If you worked for UC before July 1, 2016, or are a CalPERS “Classic Member,” different rules may apply to your retirement benefits.
Employees Who Worked for UC Prior to July 1, 2016
CalPERS "Classic Members"
You are not subject to the PEPRA maximum (and your retirement benefits may differ) if you:
- Previously worked for UC in an eligible appointment (i.e. had a UCRP membership date prior to July 1, 2016*);
- Were hired in an ineligible position before July 1, 2016, and became eligible for retirement benefits after July 1, 2016; or
- Were a “Classic Member” under CalPERS and are eligible for reciprocity with UC. Note that you need to self-identify by calling RASC at 800-888-8267.
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* If your UCRP membership date was prior to July 1, 1994, you are not eligible to choose a primary retirement benefit option. Instead, if you have an eligible appointment, you will become a UCRP member.
Union-represented Employees
If you’re represented by a union, your retirement benefits are governed by your union’s contract with UC and may be different than the benefits outlined here. Please refer to your collective bargaining agreement (available at ucal.us/agreements) for details.