Presentations for Employees
Presentation: UC Medical Plan Overview for 2027
This overview of University of California medical plans is intended to help active employees who need to know more about the HMO and PPO plans during Open Enrollment for 2027 and beyond. (This presentation does not discuss post-doctoral scholar, intern/resident or student benefits.)
Tools related to this presentation:
- Presentation slides [PowerPoint]
- 2027 Employee Medical Plan Premiums
- Regional Medical Plan Availability: The 2027 UC Medical Plan Availability Tool indicates plan availability by ZIP code and county.
- Local Medical Provider Availability by Plan:
- Local Medical Providers; lists all major local medical groups
- Search for network providers across California and beyond
- Compare plans side-by-side:
Streaming video:
- Part 1: Intro/changing medical plans
- Part 2: Prepaid medical plans/HMOs
- Part 3: PPO medical plans/conclusion
Presentation: Health Insurance After You Retire for 2026
Employees considering retirement, particularly those within a few years of retirement, may want to know more about the health coverage offered to UC retirees. The following presentation “paints the picture” of retiree health coverage and provides additional tools for those who want more information. Health Insurance After You Retire is part of the Transitioning to Retirement Workshop Series offered by the UC Davis Retiree Center. (This presentation does not discuss post-doctoral scholar, intern/resident or student benefits.)
NOTE: After this presentation was recorded, UCOP announced a change in policy effective 1/1/2026 that allows employees to change medical plans at retirement.
Tools related to this presentation:
- Presentation slides [PowerPoint]
- Retiree medical, dental premiums: 2026 UC Retiree Premium Estimator
- The 2026 UC Medical Plan Availability Tool indicates plan availability by ZIP code and county.
- Related site: UCnet: Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits