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April 26, 2021

UC marks Earth Day with a host of bold green initiatives, research
New options for prospective retirees

April 22, 2021

UC encourages COVID-19 vaccinations for university communities while reviewing policy requirements

April 20, 2021

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies – Class Action Settlement

We were recently informed of a class action settlement involving the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies. Postcards have already been sent to impacted members.  As noted in this mailing, if the recipients have further questions those should be directed to JND Legal Administration and not to Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Shield of California. Below is the communiqué with all the details that was provided by Anthem Blue Cross.

UC commends Chauvin murder trial verdict

April 13, 2021

EH&S director focused on supporting employees through pandemic
UC statement on the tragic killing of Daunte Wright
Attend UC Global Health Day: Decolonizing global health to advance health equity
President Drake to moderate session on navigating racism in career advancement

April 6, 2021

UC retirees embrace an active lifestyle and service in retirement, survey finds

April 5, 2021

Frequently asked questions about the Accellion data breach and how to protect yourself

April 2, 2021

Update on Accellion data breach and what you should do to protect yourself

April 1, 2021

New President Drake video marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 31, 2021

Five rules for protecting your security online
UC part of nationwide cyber attack

March 30, 2021

Up to 80 additional hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief available to UC employees for 2021

March 16, 2021

UC secures landmark open access deal with world’s largest scientific publisher
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) – New Provisions for COBRA and DepCare Flexible Spending Accounts

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill.  The law includes significant impacts to health and welfare benefits related to employer subsidies for COBRA continuation coverage and an annual maximum contribution increase for DepCare FSA.

The UCOP Health & Welfare Benefits team is currently evaluating the ARPA to determine how it will affect our COBRA and DepCare Flexible Spending Account program operations. They are working with UCPath and WEX on how to implement mandated requirements. 

March 15, 2021

Step up for your colleagues: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents
UC welcomes new era of climate-action partnership with Biden administration