With a qualifying event, state, public agency, and school retirees can submit most health enrollment changes online, along with supporting documentation, through their myCalPERS account. Retirees can:

  • Newly enroll in health and dental benefits (state retirees only)
  • Change health plans outside of Open Enrollment
  • Recertify Parent-Child Relationships
  • Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) (State Retirees Only)
  • Add or remove dependents
  • Cancel coverage

During the annual Open Enrollment period, all retirees can submit Open Enrollment changes online. Retirees can:

  • Newly enroll in health and dental benefits (state retirees only)
  • Change health plans
  • Change dental plans (state retirees only)
  • Add or remove dependents
  • Cancel coverage

What All Retirees Need to Know

When using myCalPERS to submit your health enrollment request:

  • You’ll see which documents are required and can upload them at your convenience.
  • We’ll receive an electronic notification to verify eligibility and approve the request.
  • You’ll receive an email and confirmation letter in your myCalPERS account when your request is approved.
  • You can view the status of your request at any time.