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Overview

Benefits

At UCLA Health, we take care of you. When you join our team, you can take advantage of affordable and comprehensive coverage for all your needs.

UCLA makes medical coverage as accessible and affordable as possible. We offer a wide selection of medical plan options for eligible staff and dependents, including spouses, domestic partners, and/or children up to age 26. Our plans have a broad choice of providers – including UC medical center doctors, hospital and medical groups – and plan designs to fit your needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

Our health plan options include Medical HMOs and PPOs, plus dental and vision plans that all start on your first day of employment.

Get all the details of our benefits plan.

You can also take advantage of retirement plans that will help you save for tomorrow.

University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) is the primary retirement benefit program for eligible employees, with costs shared by you and UCLA. Upon vesting, it is designed to provide retirement income in addition to Social Security benefits and any retirement savings you may have.

See the full details of our retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in our voluntary retirement savings program that includes tax-deferred 403(b) and 457(b) plans and post-tax 403(b) defined contribution plan (DCP).

Get all the information on our voluntary retirement program.

WORKING HERE BENEFITS/WELLNESS

Benefits / Wellness

At UCLA Health, you can find programs to help keep you healthy and happy.

The UCLA Health Wellness Initiative serves as your what, when, and where of wellness. We provide a variety of classes and resources to help enhance the quality of your life.

When you join our team, you’ll be encouraged to get screened, complete a health assessment, and take action by enrolling in UCLA Health Wellness Initiative programs, workshops, and events that support your own wellness action plan.

Learn more about the Wellness Initiative and develop your annual Wellness Action Plan. Or you can get additional details on specific UC offerings here.

Perks

Cellular Discounts

Cellular telephone service is available to UCLA employees at discounted rates from the following vendors: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Get all of the details for Cellular Discounts.

Central Ticket Office (CTO)

Concert tickets, UCLA cultural and performing arts events, discount athletic event tickets, discount movie tickets, and bus passes are available to all UCLA employees. Employees are also eligible for discounts to a variety of major attractions and amusements parks. Visit the Central Ticket Office or call 310-825-2101.

Child Care

UCLA Early Care and Education programs provide quality child care, support families and share information and resources with the community. Visit .

Family Care Resources

UC provides access to Bright Horizons Care Advantage , a web-based resource for finding childcare, eldercare, and other family care providers.

Homeowner/Renter/Auto Insurance

UC employees have access to group rates for auto, renter and homeowner insurance through California Casualty. Employees deal directly with the insurer, and premiums may be paid through payroll deduction. Visit California Casualty or call 866-680-5143 for more information.

Library Privileges

UCLA employees have access to all libraries. Visit UCLA Libraries for more information.

Merchant Discounts

The Westwood Village Discount Program offers local employees, UCLA students, and faculty special discounts and other shopping incentives at participating stores and restaurants. Show your badge or business card as proof of local employment. Find more information including a list of all participating stores.

Museums

The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change. Admission is free.

Recreational Activities

Employees and their families, are eligible to purchase a membership/recreation card, enabling them to use all of the recreational facilities and activities, including the gyms, pools, courts, water sports, and to take classes in areas like aerobics, dance, horseback riding, painting, and photography.

ScholarShare College Savings Plan

Employees may open a ScholarShare account and contribute on an after-tax basis to one or more of its 19 investment portfolios. Earnings are tax-deferred and withdrawals are federal and state tax-free when used for qualified higher-education expenses at eligible educational institutions. For more information, visit ScholarShare or call 800-544-5248.

Transportation

Knowing your transportation options can make it easier for you to take advantage of all that UCLA has to offer. The Commuter Assistance Rideshare Office assists employees with information on public transportation, carpools and vanpools to and from UCLA.

Tuition Discounts

At UCLA Extension our employees receive a 25% discount on most course fees, based on availability of class space and course eligibility.

UCLA Store

Show your Bruin pride! Visit the UCLA Store for a wide selection of apparel and accessories as well as locations, hours and special offers.

University Credit Union

The University Credit Union offers employees free checking, convenient payroll deduction, ATM services, MasterCard (with no annual fee), new and used auto loans, Second Trust Deed loans and Home Equity loans, personal loans, Certificates of Deposit, and Share Savings accounts. Visit University Credit Union for more information or call 800-UCU-4510.