Open Enrollment Benefits Fairs
Open Enrollment is your time to enroll or make changes to your benefits for next year. The 2024 Open Enrollment season ended on October 11, 2024.
CalHR hosted In-Person and Virtual Benefits Fairs to help state civil service employees make informed choices about their benefits during Open Enrollment.
State employees had the opportunity to speak with benefit program vendors and health carriers. Missed it? State employees can also access on-demand webinars year-round towards the bottom of this page.
Note: You must be a current state employee or contracted CalHR benefits vendor to participate in our Benefits Fairs. Outside vendors and non-employees will be removed immediately from the event. If you are a state department and would like to host/cohost a Benefits Fair for a future Open Enrollment season, you may reach out to the Open Enrollment team by emailing us at OpenEnrollment@calhr.ca.gov.
Requests submitted from outside of State of California Departments will not be responded to.
In-Person Benefits Fairs
CalHR collaborated with state departments to host In-Person Benefits Fairs for state civil service employees in Northern, Central and Southern California for the 2024 Open Enrollment season.
Southern CA Benefits Fair - Sept. 10
| Date and Time | Location |
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Sept. 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan 11401 Bloomfield Avenue Benefit fair location in James Hall. |
Central CA Benefits Fair - Sept. 18
| Date and Time | Location |
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Sept. 18, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga 24511 West Jayne Avenue Check-in will be located on the west side of the breezeway. |
Northern CA Benefits Fair - Sept. 25
| Date and Time | Location |
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Sept. 25, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
CA State Capitol 1315 10th Street Check-in will be located on the west side of the Capitol in front of the steps on 10th Street, between L Street and N Street. |
Virtual Benefits Fair
This year’s Open Enrollment period is Sept. 16 – Oct. 11, 2024. CalHR hosted a two-day Virtual Benefits Fair for state civil service employees on Sept. 11-12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Virtual Benefits Fair for the 2024 Open Enrollment season has concluded.
State employees can still view pre-recorded videos and access resources to help make informed choices during Open Enrollment by accessing the Virtual Benefit Fair Resources below.
Virtual Resources
For additional benefits information, including pre-recorded webinars and videos, please view the benefit program vendor and health carriers below.
Health
ANTHEM
At Anthem Blue Cross we understand our health connects us to each other. What we all do impacts those around us. Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to our members, providing greater value to our customers, and helping improve the health of our communities. Please visit the Anthem website to learn more.
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BLUE SHIELD
Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health insurance organization offering health plans to CalPERS employees since 2003. Blue Shield of California currently offers three state-wide health plans for active employees, and one plan for CalPERS retirees. The three active health plans include the broad network Access+ HMO, the select network Trio HMO plan, and Blue Shield EPO. The comprehensive retiree plan is Blue Shield Medicare PPO. Please visit the Blue Shield website to learn more.
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BLUE SHIELD CCPOA
California Correctional Peace Officers Association are the men and women officers/guards working all the prisons across the state of CA. Please visit the CCPOA Medical plan website to learn more.
HEALTH NET
For over 40 years, Health Net has supported Californians through various stages of life, and that’s what we continue to do. We work to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Please visit the Health Net website to learn more.
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KAISER PERMANENTE
Kaiser Permanente is proud to be a trusted healthcare partner and to have cared for CalPERS members for almost 70 years. We’re more than a health plan: nationwide, over 12 million people turn to us for informed, coordinated care. Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Please visit the Kaiser Permanente website to learn more.
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OptumRX
SHARP
Sharp Health Plan is proud to provide CalPERS members with access to the award-winning care from our nationally recognized physicians and hospitals. We are the only locally based not-for-profit commercial health plan in San Diego, and we’re honored to serve you. Sharp Health Plan is CalPERS’ highest member-rated Commercial health plan – find out why better health insurance matters. Please visit the SHARP website to learn more.
Pre-recorded videos:
SHARP Performance Plus Basic Plan
SHARP Direct Advantage Medicare Plan
UNITEDHEALTHCARE
At UnitedHealthcare, we serve millions of people from their earliest years through their working lives and into retirement. What unites us is our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealthcare provides CalPERS members with the network providers you want, digital tools you need, doctors in your corner and health plans that make it easier to get the care you want. Please visit the UnitedHealthcare website to learn more.
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WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE
Western Health Advantage (WHA) is a leading health plan in Northern California, providing comprehensive health benefits. WHA is a nonprofit HMO headquartered in Sacramento with a service area that includes 10 Northern California counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, Colusa, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Humboldt.
