Open enrollment for 2026 UCC Health Benefit Plans begin October 14 through November 14. Please read our legal announcement here, and see a few plan updates below.
The UCC Medical Benefits Plan offers a schedule of comprehensive benefits to assist participants in maintaining healthy lifestyles, with emphasis on preventive care, wellness, and chronic condition management. The Plan offers flexibility and choice, including:
- Three Medical Plan options (Plans A, B, and C) that offer varying levels of benefits and premiums to fit each participant's individual needs
- A Medicare Advantage Plan with Rx for Medicare-eligible participants
- Access to nationwide Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) for cost-effective medical and pharmacy care, as well as flexibility for the participant to use in-network or out-of-network providers
We are pleased to partner with the following vendors to provide Plan participants with greater access to care through nationwide provider networks:
- Hospital and Medical Services: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Mental Health/Substance Use Treatment Services: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Pharmacy Services: Express Scripts, Inc.
- Medicare Advantage Plan: Humana (Open Enrollment is October 14 through December 7)
What You Need to Know
- Qualifying Life Events: Your 2026 benefit elections are generally irrevocable unless you experience a qualifying mid-year election change event. Any mid-year election change request must be on account of and correspond with your qualifying event. Examples of qualifying mid-year election events include marriage, birth, adoption, death and certain changes in employment status. Contact the Pension Boards for additional information.
- New Hire Enrollment Period and Statement of Health: The Statement of Health requirement applies to any individual seeking to first enroll in medical coverage outside of their first 90 days of eligibility with their current participating employer. The Statement of Health requirement also applies to any individual seeking to enroll in Life & Disability Benefits outside of their initial 90 days of eligibility.
New FSA Adoption Agreement (For Employers)
Employer organizations offering Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans for their employees, must sign a new adoption agreement.
New and Notable Plans
Access the following new plan enhancements beginning January 1, 2026, by taking the following steps.
Sign up for My Highmark
It’s a simpler way to manage your plan and get personalized health program recommendations.
With the My Highmark app or website, you can:
- Use your virtual ID card and review your benefit grid by clicking Access Benefits.
- Search for a provider and see what health care tools you have access to by selecting Get Care.
- Find health programs and advice by selecting Journey.
- Get help from Member Service by going to Support.
To register, download the My Highmark app or visit My Highmark. Existing members can use their current online username and password, but new members will need a member ID or Social Security number. Make sure you have your mobile phone or email handy to authenticate your account and log in.
Mental Well-Being
Members have access to Mental Well-Being powered by Spring Health. This mental health care option can help you or your family get the right care right away and make room for the future.
Benefits include:
- Personalized care
- Care Navigators
- Fast Access
Well360 Virtual Health
Members have a new and improved virtual care program that replaces Teladoc. Well360 Virtual Health is a new program available to you. Plus, virtual visits with your own network doctor will still be covered if your doctor offers virtual care.
Virtual Physical Therapy
Get relief from joint, muscle, and pelvic health on your schedule. Through Virtual Physical Therapy, physical therapy sessions can be completed when and where it’s most convenient for you.
Participants or interested applicants with additional questions are encouraged to contact a Health Services Representative by calling 1.800.642.6543.