare2024oe

• Behavioral Health: Behavioral health and substance abuse coverage are provided by Anthem Blue Cross for emeriti and retirees enrolled in CORE, UC Care and UC Health Savings Plan (HSP). For more information on the Behavioral Health plan, please visit the UCnet: Behavioral Health Benefits webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/health-plans/behavioral-health/index.html 

• Benefits Open Enrollments Changes on UCRAYS: Changes during Open Enrollment can be made on UCRAYS at: https://retirementatyourservice.ucop.edu/UCRAYS/Account/LoginERetire
• ARAG Legal Plan: ARAG Legal Insurance gives you access to basic, personal legal help. The plan provides online, over-the-phone or in-person access and covers specific legal services. These services are provided through ARAG at an annual cost much less than the average hourly rate for an attorney in California. The legal insurance plan helps mainly with routine preventive or defensive matters and covers most legal needs. For more information about the ARAG Legal Insurance plan, please visit the UCnet Open Enrollment webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/other-benefits/legal-plan.html

• Delta Dental Plans: Choose a Delta Dental DHMO plan for lower costs or a DPPO plan for more flexibility. Be sure there are dentists available in your area before enrolling in the DHMO plan. For more information please visit the UCnet: Dental Plan webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/health-plans/dental/index.html

• Health Net: This Health Net Open Enrollment PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the plan coverage and what is new for 2024 and can be viewed at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/2024-health-net-oe-presentation

• How to Enroll in Medicare: Information on how to enroll in Medicare for self or a family member can be viewed at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/how-to-enroll/retiree/enrolling-in-a-medicare-plan.html

• How to Enroll, One with Medicare, One Without: This webpage shared information for split-Medicare families and can be viewed at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/how-to-enroll/retiree/split-or-mixed-medicare-families.html 

• Kaiser Medicare HMO Open Enrollment Pre-Recorded Presentation
  • Book a 15-minute virtual appointment to speak with a representative one-on-one.

• Medical costs are rising: Choose the benefits that are right for you: This article highlights the 2024 changes to health plans and what to look out for when making your decision. For more information please visit UCnet at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2023/10/medical-costs-are-rising-choose-the-benefits-that-are-right-for-you-from-oct-26-through-nov-17-2023.html#:~:text=Open%20Enrollment%20for%202024%20benefits,understand%20your%20options%20and%20costs. 

• Medical Plans Comparison Chart: This webpage provides a quick reference guide to the benefits and costs of each plan and can be viewed at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/medical-plans/retiree/compare-plans.html

• Medical Plan Costs: This webpage goes over the monthly plan costs for retirees and can be viewed on the UCnet webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/medical-plans/retiree/plan-costs.html

• Nationwide Pet Insurance: UC offers preferred pricing on pet insurance through Nationwide, and you may enroll anytime — not just during Open Enrollment. Nationwide has two benefit options designed for the pets of UC emeriti and retirees—coverage for accidents and illness or more comprehensive coverage that also includes preventive care and wellness services. Plans are available for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and exotics (such as reptiles); animals categorized as livestock (including horses) are not eligible. For more information on the UC Pet Insurance program, please visit the UC Nationwide Pet Insurance website at: https://www.petinsurance.com/uc/

• RASC Call Tree Menu Options for Open Enrollment: The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) has shared the RASC Call Center Tree Menu Options which includes the Open Enrollment option to assist callers to select the correct option for meeting their need(s). The menu options can be viewed at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/rasc-call-tree-menu-options-open-enrollment-10192023

• UC  Medical Plan Contacts: Contact information of UC Medical plans is provided on the UCnet webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/contacts/plan-contacts.html

• UnitedHealthcare UC Medicare Choice: This PowerPoint presentation includes information on Medicare basics, plan benefits, programs, eligibility and enrollment overview and can be viewed at: https://live-ucr-retirees.pantheonsite.io/document/unitedhealthcareuc-medicare-choice-2024

• Vision Service Plan (VSP) Retiree Open Enrollment: Please visit the VSP website to learn about the plan enhancements with new rates. For more information, please visit the VSP webpage at: https://ucretirees.vspforme.com/.

• What's New! Medical Plan Changes Website: This webpage will provide the medical plan changes for the upcoming year and can be viewed at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/medical-plans/retiree/plan-changes.html

• Where to Begin the Open Enrollment Process: This webpage provides a guided checklist for retirees to get started on open enrollment planning. For more information, please visit the  UCnet webpage at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/oe/get-started/retirees.html