QUICK-REFERENCE GUIDEYour benefits
at a glance

1.

Getting Started
Starting a new job involves a lot ofchoices. This quick-reference guide isdesigned to help you understand themany benefits available, and how to
get started choosing the ones thatare right for you.

The summaries in this quick-reference
guide explain the plan provisions andthe policies and rules that govern
them. If a conflict exists between thesesummaries and the plan documents,
the plan documents govern. The Plan
Administrator has the authority tointerpret disputed provisions.

Terms and conditions of employment for
exclusively represented employees are
spelled out in the detailed contracts
that the university and the unions havenegotiated. Contract provisions cover all
aspects of employment. If you are in abargaining unit, you can find thecontract that applies to you on the
Labor Relations website (ucal.us/laborrelations), or directly from theunion. If you have questions about thedetails of contract provisions andimplementation or union
representation, contact the union
directly.
More Information:
ucal.us/laborrelations

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UC is committed to establishing andmaintaining cooperative relations with its
unions, and to bargaining constructively
and in good faith to come to agreementon the terms and conditions of
employment for the roughly 90,000 UC
employees in 31 bargaining units.
If you’re represented by a union, yourbenefits are governed by your union’scontract with UC and may be different
than the benefits outlined here. For
example, some bargaining units currently
participate in the 2016 Retirement
Choice Program and some do not.

The information in this booklet reflects theterms of the benefit plans as in effect Jan. 1,
2024. Please note that this is a summary of
your benefits only; additional requirements,
limitations and exclusions may apply. Refer toapplicable plan documents and regulations fordetails. The applicable plan documents andregulations and other applicable UC policies
will take precedence if there is a difference
between the provisions therein and those ofthis document.

Tip:
The sooner the better
Your benefits are valuable, so don’t
wait to enroll.
Retirement benefits: 90 days
It pays to enroll and start building
your retirement benefits wellbefore your deadline. If you’reeligible for a choice of retirement
benefits, your benefits will beprospective from the date youenroll — you lose UC contributions
and service credit if you wait toenroll. See section 5 for details on
your retirement benefits choices.
Health and welfare benefits:
31 daysDon’t miss this important deadline.
Faculty have a second 31-day
period of eligibility that begins on
their first day on campus.

1. Getting Started

Welcome to UC! Read this guide tolearn more about your benefits
choices and how and when to enroll.
For more details, keep A Complete
Guide to Your UC Health and Welfare
Benefits, the Retirement Benefits
Decision Guide and A Complete Guide
to Your UC Retirement Benefits handy.
They’re included in your Welcome Kit,
and available on UCnet.

1. Getting Started

SO LET’S GET STARTED…
Attend a live UCPath benefits webinar
to ask questions and learn more about
UC’s benefits program. See ucal.us/ucpathwebinar for a schedule.
Gather your family members’ Social
Security numbers and birthdates; you’ll
need them for benefits enrollment.
You’ll need to set up a UCPath accountto enroll in and manage your health andwelfare benefits and a UC Retirement
At Your Service (UCRAYS) account todesignate beneficiaries and manage
your UC Retirement Plan (UCRP)
benefits (if you have a pension benefit).
If you don’t have access to a computer,you can call UCPath at 855‑982‑7284 forhelp with your benefits enrollment.
SET UP YOUR BENEFITS ACCOUNTSFor easy access to all of your benefits
accounts, go to UCnet (ucal.us/ucnet)
and select “Faculty/Staff” to see sign-in
buttons for your benefits accounts.
UCPath
1. Click on “UCPath” from theUCnet homepage, or go to
ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu.
2. Sign in by using your network
username and password.
3. Using the links on the dashboard andin the left menu, update your accountwith your contact information (under“Personal Information”) and savetime and paper by opting for direct
deposit and electronic delivery of tax
forms (under “Income and Taxes”).
UCRAYS
1. Click on “UCRAYS” from theUCnet homepage, or go to
retirementatyourservice.ucop.edu
to create your account.
2. After agreeing to UC’s privacy
statement and terms of use, enter —for your first login only — your Social
Security number and date of birth.
3. For security, you’ll be asked a
few questions based on personal
information that only you are likely
to know.
4. Create your UCRAYS password.
5. If you’re using a computer or
smartphone that is secure, register
your trusted device. This can reduce
the steps in the login process.
6. Add your cell phone number andpersonal email address, if they’re notalready on file.
Now you’re ready to enroll in healthand other benefit plans.

