Open Enrollment ended October 9, 2026

Open Enrollment is now closed. The effective date of all Open Enrollment transactions will be January 1, 2027.

What's new for 2027?

Health Plan Rate Changes

Effective January 1, 2027, rates for most health plans will change.

Health Plan Expansions and Exits

• UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance HMO will exit all counties; no longer part of CalPERS health plan offerings. Visit CalPERS for additional information.
• UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony HMO will exit all counties; no longer part of CalPERS health plan offerings. Visit CalPERS for additional information.
• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO will exit Monterey County.
• Sutter Health Plan HMO: New Basic health plan, offering Sutter Medical Group, available in Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, and Yolo counties.
• Blue Shield of California EPO will be expanded into the following counties: Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, San Bernardino, Sutter, and Yuba counties.
• Kaiser Permanente HMO will be expanded the following counties in northwestern Nevada: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe Counties.

Health Benefit Design Changes

Beginning July 1, 2027, all Basic health plans will offer coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility as required by Senate Bill 729 for CalPERS Basic HMO plans. The CalPERS Board also approved these benefits for the Basic PPO plans effective July 1, 2027.

The Standard - Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance

New for 2027, The Standard Insurance will allow eligible active members the opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life insurance (up to $100,000 for self and/or a spouse/registered domestic partner for up to $50,000) without providing Evidence of Insurability. If you currently have less than $100,000 of coverage or you are not currently enrolled, you can apply for this enhanced benefit.

Open Enrollment Resources

Health Premium Rate Guide
Update Your Beneficiary Information
Frequently Asked Questions