[UCRDBR] RASC Discontinuation of No Lapse in Pay Election for Retirement Processing

[Departmental Benefits Representatives]

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February 24, 2026

To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)
From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of UC Office of the President
Re:
RASC Discontinuation of No Lapse in Pay Election for Retirement Processing



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




According to 2025 processing benchmarks, the UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) regularly surpasses our 90% on time payment goal for retirement applications initiated at least three months before a member’s separation date.

Individuals planning to retire will no longer have the option to elect “No Lapse in Pay” (NLIP), as RASC’s processing times no longer support this election.

Please ensure that retiring employees submit the signed election form and any required supporting documentation via UCRAYS 45–60 days before the intended retirement date.

Categories that may require additional handling time include:

• Pending Service Credit Inquiry/Purchase

• Divorce/QDRO

• Re‑Retirement

• Reciprocal/Concurrent Retirement (CalPERS and CalSTRS)

• Disability Crossover

Please contact the Retirement Administration Service Center at 800.888.8267 if you have any questions.



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