CalArts and CU-UAW Meet for Third and Fourth Special Sessions on Changes to Healthcare Benefits for the April 2026-March 2027 Benefit Plan Year

On Feb. 9 and Feb. 11, CalArts and CU-UAW met for additional special sessions to discuss this year’s annual changes to healthcare benefits for the April 2026 to March 2027 cycle.  

As context, these were the third and fourth sessions conducted to discuss the topic. Today (Feb. 11) was the last day for the parties to attempt to reach agreement in order to allow sufficient time for employee communications, plan finalization, and back-end administration—so open enrollment can run smoothly and coverage can begin April 1.