UC benefits from A to Z

See below for details and deadlines so you can make the most of your valuable UC benefits!

When you join UC, you usually have a 31-day period of initial eligibility (known as your PIE) to enroll in health and welfare benefits and 90 days to enroll in primary retirement benefits. You can also enroll in many (but not all) benefits during open enrollment each fall and after certain life events (such as adding a new family member).

Accident, critical illness and hospital Voluntary — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary — enroll any time Adoption assistance Paid for by UC — no need to enroll Dental Paid for by UC — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment Dependent care flexible spending account Voluntary — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment Disability Voluntary coverage is only open during your PIE; basic is automatic and fully-paid by UC Family care resources Paid for by UC — no need to enroll Health flexible spending account Voluntary — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment Identity theft protection Paid for by UC — register for full protection Legal Voluntary — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment Life Supplemental coverage is only open during your PIE; Basic is automatic and fully-paid by UC

Medical

UC contribution — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment

Pets Voluntary — enroll at any time Retirement: Pension Choice or Savings Choice UC contribution — enroll as soon as possible; after 90 days you’ll be enrolled permanently in Pension Choice Retirement Savings Program Voluntary — enroll at any time to boost your retirement savings Tuition discounts Paid for by UC — check your location for more information Vision Paid for by UC — enroll during your PIE or Open Enrollment

Employee benefits

UC benefits from A to Z

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