The campus benefits unit will hold seven open-forum open enrollment presentations during the month of November for those interested in learning about the group insurance plans for 2006. The open enrollment period runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 — all changes take effect Jan. 1, 2006.

The presentations are approximately one hour in length and reservations are not required. They are scheduled at the MU Mee Room for the following times and dates:

• Nov. 3, 9 a.m.
• Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m.
• Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.
• Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m.
• Nov. 22, 9 a.m.
• Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m.

During open enrollment, one can change to a different medical plan or add eligible family members; enroll in or opt out of medical, dental and vision plans or cancel coverage for family members; and enroll or re-enroll in other plans and accounts.

A six-page booklet was mailed to each employee's home address this past week. The site at http://www.ucop.edu also contains useful information. For more details, call (530) 752-1774, (530) 752-1765 or (916) 734-7021.