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Emeriti/Retirees' Benefits
You can contact UC Customer Service by phone for help with benefits questions at:
1-800-888-8267
If you are looking for information about University of California Retiree benefits, you may also link to the University of California Office of the President's At Your Service website. There you will find information about:
- Life changes such as divorce or death of a family member
- Health and Insurance issues such as which drugs are covered under your medical plan or how to shop for long-term care insurance
- Retirement and Savings issues such as how long you can keep money in your defined contribution account.
- News such as changes to UC policy and insurance plans.
Health Care Facilitator Program
Emeriti and Retirees may also use the UCSB Health Facilitator Program for assistance with health plan coverage and claims issues.The University of California hiring policies include the following rules for the reemployment of former University employees who are receiving UC Retirement Plan pension benefits.
Medicare Secondary Payer
If you return to work after retirement and you or your family members are eligible for Medicare, your medical insurance benefits and premiums may be affected if your appointment is 43.75% time or more. Under the Medicare Secondary Payer law, your UC-sponsored medical plan becomes the primary payer and Medicare becomes the secondary coverage. Even though Medicare becomes the secondary payer, you cannot cancel your Medicare Part B enrollment. If you are looking for the websites for Medicare or for the American Association of Retired Persons [AARP], for example, review these useful links.