ENROLL IN HEALTH AND
WELFARE BENEFITS
You’re eligible for Full, Mid-Level orCore benefits depending on the
duration and type of appointment you
have. You’ll see your benefits eligibility
in your UCPath account. For details
about your eligibility, see page 5 in A
Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits.
To enroll online, sign in to your UCPathaccount. You don’t have to do it all at
once — you are free to sign in anytime
during your first 31 days of employment
to complete your enrollment choices.
That includes weekends and holidays.
Meet ALEX!
Choosing benefits doesn’t have to
be complicated. ALEX is aconfidential online tool that helps
you select the best benefits for you
and your family.
Tell ALEX a little about yourself andget personalized guidance formaking the most of your UC healthand welfare benefits.
start.myalex.com/uc

If you don’t take any action during this31-day period of eligibility, you and yourdependents will not be enrolled in
UC-sponsored coverage. In most cases,
you won’t be able to change benefit plansor enroll family members until the next
Open Enrollment period. You will also
face more stringent requirements toenroll in some UC-sponsored insurance
programs, including voluntary disability
and supplemental life insurance.

VERIFY YOUR FAMILYMEMBERS’ ELIGIBILITY
If you enroll family members in UC
benefit plans, you must provide
documents to verify their eligibility forcoverage. Watch for the Family Member
Eligibility Verification packet in the mailto find out what you need to do.
More Information:
ucal.us/fmv
Please note that this is a summary of
your benefits only; additional
requirements, limitations and exclusions
may apply. Refer to applicable plan
documents and regulations for details.
The applicable policy issued by the
carrier and the University of California
Group Insurance Regulations and otherapplicable UC policies will takeprecedence if there is a difference
between the provisions therein andthose of this document.

Tips:
Name your beneficiaries.
Don’t forget to name beneficiaries
for your life insurance and accidental
death and dismemberment benefits,
your Health Savings Account if you
have one and your UCRP benefits if
you choose a pension. You can namethe same or a different beneficiaryfor each plan, and you can namemore than one beneficiary for any
plan. Just select “My Beneficiaries”
on UCRAYS and follow the
instructions. For retirement plansother than UCRP (Savings Choice orUC’s voluntary Retirement Savings
Program plans), select “update
beneficiaries” on myUCretirement.
com.
Confirm your choices.
About 10 days after you haveenrolled, check your UCPathaccount to verify coverage foryou and your family members. It’s
your responsibility to promptly
notify UCPath of any errors inyour enrollment. The month after
you enroll, review your earnings
statement to be sure it reflects
the correct benefit choices.
Report discrepancies to UCPath
immediately.
Keep your records up to date.
Keep your address, email address
and phone number up to date on allof your benefits accounts so UC canproperly administer your benefits
and keep you informed of changes
to your benefits.
Are you in a domestic partnership?
If you are a UCRP member, enrollingyour domestic partner in healthbenefits and successfully completingthe eligibility verification process
will establish your partner as yoursurvivor for UCRP benefits, subject
to additional eligibility requirements.
See “Benefits for Domestic
Partners” on UCnet for details.

1. Getting Started

If you’re a faculty member and you missthe period of eligibility, you have asecond 31-day period of eligibility thatbegins on your first day on campus.

2.

Medical, Dental, Vision and
Supplemental HealthYour health is important to us, and
we offer a wide range of healthbenefits to help take care of you
and your family.

VISION PLAN

UC offers you a wide choice of medical
plans. Some have lower premiums;
others provide more flexibility in the
doctors and hospitals you can use. All of
the plans offer comprehensive benefits
including medical and behavioral healthoffice visits, hospital services andprescription drug coverage.

If you’re eligible for Full benefits, UC
pays the full cost of vision insurance
premiums for you and your family. The
plan covers exams, lenses, frames (every
other year) and contact lenses.

