UCPath notice: Upcoming change to benefit premiums deductions

Effective January 2026, there will be changes to how UC deducts benefits premiums from bi-weekly paychecks.

What is changing?
Premium deductions for all benefit plans will now align with the current month of coverage instead of being taken one month in advance. For example, UC will take deductions for January 2026 coverage from the Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 paychecks

Transition timeline
To adjust to the new timing of benefit premium deductions, please note the following dates and changes:

• UC will continue to deduct December premiums from November paychecks as usual.
  
• UC will take no premium deductions from the Dec. 3 and Dec. 17 paychecks for the following benefit plans:
  
  • Medical
    
  • Legal services
    
  • Supplemental health plans
    
    • Accident
      
    • Hospital indemnity
      
    • Critical illness (spouse and child)
      
  • Employee and dependent AD&D
    
  • Supplemental life plans
    
    • Basic dependent life
      
    • Expanded dependent life (spouse and child)
  • First paycheck reflecting the new deduction timing: Jan. 14, 2026

As benefit premium changes take effect in January 2026, UCPath will continue reviewing year-end benefit plan changes to ensure all premiums are up to date. In some cases, a retroactive premium adjustment may be needed, especially if you enter changes due to a recent life event after the payroll deadline.

Contact UCPath
(855) 982-7284
Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu