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0:00 Introduction
0:34 2026 Open Enrollment
4:00 2027 Health Plans and Changes
14:04 Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans
18:59 Dental and Vision
22:40 Open Enrollment Resources
25:37 Open Enrollment Communications
26:36 Employer Resources
27:43 CalPERS Educational Forum
28:32 Live Questions and Answers
2026 Open Enrollment Employer Webinar
Open Enrollment can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Join our webinar to learn about changes for 2027 and explore tools and resources that can help you make informed decisions.

0:00 Presentation
1:28 What is Open Enrollment?
2:08 2027 Health Plans and Changes
13:32 Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans
18:26 Medicare
23:48 Dental and Vision
29:15 Open Enrollment Resources
32:44 Open Enrollment Communications
34:33 Ways to Make Open Enrollment Changes
35:32 Live Questions and Answers
CalPERS Open Enrollment | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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