To help you choose, check out“Comparing UC’s plans” on the next
page. You can find details about yourcosts at ucal.us/compareplans
Your medical plan premiums are
deducted from your pay before taxes
are calculated, so you save on taxes.
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 19
Online: ucal.us/medicalplans

DENTAL PLANS
If you’re eligible for Full benefits, youhave a choice of two dental plans: Delta
Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA, which
is similar to a medical HMO, with a
network of dentists. UC pays the fullpremium cost of either plan for you andyour family.
Check out the DeltaCare USA networkof dentists before choosing between thetwo plans, since the network is limited
in some areas of California.
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 24
Online: ucal.us/dental

More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 28
Online: ucal.us/vision

ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS ANDHOSPITAL INDEMNITY PLANS
UC offers three supplemental insurance
plans that pay cash benefits if you
experience a covered accident, illness or
hospital stay.
UC’s Accident, Critical Illness andHospital Indemnity Plans are not a
substitute for medical or disability
coverage, but they can complement
your coverage with extra protection
against the unexpected.
You pay the premiums for the plan(s)you choose through after-tax payroll
deductions.
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 29
Online: ucal.us/supplementalhealthTip:
For most plans, you’re covered onyour first day at work, but it cantake 30 to 60 days after you enroll
for the insurance carrier to have arecord of your enrollment. So if you
need immediate services, checkwith your insurance carrier first to
see if it has a record of yourenrollment. If it doesn’t, contact
UCPath for help.

2. Medical , Dental, Vision and Supplemental Health

MEDICAL PLANS

2. Medical , Dental, Vision and Supplemental Health

COMPARING UC’S MEDICAL PLANS
This chart will help you better understand your medical plan options and identify
the best choice for you. For all the facts and figures — and definitions of the terms
below — see ucal.us/compareplans. Only UC Health Savings Plan is compatible with ahealth savings account (HSA). Other UC medical plans can be paired with UC’s HealthFlexible Spending Account (FSA).
Kaiser HMO(Kaiser Permanente)

UC Blue & Gold HMO(Health Net)

OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS$$

What you’ll pay for medicalcare

IN KAISER NETWORK

IN-NETWORK

Deductible: None
Copayments (for example):$20 doctor’s office visits
OOP max: $1,500/$3,000

Deductible: None
Copayments (for example):$20 doctor’s office visits
OOP max: $1,000/$2,000 (2 people)/$3,000 (3 or more)

Kaiser primary care provider
helps manage care within
network• Primary care provider
helps manage carewithin network

Notes:• Preventive care is always
free to you• Out-of-pocket maximum(OOP max) includes
deductible• Amounts listed are for self
coverage/family coverage(unless otherwise noted)

FINDING CARE
How and where you find thecare you need

• UC Health providers
in-network

CONSIDER THIS PLAN
IF YOU:

Want low, predictable
out-of-pocket costs for
integrated care provided
within the Kaiser network

Choose University ofCalifornia Health
By selecting UC Health physicians
through UC Blue & Gold HMO, CORE,UC Health Savings Plan or UC Care,you have access to innovative,
state-of-the-art care across the UC
Health system.

Want low, predictable
out-of-pocket costs, andwant access to UC Healthproviders

UC Health brings the strength ofcollaboration across six world class,
top ranked academic health centers,
four children’s hospitals and 20 healthprofessional schools. That means
being cared for by a team ofphysicians, researchers and cliniciansat the top of their fields who work
together to share research, data andbest practices.

UC Health Savings Plan
PPO (Anthem)

CORE PPO(Anthem)

UC SELECT: $

$$

$$$

Deductible: None
Copayments (for example):$20 doctor’s office visits
OOP max: $6,100/$9,700

HEALTH SAVINGSACCOUNT (HSA)
CONTRIBUTIONS:

Deductible (individual):$3,000
Coinsurance: 20%
OOP max: $6,350/$12,700

ANTHEM PREFERRED: $$Deductible: $500/$1,000
Coinsurance: 30%
OOP max: $7,600/$14,200
OUT-OF-NETWORK: $$$Deductible: $750/$1,750
Coinsurance: 50%
OOP max: $9,600/$20,200

From UC: $500/$1,000
Your max (including
UC contribution):$4,150/$8,300
IN-NETWORK
Deductible: $1,600/$3,200
Coinsurance: 20%
OOP max: $4,000/$6,400
OUT-OF-NETWORK
Deductible: $2,600/$5,200
Coinsurance: 40%
OOP max: $8,000/$16,000• Anthem PPO members have access to Accolade Health Care Advocate, a service thathelps members find a doctor, explains medical plan benefits and coverage, and offers
virtual care options.
• UC Health providers in-network• National and international coverage; higher costs out-of-network for UC Care and UC
Health Savings Plan
Are willing to pay higher
premium for choice ofprovider tiers, with low
costs for UC SelectWant to build tax-freesavings in an HSA, and arewilling to manage yourhealth care expenses

Would rather pay higher
deductible and out-of-pocket
costs for care than monthly
premium

2. Medical , Dental, Vision and Supplemental Health

UC Care PPO(Anthem)3.

