State HR
Professionals

Welcome, State HR Professionals

This webpage is your central hub for managing employee benefits.
Here, you’ll find valuable resources, training opportunities, and updates to support you in assisting employees with their benefits.

What’s New for HR Professionals

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CalPERS Open Enrollment Employer Webinar

Learn what’s new for CalPERS Health Open Enrollment and find out about employer and member resources. CalPERS hosted a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 presenting an overview including:

  • Information about CalPERS health plans and benefit changes for 2026
  • Open Enrollment resources accessible on the CalPERS website and in myCalPERS
  • Answers to frequently asked questions
  • Tips and insights to assist employers in guiding their employees through Open Enrollment
  • Employers are encouraged to review the webinar topics

A recording and FAQs is available on the CalPERS OE for Employers webpage.

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Virtual Lunch & Learn Sessions

CalHR hosted a Virtual Lunch and Learn Session on Sept. 25, 2025 to help HR professionals stay informed on Open Enrollment processes, updates to benefits and best practices. We encourage you to join future sessions to refresh your knowledge and ask any additional questions.

Visit the Open Enrollment Resources for HR Professionals webpage to access the presentation.

Subscribe to our HR Benefits updates below for notifications about upcoming sessions.

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Health Enrollment Self-Service for State Active Employees

Health benefits are provided through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS has launched a new self-service feature for state active employees, allowing them to submit health enrollment changes and supporting documentation directly through their myCalPERS account. For details, visit the CalPERS Health Enrollment Self-Service for State Active Employees webpage.

Resources for HR Professionals

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Learn the fundamentals of administering state employee benefits.

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Read overviews of benefits available to state employees and retirees.

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Access resources for assistance with benefits administration tasks.

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Get important documents and other timely Open Enrollment information.

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Find CalHR Benefits contact information by program.

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Share information to help state employees make informed choices about their benefits.