New to the University of California?
Enroll in benefits within 31 days of your Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE):
- Set up your UC Path account to enroll in benefits.
- Instructions are detailed in Your Benefits at a Glance (PDF)
- Attend a virtual Benefits Overview hosted by UCPath
- Attend one of the weekly benefits help desks offered by UC Davis Employee Benefits.
Enroll in Primary Retirement benefits within 90 days:
- Review the Pension Choice and Savings Choice options in Retirement Benefits Decision Guide (PDF)
- Make Your Primary Retirement Choice (if applicable)
- Register to attend a Your UC Retirement System webinar to learn about UC’s Primary Retirement (Retirement Choice and Pension) and voluntary Retirement Savings Programs (Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) and 457(b) plans and DC Plans):
| Your UC Retirement System webinars (2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 15-Jan | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 19-Feb | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 19-Mar | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 23-Apr | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 21-May | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 18-Jun | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 16-Jul | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 13-Aug | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 17-Sep | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 15-Oct | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 12-Nov | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
| Wednesday | 17-Dec | 4-5:00 p.m. | Register |
Legally mandated notice: Affordable Care Act (PDF)