Benefits

5 Things to Know for Open Enrollment

There are some big changes to UC’s medical plans and premiums. If you sometimes ignore Open Enrollment, this is the year to take another look at your options.

Understanding Medical Plan Rate Changes

Open Enrollment begins Oct. 30, and we know that rising medical costs are a concern for many of you. In 2026, UC will invest an additional $260 million in medical benefits — a 9.5% increase and the largest boost in the past 15 years.

Pathway to Retirement Webcast - October 7 @ 9 a.m.

Every successful journey requires proper planning — and retirement is no exception. 

That's why the University of California offers a Pathway to Retirement webcast to help you retire with confidence. Whether months or years away, your pathway to retirement starts here!

Pathway to Retirement Webcast

The webcast will cover the following essentials:

Getting Help During Challenging Times

Through our work together at the University of California, we embody UC’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. 

The rewards are many, but the challenges are real, especially in times of uncertainty and change.

If you have been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, or if you’re having difficulty being centered and purposeful, UC has compiled a list of resources that may offer some relief.

View Resources on UCnet

Leadership Message: Employee Experience Survey 2025 results and next steps

Thank you to the 14,548 staff and clinical faculty who participated in the 2025 Employee Experience Survey across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. This year’s response rate was a remarkable 62.2%, with 2,000 additional participants compared to surveys conducted in previous years,