New Employee Benefits

New to the University of California?

Enroll in benefits within 31 days of your Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE):

Enroll in Primary Retirement benefits within 90 days:

  • Review the Pension Choice and Savings Choice options in Retirement Benefits Decision Guide (PDF)
  • Make Your Primary Retirement Choice (if applicable)
  • Register to attend a Your UC Retirement System webinar to learn about UC’s Primary Retirement (Retirement Choice and Pension) and voluntary Retirement Savings Programs (Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) and 457(b) plans and DC Plans):
Your UC Retirement System webinars (2024)      
Wednesday 24-Jan 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 28-Feb 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 27-Mar 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 24-Apr 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 22-May 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 26-Jun 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 24-Jul 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 21-Aug 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 18-Sep 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 23-Oct 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 20-Nov 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Wednesday 18-Dec 4-5:00 p.m. Register
Legally mandated notice: Affordable Care Act (PDF)