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A Guide to Changing Your Health Coverage

If you're a retiree who needs to make a change to your health coverage during Open Enrollment, follow these instructions to make changes online.

  1. Visit my.calpers.ca.gov to access your myCalPERS account. Select Active Members & Retirees.

myCalPERS pre-log in screen. The Participant radio button is highlighted.

  1. Log in to your myCalPERS account or register now if you need an account. Enter your Username and select Continue.

myCalPERS participant log in screen

  1. Enter your Password and select Log In

myCalPERS member home screen. The Health tab and Open Enrollment navigation link are highlighted

  1. Select Open Enrollment under the Health tab

Change Health Benefits button

  1. Select the Change Health Benefits button at bottom of screen.

Change Health Benefits button

  1. Select desired option and follow instructions to:
    • Change your medical plan
    • Remove or add dependent

myCalPERS Change Your Health Benefits screen. The radio buttons for Change Medical Plan, Cancel Medical Plan, and Remove or Add a Dependent are highlighted.