Disability, Life and Accidental
Death and Dismemberment
Insurance
To help you prepare for theunexpected, UC offers insurance
plans to provide a financial safety
net for you and your family.

Disability insurance replaces some ofyour wages if you have an illness or injury
that prevents you from working for an
extended period of time, including for
pregnancy and childbirth.
Unlike most employers in California, UC
does not participate in State Disability
Insurance (SDI). Instead, UC offers its
own Basic and Voluntary Disability
insurance plans to those eligible for Full,
Mid-Level or Core benefits. You’re
automatically enrolled in Basic Disability,
at no cost to you. Basic Disability pays amaximum benefit of $800 per month, forup to six months. The six-month benefit
period includes a 14-day waiting period
before you begin receiving benefits, andyou must use up to 22 days of sick leave,
if available.
The $800 per month maximum Basic
Disability benefit provided by UC may not
be enough to cover your living expenses ifyour are unable to work due to disability.
For greater financial protection, you may
choose to enroll in Voluntary Short-Term
Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability
or both. The voluntary plans provide up to
60 percent of your eligible earnings, to a
maximum benefit of $15,000 per month.
Voluntary Disability income is generally
not taxable, since you pay the premiums
with after-tax dollars.

• Choosing both Voluntary Short andLong-Term Disability provides themost comprehensive coverage for all
types of disability leaves.
Premium costs depend on your monthly
salary, age, retirement plan and the levelof coverage you choose.
Plan Carefully:
Enrollment in Voluntary Disability is
guaranteed only if you enroll during
your 31-day period of initial eligibility.
If you apply for coverage at a later date
you will be required to submit evidence
of insurability and previous or existing
medical conditions may prevent theapproval of your application.
Tool:
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Premium Estimatorucal.us/premiumestimator
More Information for Faculty:
Disability Benefits for Faculty
Online: ucal.us/disabilityfacultyMore Information for Staff:
Your Guide to UC Disability Benefits
Online: ucal.us/disabilitystaff

The start date and duration of yourbenefits depend on the level of coverage
you choose:• Short-Term only — You’ll be covered,but only for up to six months. The
six month benefit period includes
a 14-day waiting period before you
begin receiving benefits, and you
must use up to 22 days of sick leave,
if available.
• Long-Term only — Coverage begins
after seven months and continues
until your Social Security normal
retirement age for most conditions.

Tip:
Be sure you understand the Basicand Voluntary Disability benefits
and the sick leave policies and/or
paid medical leave policies that
apply to you before making adecision about enrolling in
Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
Long-Term Disability or both.

3. Disability and Life Insurance

DISABILITY INSURANCE

UC provides Basic Life insurance equal
to your base pay, up to $50,000, if you
are eligible for Full benefits. If you haveMid-level or Core benefits, your life
insurance is $5,000. UC provides theseplans at no cost to you.
Faculty and staff with Full or Mid-level
benefits may also enroll in Supplemental
Employee and Dependent Life
insurance. You pay monthly premiums
for the supplemental plans.
Plan Carefully:
Enrollment in Supplemental Life isguaranteed only if you enroll during
your first 31 days. If you apply forcoverage at a later date you will be
required to submit evidence of
insurability, and previous or existing
medical conditions may prevent theapproval of your application.
Tool:
Life Insurance Premium Estimatorucal.us/lifepremiumestimator
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 34
Online: ucal.us/lifeinsurance

ACCIDENTAL DEATH &DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCETo help protect you and your family
from the financial impact of an
accident, UC offers Accidental Death& Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
There are several levels of coveragefor you and your family. You can enroll
in, increase or decrease your AD&D
coverage at any time. The rate chart forpremiums is online at:ucal.us/adanddpremiums
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 39
Online: ucal.us/accidentaldeath

3. Disability and Life Insurance

LIFE INSURANCE

4.

