Virtual Event: Understanding Your CalHR-Administered Benefits: A Retiree Stakeholder Forum
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1-3 p.m., Pacific Time
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
This event was designed for State of California retirees to learn about retiree benefits administered by CalHR and to prepare for the upcoming Open Enrollment period.
Highlights from the Forum:
- Presentations from participating benefits carriers, including Delta Dental, DeltaCare, MetLife, Premier Access, Western Dental, VSP, ARAG and The Standard
- Key details about the upcoming Open Enrollment period
- Information about benefit options and enhancements for 2026
- Live Q&A
Benefits administered by CalHR include:
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Group legal insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
(Note: Health care coverage is administered separately by CalPERS.)
Watch the Virtual Retiree Forum Recording
The full recording is available to watch at your convenience here.
Please note: We experienced some brief audio issues at the start of the event. The opening announcements were repeated at the 1:30:00 mark to ensure everyone could hear them clearly.
Access the Virtual Retiree Forum Slides
View slide deck of the Virtual Retiree Forum for your convenience here: Virtual Retiree Forum Presentation
For questions about the forum or CalHR-administered benefits, please contact RetireeBenefits@calhr.ca.gov.
If you are seeking benefit plan highlights and other benefits materials, please view our Retiree Bookshelf.
For additional information about Open Enrollment, please visit the Retiree Open Enrollment Resources webpage.
Note: Open Enrollment is Sept. 15 – Oct. 10, 2025. This is the opportunity for State of California retirees to enroll in or make changes to their benefits and ensure they and their loved ones have the right coverage for the future. Changes made during the 2025 Open Enrollment period will take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