Founded over 25 years ago by Dignity Health and NorthBay Health, CalPERS members have access to multiple medical groups, with exceptional physicians (and hospitals) from Hill Physicians Medical Group, Dignity Health’s Mercy Medical Group and Woodland Clinic, Meritage Medical Network, NorthBay Health, and Providence Medical Network. Please visit the Western Health Advantage website for more information.
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Dental
DELTA DENTAL
Since 1955, Delta Dental of California has offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. Delta Dental provides State of California employees access to fee for service plans with the PPO and PPO + Premier plans, and also the option of a Dental HMO through our DeltaCareUSA plan. Please visit the Delta Dental website to learn more.
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METLIFE
MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to our individual and institutional customers. We are committed to building a more confident future for all of our stakeholders—our colleagues, our communities, our customers and our shareholders. Please visit the Metlife Dental or Metlife Life websites for more information.
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PREMIER ACCESS
Premier Access has been successful in providing excellent dental benefits along with exceptional customer service in the beautiful state of California for more than 25 years. Premier Access is committed to providing quality service and innovative products that are flexible, affordable and with an expanded network with deep discounts. Please visit the Premier Access website to learn more.
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WESTERN DENTAL
As one of the oldest and most experienced dental and oral health organizations (DHMO’s) we are pleased to be able provide a dental plan with access to hundreds of convenient Private practice dentist and Western Dental locations across the state of California for you and your family. Since 2001 Western Dental Plan has been providing dental coverage to the State of California Employees and Annuitants. You can choose from a full network of private practice dentists and Western Dental owned-and-operated centers. Please visit the Western Dental website to learn more.
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Vision
VSP
As a health focused company your well-being is at the core of everything we do. VSP® Vision Care gives you access to quality eye care from VSP network doctors with low out-of-pocket costs. Get the most out of your vision plan with up to 98,000 provider access points including independent doctors, popular retailers, and online. Please visit the VSP website to learn more.
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Life Insurance
METLIFE
MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to our individual and institutional customers. We are committed to building a more confident future for all of our stakeholders—our colleagues, our communities, our customers and our shareholders. Please visit the Metlife Dental or Metlife Life websites for more information.
Pre-recorded videos:
Legal Insurance
ARAG
Legal is everywhere – from the everyday to the once in a lifetime. With ARAG®, employees can save time, stress, and money on legal issues with network attorney fees that are 100 percent paid in full for most covered matters. Voluntary benefits have been shown to improve employee retention and make companies more competitive, so why not offer your employees the most comprehensive legal insurance on the market? Plus, we make your job easier by offering straightforward implementation, administration, and enrollment along with ongoing employee communication and education. Please visit the ARAG website to learn more.
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Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
STANDARD
The Standard Insurance Company helps people achieve financial well-being and peace of mind by providing insurance, retirement and investment products and services. Long Term Disability is a voluntary insurance plan that is available to eligible excluded state employees only. This benefit replaces a portion of your income in the event you cannot work for six months or more due to a covered illness or injury. By protecting your income and helping you to meet your financial commitments in a time of need, this benefit can be key to maintaining your standard of living. Please visit The Standard website to learn more.
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Reimbursement Account
ASI
ASIFlex administers benefits such as FSA, HSA, COBRA, HRA, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, and Commuter benefit. Please visit the ASI Flex website to learn more.
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Voluntary Savings Programs
SAVINGS PLUS
Savings Plus is a voluntary retirement program allowing you to supplement your retirement benefits through tax-deferred and Roth payroll contributions. We offer a 401(k) Plan and a 457(b) Plan. Please visit the Savings Plus website to learn more.
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SCHOLARSHARE 529
No matter your child’s age, the best time to open a ScholarShare 529 is today. Because the sooner you start, the more you can take advantage of compound earnings and powerful tax benefits. Please visit the ScholarShare 529 website to learn more.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MAGELLAN
For over 50 years, Magellan Healthcare has provided quality care rooted in evidence-based innovations for mental health and wellbeing.
Phone: 1-866-EAP-4SOC (1-866-327-4762)
TTY users call: 711
Website: www.eap.calhr.ca.gov
Please view the Magellan website for the EAP video.
Employee Engagement
STATEWIDE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
The program is designed to provide a holistic approach in connecting state departments, with the capacity and community needed to support the overall wellbeing of California’s state workforce. Threading the needle of employee engagement through employee assistance, merit and recognition, and wellness. Please visit Benefits website to learn more.
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If you are seeking benefit plan highlights and other benefits materials, please view our Virtual Library.
For additional information about Open Enrollment, please visit the Open Enrollment webpage.
Note: The 2024 Open Enrollment period ended on Oct. 11, 2024. Changes made during the 2024 Open Enrollment period will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
