Benefits

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Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees Changes Effective July 1

A new e-course, “Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees,” is now available via the UC Learning Center. This course covers benefits eligibility for Rehired Retirees and provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to support this population, including key policies, common scenarios and best practices. 
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UC Employees Targeted in Payroll Cyber Attacks — Protect Yourself Now

In recent weeks, online attackers have increasingly targeted UC staff with attempts to steal from them by changing their direct deposit information in UCPath. 

Dozens of UC employees have fallen victim to these attacks, which use very sophisticated tactics, including stealing usernames and passwords via credible-looking phony websites and spoofing help desks via phone calls and text messages. The UC community needs to be vigilant and work together to defend against these types of threat actors.

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New Benefits Eligibility Rules for Rehired Retirees

Under new guidelines, retirees who return to UC employment within 26 weeks (6 months) of retirement and meet specific eligibility criteria will be offered the "Mid-level" faculty/staff benefits package instead of retiree medical benefits. UC retiree medical benefits will be suspended for any rehired retiree who is offered faculty/staff benefits, regardless of whether they enroll.
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