More Options to Help You Save
In addition to good health andretirement benefits, UC also offers
you access to tax savings plans,
travel insurance and resources andpreferred pricing on insurance foryour pets, home or car.

Flexible spending accounts, or FSAs,
allow you to pay for eligible expenses ona pretax basis. You determine an amountto be deducted from your paycheckbefore taxes are calculated and placedin an FSA. You pay for eligible expenses
from the account and save on taxes since
you have lower taxable income. UC offers
separate flexible spending accounts forhealth and dependent care expenses. Be
sure you understand the IRS rules about
FSAs before you enroll. In some cases,
you may lose money in your FSA thatyou don’t spend.
The Health FSA is compatible with any
non-Medicare UC medical plan except
UC Health Savings Plan, which is pairedwith a Health Savings Account. Because
IRS rules do not allow enrollment ina Health FSA and a Health Savings
Account at the same time, members of
UC Health Savings Plan are not able toparticipate in the Health FSA.
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 47
Online: ucal.us/fsa

LEGAL PLAN
The ARAG Legal Plan covers routine
legal services like drawing up a will,
adoption or divorce proceedings
and criminal misdemeanors. You pay
premiums for the Legal plan.
More information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 43
Online: ucal.us/legal

PET INSURANCE
Nationwide offers preferred pricing on
pet insurance for UC faculty, staff andretirees. Premiums vary depending on
where you live and what kind of pet you
have. You can enroll in pet insurance with
Nationwide at any time. You’ll pay yourpremiums directly to Nationwide, andyour policy renews automatically eachyear until you choose to discontinue it.
More information:
Nationwide:
Petinsurance.com/uc
877-738-7874

HOMEOWNER/AUTO INSURANCE
UC offers preferred pricing on home andauto insurance. Enrollment is subject tounderwriting approval from the insurer.
More information:
Farmers Insurance ChoiceSM
866-700-3113
Sponsored by UC Partnership Programs

TRAVEL INSURANCE
AND RESOURCES
If you need to travel on official
university business, you will be
registered for travel insurance coverage
automatically (with limited exceptions)when you make your arrangements
through ConnexUC, UC’s systemwide
travel program. Otherwise, you willneed to register online. You may
purchase personal travel insurance
for protection when not traveling on
university business.
For both business and personal travel,
ConnexUC assists in increasing
UC-negotiated discounts and travel
perks such as involuntary denied
boarding protection, preferred seats,priority standby and many more.
More information:
Business travel insurance:
ucal.us/businesstravel
UC Personal Travel Program:ucal.us/personaltravel
ConnexUC: travel.ucop.edu
Email: uctravel@ucop.edu

4. Flexible Spending Accounts and Legal

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

5.

Retirement Benefits
Preparing for a successful retirement
is one of the biggest financial
responsibilities you’ll face. All eligible
new employees have a choice ofprimary — or required — retirement
benefits, with costs shared by you
and UC. UC also offers voluntarysavings opportunities and a range ofresources to help you make informed
retirement decisions.

Your UC retirement benefits depend on
a number of factors, including whether
your position is covered by a bargaining
unit and whether you’ve been employed
by UC in the past.

• Are rehired after having previously
worked for UC in an eligible
appointment;• Started at UC before July 1, 2016, andbecome eligible for full retirement
benefits after that date
• Were a “Classic Member” under
CalPERS and are eligible for reciprocity.

Some bargaining units currently
participate in the 2016 Retirement
Choice Program and some do not. If you
are in a bargaining unit, you can find thecontract that applies to you on the
Labor Relations website (ucal.us/laborrelations), or directly from theunion.

If you’re in one of these groups, or if
you have questions, please contact the
UC Retirement Administration Service
Center.

UC Retirement Choice Program
If you are eligible for the UC Retirement
Choice Program, you have a choice
between two benefit options.

