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UC offers new options for auto, home and renter’s insurance

The new insurance programs are offered through UC Partnership Programs.


Use your vacation time! The temporary accrual maximum ends June 30

Starting July 1, 2022, policy-covered staff who are over their maximum vacation leave accrual limit will not accrue more vacation leave until they bring their balance below the maximum.


Friday, April 15, is the deadline to file 2021 Health FSA claims

April 15, 2022, is the deadline to file 2021 Health FSA claims. The grace period for DepCare FSA claims has been extended until Dec. 31, 2022.


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Additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief

UC is providing up to 80 hours of 2022 Emergency Paid Sick Leave for full-time UC employees and the two-week equivalent for part-time employees. 


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Reminder: Share your feedback on the Open Enrollment website and mailing

Last year, we took a new approach to Open Enrollment communications and we want to know if it was helpful. Please share your thoughts in a quick online survey.


Share your feedback on the Open Enrollment website and mailing

Last year, we took a new approach to Open Enrollment communications and we want to know if it was helpful. Please share your thoughts in a quick online survey.


Open Enrollment ends Friday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m.

Take a moment to enroll in or make changes to your benefits by Friday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. (PT).


2022 Open Enrollment Ends

This year’s Open Enrollment will take place from 8 a.m. on Oct. 28 through 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19.  To get started, visit the new Open Enrollment website on your computer, tablet or phone. For


Open Enrollment begins this Thursday, Oct. 28

The Open Enrollment site is live! Meet ALEX, and check out this year’s highlights.


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Extended Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief available to UC employees for 2021-2022

President Drake has approved an extension to the time allowed to use Emergency Paid Sick Leave — from Sept. 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022.


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Retiring in January? The “No Lapse in Pay” option may be for you

The “no lapse in pay” option will be available once again for some faculty and staff planning to retire in January.


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Take a fresh look at your benefits: Open Enrollment begins Thursday, Oct. 28

UC will continue to offer the same high-quality benefits — with a few important changes.