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Retiring?
Retiring?
Here's what to do
Here's what to do
If you're thinking about retiring but haven't yet started, please review the information linked on this page and begin the process as soon as possible. The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) generally takes about 90 days to process a retirement from start to finish.
To begin he retirement process, log in to your UCRAYS account at https://retirementatyourservice.ucop.edu/UCRAYS/Account/Login.
Still have questions? Contact a RASC counselor or call the Retirement Administration Service Center at 800-888-8267.
Quick tip: It's best to call at 8:30 a.m. when the phone lines first open.
To help understand the process, UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) and Fidelity are offering webinars on the retirement process. Experts present topics to help retire confidently, including income planning, Social Security strategies, and navigating the UC retirement process. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend. Please register ahead of time, as space is limited.
Preparing for Retirement
For employees planning to retire within the next five years. Live webinars cover topics such as understanding UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings, and retiree health coverage.
August 12, 2025
10 am–12:30 pm
September 2, 2025
10 am–12:30 pm
September 10, 2025
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
October 2, 2025
10 am–12:30 pm
November 4, 2025
10 am–12:30 pm
Retiree Health Benefits
For employees planning to retire within the next five years. Live webinars cover retiree health coverage.
August 20, 2025
2–4 pm
September 17, 2025
2–4 pm
October 15, 2025
2–4 pm
November 19, 2025
2–4 pm
Retirement Process from Start to Finish
For UCRP members planning to retire within the next 4-12 months, this webinar explains everything you need to know about the retirement process, including required forms, important deadlines, and helpful resources.
August 26, 2025
10 am–noon
September 23, 2025
10 am–noon
October 28, 2025
10 am–noon
For webinars recordings and slides are found on UCNet's Retirement Planning Website.
Retirement Resources
Retirement Resources
Retirement Planning Resources (Fidelity)
Virtual personal Retirement Consultation with a Fidelity representative
Tools on myUCretirement.com
Ready to retire? Step-by-step process here
Retirement Estimator (Sign in to your UC Retirement At Your Service (UCRAYS) to create your retirement estimate)
Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) Contact (800) 888-8267 (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PT)
Resources in Retirement
Resources in Retirement
Retiree Health & Welfare Benefits
Retiree Health & Welfare Benefits
Do you need the Medicare CMS Employment Verification Form completed? Email HCF@lbl.gov to request the form.
Thinking of returning to work after retiring. Review the Rehired Retiree Factsheet
Last Page Update: 07/29/2025
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