Health and Welfare
Plans
Every faculty and staff member plays an important role in UC’s mission of education, research and public service; UC’s high-quality, comprehensive benefits are among the rewards you receive in return. These benefits are an important part of your total compensation.
Our health and welfare benefits program provides both choice and value to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. For more information, please visit the Health and Welfare Plans webpage.
Chancellors' Recognition
Plan
The Chancellor’s Recognition of Staff & Faculty Service Program recognizes the dedication and service of staff, faculty and other eligible academic personnel (all non-student academic title series that accrue service credit are eligible). The program offers meaningful awards which recognize the commitment and contributions made to our students, the mission of the university, and the community. For more information, please visit the Chancellor's Recognition of Staff & Faculty Service Program webpage.
Faculty and Staff
Assistance Program
The University of California, Riverside has partnered with ComPsych® as the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provider. The FSAP provider, through its GuidanceResources®, offers additional resources for faculty, staff and their household family members including confidential support, and resources and information for personal and work-life issues. ComPsych services are provided at no charge. For more information, please visit the UCR Faculty Staff Assistance Program webpage.
Health Care
Facilitator
Your UC sponsored plans are an extremely valuable benefit and an important part of your compensation. The Health Care Facilitator Program was established to assist you in obtaining full benefits and services available from your health, dental and vision plans. For more information, please visit the Health Care Facilitator webpage.
UC Retirement
Benefits
Preparing for a successful retirement is one of the biggest financial responsibilities you will face. UC offers a comprehensive array of retirement benefits, savings programs, and educational and counseling resources to assist you in planning for retirement. To learn more about the UC Retirement Benefits program, please visit the UC Retirement Benefits webpage.
Bright Horizons
Care Advantage
To help you balance work and family responsibilities, UC offers Bright Horizons Care Advantage, a comprehensive web-based resource. The Bright Horizons Care Advantage programs provides access to pre-screened care resources that fit your family’s needs. For more information about this system wide UC benefit, visit the UC Family Care Resources webpage.
Department Benefits
Representatives
Access a variety of resources and information relevant to Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs), Human Resources Professionals, and Payroll and Benefits Representatives. For more information, please visit the Department Benefits Representatives Resources webpage.
UC Disability
Benefits
Your disability benefits provide income to replace lost wages. To learn about the various types of disability and resources, please visit the UC Disability Benefits webpage.
New Faculty
and Staff
As a new or newly eligible employee, you have a 31-day Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE) to enroll yourself and eligible household family members(s). To learn about resources for new faculty and staff, please visit the New Faculty and Staff webpage.
Benefits Webinars
As an employee, you have access to numerous benefit webinars. In case you missed them live, please view various webinar topics and receive information about the things that matter most to you on the Benefits Webinars Webpage!