Benefits

RETIREMENT

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

One of the most important benefits of working at UCI is the opportunity to save toward your retirement. The decisions you make now will have a long-term impact. The resources below are designed to educate and help you make informed choices.

RESOURCES

My UC Retirement
UC Retirement Choice Program ›
How to start a voluntary retirement contribution
How to find your online annual retirement review
How to prepare for retirement & start the retirement process
Required documentation for retirement election
UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC)
RASC Retirement counseling
Retiree health and welfare benefits
Fidelity (on-site education, webinars, one-on-one)
Returning to UC Employment After Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan
Supplemental Retirement Benefits: 403 (b) & 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Safe Harbor Participants

GET HELP WITH YOUR UNIQUE RETIREMENT QUESTIONS

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

WORKSHOPS

This workshop is designed for employees six months to one year from retirement. The workshop is a chance to learn valuable information and resources about retirement so you can make an informed decision about your future.

Learn about UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) benefits and options, health insurance benefits in retirement and what happens after you retire.

To find an upcoming workshop, log into the UC Learning Center and search “Ready Set Retire”.

To support you in planning and preparing for your impending or future retirement, UCI Human Resources is offering monthly virtual retirement help desk sessions. Each session will be hosted by our retirement experts who will help you with your individual questions and concerns in real time. For additional information and schedule, click here.

Every successful journey requires proper planning and preparation. And because this is especially true for retirement, the University of California is offering a special educational event to help UC Irvine faculty and staff plan for financial security and enjoy all that retirement brings. Whether it is months or years away, your pathway to retirement starts here!

We invite you to attend the Pathway to Retirement event featuring the following planning essentials:

  • Finding fulfillment in retirement
  • Income planning for the long term
  • UC Pension and Retirement Savings Program benefits
  • Social Security benefits and claiming strategies
  • Health coverage for retirees
  • Navigating the UC retirement process
  • Important resources and next steps

Visit the Pathway to Retirement event page for more details.

Fidelity Retirement Services offers various workshops both in person and online to help you in meeting your financial goals.

Topics include designing a financial roadmap, understanding the power of debt, building a portfolio for any weather and more.

Complementary one-on-one appointments are also offered in person and by phone to help answer your questions, including:

  • Does my portfolio have the right mix of investments?
  • Am I saving enough to retire when and how I want?
  • Will I have enough money to last throughout my retirement?