Faculty and staff begin contributing to the UC Retirement Plan with May earnings. Watch the slide show to see how to track your contributions. Select 
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UC's recently enacted sustainable food service policies are reducing food waste, saving water, and cutting energy costs.
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A first look at health care reform's effect on UC's insurance plans
Mark Esteban, director of benefits programs, answers questions about how the new health care reform law will affect UC's health plans.
Read more about health care reform.
Task Force considers options for retirement benefits
At meetings across the system, the Post-Employment Benefits Task Force laid out a range of options under consideration for changes in retirement benefits and the way they are funded.
Read more about Post-Employment Benefits Task Force forums.
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Grab your sneakers for first UC Walks Day
May 19 events across the UC system promote health of faculty and staff across the system.
Tips for using health benefits while vacationing
Your UC health benefits travel when you do.
Planning to retire in June or July?
Now is the time to talk to your Benefits Office to begin the retirement process.
UC and Fidelity launch online catalog of free financial education classes
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