Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years — or in the next few months? Congratulations! It’s a good idea to start preparing as soon as possible, and webinars offered by the UC Retirement System are a good place to start.

Webinars are presented live via Zoom. When you register, you will receive a confirmation with relevant webinar information including the instructions for logging in. If you are not already a Zoom user, you may need to download the Zoom app or a plugin for your browser.

Preparing for Retirement

For UCRP members who are planning to retire within the next five years and for vested inactive members of UCRP. Live webinars cover topics such as understanding UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage. Webinars are offered monthly on Tuesday mornings 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (No PM sessions scheduled in April and May.)

(Dates subject to change as needed)

Date Time
Tuesday, April 4 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 9 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 5 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Retiree Health Benefits — Frequently Asked Questions

In this webinar, learn about the health plans available for UC retirees and their eligible family members. You can also review the presentation slides or watch a recorded webinar

(Dates subject to change as needed)

Date Time
Wednesday, April 19 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20 2 – 4 p.m.

The UC Retirement Process — Step by Step

For UCRP members who are planning to retire within the next 4-12 months. Live webinars explain everything you need to know about the retirement process, including required forms, important deadlines and helpful resources. Webinars are offered monthly on Thursday mornings,  10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (PM sessions available in April and May)

(Dates subject to change as needed)

Date Time
Thursday, March 23 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 12 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 10 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 25 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 22 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 24 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 28 10 – 11:30 a.m.