UC updates employee health packages for 2016-2017 academic year

By Elisa Lee

The University of California’s updated employee health packages for the next academic year will focus on preventative services for certain diseases, according to a UCLA statement.

Open Enrollment opened Thursday, giving UC employees the ability to review updated health packages and choose one that suits their needs. Next year’s benefit packages will cost up to $6 more per month than previous plans, said Rebecca Trounson, a UC Office of the President spokesperson.

Certain health packages offered for the 2016-2017 academic year will aim to provide preventative measures for those at risk for certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. The current benefits focus more on chiropractic and acupuncture services, as requested by some UC employees.

A new program included in next year’s packages is a hotline for individuals seeking to quit smoking, called “Quit for Life.” Other benefits include support for autism care and immunization coverage for employees who travel. Trounson said the UC aims to control costs of employees’ plans while offering a full range of medical coverage.

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[Source]: Daily Bruin