Online: ucal.us/retirement

Both benefit options can help you build
valuable retirement income, in addition
to Social Security benefits and any
savings you may have.
• Pension Choice includes a pension
benefit under the UC Retirement
Plan, along with a supplemental
401(k)-style account for eligible
faculty and staff.
• Savings Choice is a retirement
account that works much like a
401(k), with mandatory employee
and employer contributions.
Both you and UC contribute to the costof the plan you select. You’ll receive theRetirement Benefits Decision Guide withmore information about your options.
When you’re ready, use the Retirement
Decision Tool to make your choice:
myUCretirement.com/choose
Unlike your medical benefits, yourretirement benefits are prospectivefrom the date you enroll. That means
you can lose valuable UC contributions
and service credit by waiting to make achoice. If you don’t elect an option within
90 days, you’ll be automatically enrolled
in Pension Choice.
Rehired, newly eligible and former
CalPERS-covered employees:
Your retirement benefits may differ if you:More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC
Retirement Benefits

MANDATORY DC PLAN (SAFEHARBOR) CONTRIBUTIONS
If you’re not eligible for primary
retirement benefits based on yourposition, you’ll make mandatory
contributions to the DefinedContribution (DC) Plan as a Safe Harbor
participant. In lieu of paying Social
Security taxes, you contribute 7.5 percent
of your wages to the plan on a pretax
basis, and you can choose from a range offunds in which to invest. The money you
contribute is yours to keep and can berolled over to other retirement accounts
if you leave UC.
VOLUNTARY RETIREMENTSAVINGS PROGRAM
You can enhance your retirement
security by voluntarily participating in
the UC Retirement Savings Program.
The program consists of three plans:• 403(b) Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan After-Tax
Account
To enroll or learn more, visit
myUCretirement.com

5. Retirement Benefits

UC RETIREMENT BENEFITS CHOICESRETIREE HEALTH & WELFARE
BENEFITSAt myUCretirement.com, explore themany resources available to help you
build additional retirement savings
and improve your personal financial
situation.

Under both primary retirement benefit
options, if you work for UC for 10 years
or more you may be eligible to continue
some of your UC-sponsored healthand welfare benefits when you retire
from UC. Details about UC retiree
health benefits are available atucal.us/retireehealth.

Financial education classes
and webinars
Learn about your retirement benefits
and savings options, and about how toreach your financial goals. A scheduleof upcoming classes and webinars isavailable online.
myUCretirement.com/classes
Personal financial and retirement
counseling
Meet with a Workplace Financial
Consultant by phone or in person, when
and where it’s convenient for you. This
service is available at no cost to you.
800-558-9182
Fidelity.com/schedule/UC

5. Retirement Benefits

RETIREMENT EDUCATION AND
COUNSELING RESOURCES

6.

Work and LifeUC is committed to fostering a work
environment where faculty and staff
receive the support they need tomaintain a healthy work-life balance.

Family and Medical Leave (FML)
provides job protection whenemployees need time off for a numberof reasons, consistent with federal
and state law. The Pay for Family Careand Bonding (PFCB) program gives
employees the option to replace theincome they would otherwise loseduring their approved leave.
Employees who qualify for PFCB canreceive 100% of their eligible earnings
for up to eight workweeks per calendar
year. To qualify, the FML leave must be
taken in a block of one workweek ormore, for any of the following purposes:• Care for a family member with aserious health condition• Bonding with a new child• Military Caregiver Leave• Qualifying Exigency Leave
More information: ucal.us/pfcb
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PLAN
Through this plan, UC provides financial
support through reimbursement of
up to $5,000 of eligible expenses per
adoption. Employees with Full, MidLevel and Core benefits automaticallyqualify to participate; there is no needto enroll.
More information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 42
Online: ucal.us/adoptionassistance
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
Vacation and sick leave policies differ
depending on your position. You canfind more information about these andother leave policies online:
Faculty: ucal.us/facultyleave
Staff: ucal.us/staffleave
Represented faculty and staff: see
your collective bargaining agreement:
ucal.us/agreements

FAMILY CARE RESOURCES
UC pays the fee that gives you accessto resources through Bright Horizons
Enhanced Family Supports Program,
helping you find prescreened childcare
and eldercare providers.
More Information:
A Complete Guide to Your UC Health andWelfare Benefits, page 46
Online: clients.brighthorizons.com/
universityofcalifornia
Family-friendly academic personnel
policies: ucal.us/acadfamilyfriendly

UC LIVING WELL
UC is committed to the well-being of
employees and their family members
and to building a culture that supports
healthy lifestyles.
UC Living Well offers access toprograms, activities and support toimprove your health and quality of life.
This includes campus and health systemwellness activities, as well as a variety
of tools and resources offered by your
medical plan to help you live well.
More information:
uclivingwell.ucop.edu
UC facilities are tobacco free. Contact
your UC medical plan for resources andsupport to help you quit using tobacco.

