The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) in their continuing efforts to improve customer service operations has shared the RASC Call Tree Options and the RASC Survivor and Beneficiary Support Line Menu Options to assist and encourage callers to select the correct option for meeting their need(s). These new features ensure member calls reach the correct...
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Satisfied with your current benefits elections? Not making any changes? Then, no action is required and all existing benefits will roll over to the new plan year effective January 1, 2023. Open Enrollment...
The Medicare Coordinator Program, administered by Via Benefits, started the Medicare Open Enrollment (OEP) on Saturday, October 15, 2022 for retirees, emeriti and family members who are Medicare-eligible, 65 years old or older and living outside of California. The OEP will run through Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Covered members should have received the following samples...
Dear UCR Emerita-Emeritus faculty, On behalf of the UCR Emeriti Association, I am writing to ask for your help in identifying and nominating retired faculty who have been active in research, teaching and service since retirement for the 2022-2023 Distinguished Emerita-Emeritus Award. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2022. Details about the Award and...
The UCR Retirees’ Association (UCRRA) is excited to invite UCR students to apply for their UCRRA Undergraduate Student Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Thanks to the countless contributions from retired staff of UCR, the UCRRA and its members feel honored to offer this scholarship for undergraduate students to support their education goals and success...
The Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award is a system-wide honor that recognizes University of California Emeriti for distinguished research, teaching, and service during their retirement. For 2020-2021, the Panunzio Award is being shared by UC San Diego Professor Emeritus of Political Science Wayne Cornelius and UCR’s Professor Emeritus of History Carlos Cortés. Over a quarter...
This message serves as an invitation to participate in the online presentation titled, “The UCR Botanic Gardens: Nature Oasis in Challenging Times” presented by Dr. Jodie S. Holt, Director of the UCR Botanic Gardens on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Since in-person events and gatherings are not permitted on campus...
Technology Tuesdays are now known as Highlander Emeriti and Retiree Tech-tips (HEART). HEART program sessions will continue to focus on purposeful tips designed to increase our technical aptitudes within our community. You are invited to join our first HEART session on – How to Best use Mobile Devices (iPhone and Android). In partnership with UCR’s...
Council of UC Retiree Associations (CUCRA) Survey is open until Friday, October, 23, 2020. Click on this blog to access the link to take the CUCRA Survey.
Register online before September 24, 2020! While in-person events and gatherings are not permitted on campus at this time, we invite you to join us for the Fall "Virtual" Luncheon.
Via Benefits provides helpful information on health plans and here you will find supportive resources including newsletters, Via Benefits website and contact information and more.
The 2019-20 Edward A. Dickson Emeritus/a Professorship Lectures series continues with a lecture by David Fairris, Professor Emeritus. To reserve your space, call (951) 827-4105 and say that you want to attend Section 192-CCS-206. The lecture will be held in the University Extension Center starting at 3:30pm. Parking is free. Each year three retired UCR...
Whether you’re a long-term employee or just getting started in your career, it’s important to take an active role in planning for a secure retirement. UC offers education and counseling to support you along the way — all available at no cost to you. The UCR Human Resources Office is sponsoring a Pre-Retirement Planing Workshop...
Meet Cristina Otegui, newly appointed UCR Retirement Center Director. Cristina is a native to the Inland Empire and has worked for the past 6 ½ years as a Career Counselor in UCR’s Career Center. Part of her role has been chairing professional development committees. She has also worked with UCR’s undergraduate and graduate students, alumni...
Attached, you will find the UCRRA Bylaws with the most recent changes which include: Article IV, Dues, Membership Types, and Charges – Changing the dates of the fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Article VI – Officers – Vice President – shall approve all checks and disbursements in the...