Available Medical Plans
UC offers an assortment of HMO, PPO, HRA with PPO, and point-of-service medical plans from which to choose.

• California Employees
• Employees living outside California

Eligibility
You are eligible for a choice of plans if you are eligible for Full or Mid-level Benefits. Employees eligible for Core Benefits enroll in the Core Medical Plan, a fee for service plan.

• If you are a new employee;
• if you have a new family member;
• if you are a newly eligible employee;
• if you have lost other group insurance
• after your period of initial eligibility ends.

Choosing a Plan
Use these tools to help you choose the right UC-sponsored plan for you and your family:

• The Medical Plan Comparison provides information about how various types of plans (HMOs, PPOs, etc.) work.
• The Medical Plan Chooser allows you to compare UC-sponsored medical plans based on criteria important to you.
• If you have further questions, see the medical plans websites, your Benefits Office or the person in your department who handles benefits.

Behavioral Health Benefits
UC's medical benefits include behavioral health benefits, which are provided by United Behavioral Health (UBH).

Terminating Enrollment
If you leave UC employment or your child turns 23.

Other Information About:

• Balance billing
• Changing plans
• Enrolling in Medicare
• Imputed income
• Resolving disputes
• Benefits for employees living abroad

Quick Links

• Medical Benefits Summaries
• Medical Plan Costs
• Compare Medical Plans
• Dental Plan Chooser
• Find a Doctor
• Prescription Information
• Medical Plan Contacts
• Wellness Resources
• HIPAA website
• COBRA
• Evidence of Coverage Book