Tip:
Working at UC gives you many otherbenefits and privileges, including
access to fitness and recreation
centers, libraries and museums;
tuition and bookstore discounts andmore. Learn about these local
benefits at your new employee
orientation or visit your location’s
human resources website.

6. Work and LifePAY FOR FAMILY CARE AND
BONDING (PFCB)

7.

UCnetucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu
UC news and information about
benefits and policies.

Los Angeles
Benefits: 310-794-0830
Academic Personnel: 310-825-3841
Los Angeles Health
Benefits: 310-794-0500

UCPathucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu
For answers to your benefits questions,sign in to your account and submit an
inquiry or contact a representative at
855-982-7284, Monday–Friday,
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

MercedBenefits: 209-355-7178
Academic Personnel: 209-228-7948

UC Retirement At Your Service(UCRAYS)
retirementatyourservice.ucop.edu
For questions about your UCRP
retirement, sign in to your account andsend a secure message or contact the
UC Retirement Administration Service
Center at 800-888-8267.

San Diego
Benefits: 858-534-2816
Academic Personnel: 858-534-0068

RESOURCES AT YOUR LOCATIONSan Francisco Health
Benefits: 415-353-4545

Your location’s website is a great sourceof information about what’s happening.
The offices listed below can answer yourquestions about working at UC.
Berkeley
Benefits: 510-664-9000, Option 3
Academic Personnel: 510-642-5626
Davis
Benefits: 530-752-1774
Academic Personnel: 530-752-2072
Davis Health
Benefits: 916-734-8099
IrvineBenefits: 949-824-0500
Academic Personnel: 949-824-0663
Irvine Health
Benefits: 949-824-0500
Academic Personnel: 949-301-3579

Riverside
Benefits: 951-827-4766
Academic Personnel: 951-827-2933

San Diego Health
Benefits: 619-543-3200
San Francisco
Benefits: 415-476-1400
Academic Personnel: 415-476-8123

Santa Barbara
Benefits: 805-893-2489
Academic Personnel: 805-893-3445
Santa Cruz
Benefits: 831-459-2013
Academic Personnel: 831-459-4300
UC Office of the President
Benefits: 855-982-7284
Academic Personnel: 510-987-9497
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Benefits: 510-486-6403
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Benefits: 530-752-1774
Academic Personnel: 530-750-1280
ASUCLA
Benefits: 310-825-7055
UC College of the Law, San Francisco(formerly Hastings)
Benefits: 415-565-4703

7. Resources

SYSTEMWIDE RESOURCESBy authority of the Regents, University of California Human
Resources, located in Oakland, administers all benefit plans inaccordance with applicable plan documents and regulations,custodial agreements, University of California Group Insurance
Regulations, group insurance contracts, and state and federal laws.
No person is authorized to provide benefits information notcontained in these source documents, and information notcontained in these source documents cannot be relied upon as
having been authorized by the Regents. Source documents areavailable for inspection upon request (800-888-8267). What is
written here does not constitute a guarantee of plan coverage or
benefits — particular rules and eligibility requirements must be
met before benefits can be received. The University of California
intends to continue the benefits described here indefinitely;
however, the benefits of all employees, retirees, and plan
beneficiaries are subject to change or termination at the time ofcontract renewal or at any other time by the University or othergoverning authorities. The University also reserves the right todetermine new premiums, employer contributions and monthly
costs at any time. Health and welfare benefits are not accrued or
vested benefit entitlements. UC’s contribution toward the monthly
cost of the coverage is determined by UC and may change or stop
altogether, and may be affected by the state of California’s annual
budget appropriation. If you belong to an exclusively represented
bargaining unit, some of your benefits may differ from the ones
described here. For more information, employees should contact
their Human Resources Office and retirees should call the UC
Retirement Administration Service Center (800-888-8267).
In conformance with applicable law and University policy, theUniversity is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Please send inquiries regarding the University’s affirmative actionand equal opportunity policies for staff to Systemwide AA/EEO
Policy Coordinator, University of California, Office of the President,
1111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607, and for faculty to the
Office of Academic Personnel and Programs, University ofCalifornia Office of the President, 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland,
CA 94607.
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