Don't Panic - Part 2

Blog readers may recall our prior post - based on news reports - that UC Health and Anthem Blue Cross were in a contract renewal dispute. It was also noted that such disputes often occur with a resolution eventually reached. 

As it happens, CUCEA and CUCRA (the two systemwide organizations for emeriti and retirees) had a joint meeting on Wednesday in person at UC-Davis and via Zoom. The key thing learned there is that the current negotiations do not affect the UC health plans provided through Anthem Blue Cross. The UC plans are separate from others and will run through 2024 regardless of what occurs in the above-mentioned negotiations. So, you can either renew or choose and Anthem Blue Cross plan at UC as an employee or emeriti/retiree during open enrollment without worrying that it will be somehow discontinued.

Below you can hear Cheryl Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer for UC, explain the situation:

Or direct to https://ia804509.us.archive.org/27/items/health-services-committee-afternoon/Anthem%20Blue%20Cross%20Issue%2010-25-2023.mp4.