University of California · 2026 Retiree Health Plan Premium Estimator

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Select the UC contribution % for which you are eligible, then proceed to Step 3.

If you don't know your UC contribution %, proceed to step 1.
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Eligibility Group

If rehired, use date you rejoined UCRP. Safety members: choose Group 2.
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Age & Service

Include sick leave (if any). Enter whole years.
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Plan Selection

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UC Contribution

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Premium Results

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Complete the form on the left to see premium estimates.

Notes

  • This estimator does not include rates for the following groups: Retirees aged 65 or over without Medicare; union rates; rates for those who qualify through UCRP Disability; rates for those covered by Via Benefits; postdoctoral scholars; interns/residents; students.
  • Net Monthly Premium: the amount the retiree pays after UC's contribution is applied.
  • Part B Reimb. = Medicare Part B Reimbursement. If UC's contribution exceeds the plan cost, eligible Medicare members may receive the surplus (up to $185/person/month) toward Medicare Part B premiums.
  • Not available = plan is not available for that coverage combination.

Disclaimer

The primary intent of this insurance premium estimator is for those planning for retirement, or those who are already retired, to estimate their costs and UC’s contribution towards retiree medical and dental insurance premiums.

This insurance premium calculator is based upon information you input into the calculator, including your UCRP and/or Savings Choice service credit and your retiree health group. The calculator may not provide accurate premium rates in all circumstances. The estimate generated has been prepared to model a retirement scenario. It includes assumptions about your service credit, retiree health group, and other figures that may impact the premium amount that you may pay at retirement. It is based upon published rate schedules that may change between the date the estimate is generated and the date you retire. Any changes in your appointment, service credit, retiree health group or rate schedules may impact your actual insurance premium. The estimate generated is not a guaranteed premium rate and UC makes no representations that they will honor the estimate generated. Additional requirements, limitations and exclusions may apply.

The benefits of all employees, retirees, and plan beneficiaries are subject to change or termination at the time of contract renewal or at any other time by the University or other governing authorities. The University also reserves the right to determine new premiums, employer contributions and monthly costs at any time. Health and welfare benefits are not accrued or vested benefit entitlements. UC’s contribution toward the monthly cost of the coverage is determined by UC and may change or stop altogether, and may be affected by the state of California’s annual budget appropriation.

2026 Medical Plan Comparison — Net Monthly Premiums

UC Contribution: —
Set your eligibility inputs on the Medical, Dental Premiums tab to populate this chart.
Coverage
Level
UC Blue & Gold HMO /
UC Medicare Choice
Health Net HMO / UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO
Kaiser Permanente /
Senior Advantage
HMO / Medicare Advantage HMO
HealthSavings+
Blue Shield of CA
PPO with HSA
UC Care /
UC Medicare PPO
Blue Shield of CA PPO / Anthem Blue Cross
Medicare Supplement PPO
UC High Option
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO
UC Medicare PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO
UC Medicare PPO
without Rx
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO
UC Medicare Choice
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage PPO
Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb. Net Premium Part B Reimb.
Set your eligibility inputs on the Medical, Dental Premiums tab to populate this chart.

Notes

  • This estimator does not include rates for the following groups: Retirees aged 65 or over without Medicare; union rates; rates for those who qualify through UCRP Disability; rates for those covered by Via Benefits; postdoctoral scholars; interns/residents; students.
  • Net Monthly Premium: the amount the retiree pays after UC's contribution is applied.
  • Part B Reimb. = Medicare Part B Reimbursement. If UC's contribution exceeds the plan cost, eligible Medicare members may receive the surplus (up to $185/person/month) toward Medicare Part B premiums.
  • N/A = plan is not available for that coverage combination.

Disclaimer

The primary intent of this insurance premium estimator is for those planning for retirement, or those who are already retired, to estimate their costs and UC’s contribution towards retiree medical and dental insurance premiums.

This insurance premium calculator is based upon information you input into the calculator, including your UCRP and/or Savings Choice service credit and your retiree health group. The calculator may not provide accurate premium rates in all circumstances. The estimate generated has been prepared to model a retirement scenario. It includes assumptions about your service credit, retiree health group, and other figures that may impact the premium amount that you may pay at retirement. It is based upon published rate schedules that may change between the date the estimate is generated and the date you retire. Any changes in your appointment, service credit, retiree health group or rate schedules may impact your actual insurance premium. The estimate generated is not a guaranteed premium rate and UC makes no representations that they will honor the estimate generated. Additional requirements, limitations and exclusions may apply.

The benefits of all employees, retirees, and plan beneficiaries are subject to change or termination at the time of contract renewal or at any other time by the University or other governing authorities. The University also reserves the right to determine new premiums, employer contributions and monthly costs at any time. Health and welfare benefits are not accrued or vested benefit entitlements. UC’s contribution toward the monthly cost of the coverage is determined by UC and may change or stop altogether, and may be affected by the state of California’s annual budget appropriation.

👓 Vision Service Plan

Coverage Level Monthly Premium
U $12.43
UC $23.73
UA $23.52
UAC $29.05
Note: UC retirees must pay VSP directly; VSP premiums cannot be deducted from UC pension checks. Retirees enroll directly with VSP.

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