Retiree
Open Enrollment

2025 Open Enrollment: September 15 – October 10

Life in retirement can change, and your benefits should change to meet your needs. Open Enrollment is your yearly chance to look at your coverage and make updates that support the life you want to enjoy, with benefits for a life well lived. Any changes you make during the 2025 Open Enrollment period will begin on January 1, 2026.

Learn more about your retiree benefits from this virtual event, recorded on September 30.

Learn how to enroll or make updates as a retiree during Open Enrollment

Important Open Enrollment Dates

15 September 2025

Open Enrollment

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

Virtual Retiree Forum

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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

Retiree Open Enrollment Resources

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Virtual Library

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

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Need Assistance?

For questions or support with your benefits, email RetireeBenefits@calhr.ca.gov.

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