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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 10, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of the UCPath Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">UCPath Center PathPal Launching Soon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">DBRs, please share this information via your internal listserv.
<b><u>Please do not reply to this email</u></b>. Please send a separate email with questions to
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PathPal, UCPath’s employee support chatbot, will be available to all UC employees beginning March 16, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PathPal helps employees and managers quickly find information and guidance for common UCPath self-service tasks directly within the UCPath portal. Users will receive step-by-step instructions
and links to official UCPath job aids, making it easier to locate needed resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This release represents Phase 1 of PathPal and focuses on helping employees and managers navigate common “how-to” questions using approved UCPath job aid resources. Phase 1 will continue
to evolve with enhancements and content updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Employees may still escalate to live UCPath support if additional assistance is needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Benefits of PathPal:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Faster access to information and guidance for common UCPath tasks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Improved self-service experience within the UCPath portal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Direct links to official UCPath job aids and support resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Available 24/7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Important Information for Users:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
<i>PathPal uses artificial intelligence to generate responses based on UCPath knowledge resources.
<b>Though designed to provide helpful guidance, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or inaccurate.</b> Employees should carefully review information provided by PathPal and verify details when needed.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This milestone reflects UCPath’s continued commitment to improving the employee experience by expanding self-service tools and making it easier for employees to access the information
and resources needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please contact the UCPath Center should you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">UCPath<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(855) 982-7284<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/" target="_blank"><b>ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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