Open
Enrollment

2025 Open Enrollment Season is coming soon!

Changes to your life can require changes to your benefits. Open Enrollment is your yearly opportunity to enroll or make changes to your benefits for a life well lived. The 2025 Open Enrollment season will be from Sept. 15 – Oct. 10, 2025. Benefit changes made during the 2025 Open Enrollment season will be effective January 1, 2026.

Review your current benefits to see if they still meet your needs

Explore and compare plans to fit your budget and needs utilizing the Benefits Calculator

Learn more by attending Open Enrollment events

Coming Soon – Learn how to enroll or make updates to your current enrollment

Important Open Enrollment Dates

10 September 2025

Virtual Benefits Fair

Day 1
Registration Coming Soon
11 September 2025

Virtual Benefits Fair

Day 2
Registration Coming Soon
15 September 2025

Open Enrollment

First day to enroll or change your existing enrollment
16 September 2025

Open Enrollment Fair

Join us in front of the State Capitol in Sacramento, CA
10 October 2025

Open Enrollment

Last day to enroll, change or cancel your existing enrollment
1 January 2026

Effective Date

Actions taken during Open Enrollment go into effect

Open Enrollment Resources

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Virtual Library

Learn more about available benefit options to assist you in making informed choices during Open Enrollment.

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Benefits Calculator

Use this tool to calculate premiums, and make informed financial decisions about your benefits.

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Need Assistance?

For questions or support with your benefits, contact your departmental personnel office.

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State HR Professionals
Access your benefits administration resources.