[UCRDBR] Very Important Training on Policy/Procedure Changes for Rehiring Retirees

[Departmental Benefits Representatives]

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June 30, 2025

To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs) - UCPath Transactors
From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of the UCPath Center
Re:
Very Important Training on Policy/Procedure Changes for Rehiring Retirees

DBRs, please share this information with UCPath Transactors in your department or via your internal listserv.  Do not reply to this email.  Please send a separate email with questions to benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.


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To UCPath location transactors,

UC's health and welfare benefits eligibility rules for rehired retired staff and recalled academics will change effective July 1, 2025. If you are responsible for hiring and/or entering hire transactions into UCPath, the way you enter rehire/recall and hire transactions in UCPath may affect benefits.

In certain circumstances, rehired retirees will lose medical coverage if they take no action.  In addition, if you enter the rehire/recall incorrectly into UCPath, the employee could lose the UC contribution to benefits.

Complete the "Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees" training in UC Learning Center (LMS) at this link Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees for Departments and SSCs<javascript:void(0);>, which provides a comprehensive review of the policy changes and how to enter rehire transactions for retirees into UCPath accurately, as some processes have changed to ensure UC complies with federal requirements.

Key takeaways

  *   Benefits eligibility rules for rehired retired staff and recalled academics ("rehired retirees") change tomorrow, July 1, 2025
  *   UC will assess all rehired retirees for faculty/staff benefits eligibility
  *   UC will offer rehired retirees, if eligible, the Mid-level faculty/staff benefits package.  Rehired retirees will need to take action to enroll
  *   UC will suspend retiree medical enrollment for rehired retirees eligible for both retiree and faculty/staff benefits, and Medicare will no longer be assigned to UC
  *   The policy changes apply to retirees rehired/recalled into 0% FTE positions with no salary (but not to Emeriti Without Salary (WOS)-only appointments).  These positions must be entered in a specific way to ensure the rehire receives the UC contribution to benefits
  *   Most rehired retirees will be able to return to retiree medical after a period of time, which is variable depending on hire date

The following resources in the UCPath Help Library complement the training:

  *   Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees Decision Tree<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/b9-e75c-42c9-a602-bbc7c88dffea/d4m3b/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0>
  *   Without Salary (WOS) Compensation Rate Code Guide<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/JA-WOSCompensationRateCode-pdf/d4m3f/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0>

In addition, resources are available on UCnet<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/rning-to-work-after-retirement/d4m3j/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0> for you and rehired retirees, including FAQs<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/-retiree-benefits-eligibility-/d4m3m/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0> and links to a live Rehired Retiree Benefits Eligibility webinar (or listen to the recording<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/rk-after-retirement--resources/d4m3q/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0>). If you or a rehired retiree need more help, please contact the UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC<https://rasc.universityofcalifornia.edu/>) at 1-800-888-8267 or book an appointment with a RASC insurance liaison<https://calendly.com/d/cnz3-h8b-9vy/uc-rehired-retiree-health-eligibility>, or find additional resources on UCnet<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/rk-after-retirement--resources/d4m3q/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0>.

Prior to offering a rehire or recall appointment to a retiree, please complete the training now so you understand the effects on health benefits eligibility and be prepared to provide information about possible medical plan changes.  Don't let your employees get caught without coverage!

If you have any questions or need additional information, refer to the training tools above or contact the UCPath Center.

UCPath
(855) 982-7284
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu<https://pathmail.ucop.edu/e/946353/2025-06-30/d4m3t/665230410/h/liSe72Jep1-JdPQSqSRwlSg4UMrX2nXunFJz2vKH5d0>

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