Benefits

Wellness Programs

Wellness programs support employees efforts to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. UC has its own wellness program, UC Living Well, and many of the medical plans offer free, online wellness resources, including health assessments, nutrition advice and exercise counseling.

In addition, UC Berkeley has wellness programs available locally through Be Well at Work - Wellness Program.

Can't make it to the gym? We'll come...

Benefits Resources

Other resources offered by the Benefits unit include:

Financial planning resources COBRA Information Retirement-related workshops

New Hire, Rehire, Interlocation Transfer

As a new faculty or staff person, you may be eligible for employee benefits. Eligibility for benefits is based on your appointment type, duration of appointment, title, type of pay you receive or working 750 or 1,000 eligible hours in a twelve month period. Your department will tell you if you are eligible for benefits and if so, for which benefits package you are eligible.

If you are eligible for the Full, Mid-...

Family Member Eligibility Criteria

Use this chart to determine whether your dependent(s) are eligible for UC Health and Welfare benefits.

Source: Your Group Insurance Plans booklet (PDF), page 6

Family Member Eligibility Must be May enroll in Legal Spouse¹ ² Eligible • Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Life
• AD&D
• Legal Domestic Partner¹ (same-sex/opposite sex) Age 18...

Employment Events

Certain events during your employment with UC will trigger changes in your benefits. Leaves of absence, separations, and other changes in employment status can affect your benefits status and usually require some action on your part.

The pages in this section examine the most common employment events that affect employee benefits, and explain the actions you will need to take to ensure continued coverage.

Retirement: Take Control of Your Financial Future

UC Berkeley offers many free classes, workshops and resources on financial management to help faculty, staff and retirees take control of their financial future. This dedicated portal page outlines those campus resources and provides recommended community resources. This effort is a collaboration of University departments working to bring together all the financial education and counseling opportunities available, organized to help across the life span, such as:

Starting your career at the University and needing to establish your financial plans with Fidelity Managing finances in this...

Benefits Information for Separating Employees

The following information is useful to employees when they leave the University. Choose the applicable checklist for your situation to learn more about what happens to your benefits when you leave UC. If you are eligible for COBRA, click on that link for more information.

Termination of Employment Checklist What To Do If You're Being Laid Off...

Guidance for Height-Adjustable Desks

Sit Stand Desks

A user height-adjustable desk (sit-stand desk) can prove to be the most appropriate ergonomic solution for a variety of situations. This type of desk allows the user to work at the best seated height, promotes postural changes throughout the work day and provides other health benefits. Please use the information below when considering height-adjustable desks.

The need for...

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation is a state-mandated benefit for employees with work-related injuries and illnesses, awarded without regard to who is at fault. Employers are required to provide benefits in case of injury, illness, death, or aggravation of a pre-existing condition resulting from employment. For the University of California, these benefits are administered by a self-insured plan. There is no outside insurance carrier. The University contracts with a third-party administrator, Sedgwick CMS, for the management of its claims.

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Benefits Eligibility

Eligibility for University benefits is based on your classification, the nature of your employment as well as your appointment duration and percentage of time and the number of hours you work.

Tools for understanding how eligiblity works Benefits Packages Taking Benefits Actions (a quick guide)

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