Benefits

THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Outstanding benefits are among the many rewards of working for the University of California (UC). By offering comprehensive and competitive benefits, UC strives to take good care of its employees and their families so that our employees can do their best work.

In addition to generous vacation, sick, and holiday programs, we offer a full range of health and retirement savings plans, as well as a myriad of other useful and valuable benefits. The benefits package available to an employee depends on appointment type, duration, and the number of hours worked. Below is a brief summary of benefits offered by the University of California.
Please note that Academic Personnel may have varying benefits. For additional information, click here.

BENEFITS INFORMATION FOR NEW HIRES

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFITS

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Legal Plan
Supplemental Health Plans
Benefits for Residents & Fellows

For assistance with your specific health and welfare benefits questions or issues, please contact our Health Care Facilitator Program.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

One of the most important benefits of working at UCI is the opportunity to save toward your retirement. Click here to learn more.

TAX SAVINGS PROGRAMS

Pre-tax Dependent Care (DepCare) Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Health Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Scholarshare 529 Savings Plan
Tax Savings of Insurance Premiums (TIP)

VACATION/SICK/HOLIDAY TIME

The following are based on full-time employment (100% appointment)

Vacation: 3 weeks per year minimum (for full-time career employees; other employment classifications may vary)
Sick Leave: 12 days per year with unlimited accrual
Paid Holidays: 14 per year

For UCI Health Co-Workers Only:
Eligible employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of extended sick leave in addition to paid holidays annually. PTO increases with continued employment.

DO YOU NEED LEAVE SUPPORT?
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for Leaves and Accomodations Information.

WELLNESS

UCI is dedicated to building and sustaining a culture and environment that supports the well-being of our faculty and staff.

UCI HR Wellness strives to advance a culture of whole-person wellness for UCI and UCI Health employes, including physical, mental, financial, and family support, while focusing on overall well-being and self-care. The UCI HR Wellness program focuses on developing, promoting, and increasing awareness and usage of enterprise-wide and local programs and initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Learn more about Wellness at UCI and UCI Health.

Download the UCI HR Wellness flyer.

PERKS & DISCOUNTS

As part of the UCI community, faculty, staff, and retirees have many discounts available to them. Take advantage of these money saving opportunities.

Learn about all perks and discounts.

OTHER BENEFITS

The University of California offers additional, optional benefits to employees across the UC system, including the Adoption Assistance Program, family care resources, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and much more.

Learn about other benefits offered by the University of California.