To meet the varied health care and insurance needs of its employees and their families, UC offers a wide range of benefit plans.
Benefits are an important part of your University of California total compensation package. UC-sponsored medical, dental and vision plans are not subject to pre-existing condition clauses.
Health Plans
Medical Plans
Learn about UC primary medical plans including PPO and HMO options. UC's medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with premiums adjusted by salary to ensure affordability.
Dental
UC offers a PPO plan and an HMO plan, both administered by Delta Dental.
Vision
UC offers one plan administered by VSP Vision Care.
Health Accounts & Insurance Offerings
Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
With this FSA plan you can set aside pretax income to pay for health care expenses.
Health Saving Account (HSA)
If you are enrolled in UC Health Savings Plan, you can use this federal tax-free account to help pay your out-of-pocket costs for health care.
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
For a monthly premium, UC's accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans pay cash benefits directly to you when you or an enrolled depended experiences a qualifying injury, critical illness, or hospital stay.
Disability
UC's basic disability insurance offers up to $800 monthly for up to six months. For a monthly premium, UC's Voluntary Disability Insurance can replace 60 percent of your eligible pay monthly
Life Insurance
UC offers a basic level of life insurance at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
For a monthly premium, UC's Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) plan can help protect you and your family from the financial hardship of a serious accident.