Benefits

UC provides the Experian Elite Identity Protection and Financial Wellness Plan, a comprehensive identity protection program, to all benefit-eligible employees at no cost. For a program overview, portal demo, and financial tips and reminders about tax season fraud, Experian is hosting webinars for UC employees on March 24, 2026.

UC Davis is offering a Pathway to Retirement webcast to help employees plan for financial security and enjoy all that retirement brings. The webcast will cover the following planning essentials, as well as a Q&A session for general questions.

UC employees and retirees have raised the alarm about some suspicious messages recently. They’ve reported emails, invitations and cold calls offering retirement counseling from “advisers” who claim to work for or with UC. Reminder, UC contracts exclusively with Fidelity Investments to provide financial education and guidance to our employees and retirees at no cost.

Effective April 2026, loan repayments will no longer be deducted from an employee’s paycheck and instead will be deducted from a personal bank account

Resolved Jan. 12: Some employees who newly enrolled in Kaiser during Open Enrollment are not yet appearing as covered in Kaiser’s system.

Get a strong start to the New Year by taking these steps to help you make the most of your UC Benefits.

If you would like faster and more secure access to these tax forms, please switch to electronic delivery by January 2, 2026.

Premium deductions for all benefit plans will now align with the current month of coverage instead of being taken one month in advance.

We know the ongoing federal government shutdown may be affecting members of our community. Moments like this remind us how much we depend on one another and the power of simple acts of care.

Big Changes and New Choices for 2026. Take time to review your options to help you choose the right medical plan for your and your family.