UC offers the following types of medical plans:

• Health maintenance organization (HMO)– Health Net or Kaiser
• Point-of-service (POS)– Blue Cross Plus
• Preferred provider organization (PPO) – Blue Cross PPO
• Health Reimbursement Account with PPO – CIGNA Choice Fund
• A fee-for-service – CORE

For details on these plans, consult Your Group Insurance Plans (PDF).

For information on other types of health insurance, see summary pages on:

• Dental plans
• Vision plan

Other online resources: At Your Service offers detailed benefits information and resources. Topics include:

• Health and welfare benefits
• Family changes
• Forms and publications

New employees or current employees who have just become benefits-eligible may attend a Benefits Orientation or watch on an online video about medical plan options. See How to enroll for benefits for more information.

The Benefits Health and Welfare Expo (Benefits Fair), offered during open enrollment in fall, provides the opportunity for faculty and staff to confer directly with benefit plan carrier representatives, UCSD healthcare network providers, and benefits representatives from Human Resources.

Need an expert? Contact your Benefits representative.