Benefits for UC San Diego Employees

MEDICAL PLANS — Full medical coverage for the entire family beginning on your first day of employment. UC provides an impressive selection of medical plans that considers the diverse needs of employees and their families and ensures access to quality providers.
DENTAL & VISION PLANS — These plans are fully paid by the university for Career and Contract employees working 50-100% time and their families.

PAID VACATION — Generous vacation accrual begins the first day of work — 3 weeks per year to start for most career employees, increasing based on years of service.
PAID SICK LEAVE — Full-time employees earn 12 days per year with unlimited accrual.
PAID HOLIDAYS — 13 days per year at most UC locations.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS — University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) or 401(k) Savings Plan
REDUCED TUITION — For eligible employees who enroll in qualified UC classes.
TAX-SAVINGS PLANS — Employees can pay their monthly health and welfare plan premiums, dependent child care expenses, and parking and transportation costs on a pre-tax basis through automatic payroll deduction.
SAVINGS INVESTMENT PLANS — For most people, more than half your retirement income will have to come from your own savings and investments. The University offers several attractive and convenient ways to supplement your retirement savings.

LIFE INSURANCE— UC automatically provides basic coverage for eligible employees. An array of affordable additional coverage is also available for employees and their family members.
DISABILITY INSURANCE — UC automatically provides short-term coverage for eligible employees and affordable expanded coverage options are available.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION— Workers' Comp is provided as required under state law.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE— The University pays the full cost of business travel accident insurance to cover employees while traveling on official UC business. Employees can purchase low-cost accidental death and dismemberment insurance for themselves and family members.
LEGAL SERVICES PLAN— Employees may purchase insurance from the legal services plan.
AUTO, HOMEOWNER & RENTER INSURANCE— UC employees have access to group rates for auto, renter, and homeowners insurance through Farmers GroupSelect^SM.

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