UC Benefit Programs

The LBNL Offers Four University of California Benefit packages

Initial Eligibility Information 

To initially be eligible for benefits, the newly hired Employee’s or Postdoctoral Scholar’s appointment would be evaluated by UCPath using the following factors: appointment type, membership in UCRP, appointment percentage, and appointment duration. If the employee or postdoctoral scholar does not meet the criteria, the employee or postdoctoral scholar is not initially eligible for benefits.  

Review the chart below for benefit eligibility. 

Initial Benefits Eligiblity

Click on the tabs below the chart to view the different employment types. There are two Eligibility Groups:


NOTE: UC's Rehired Retirees who are eligible for coverage through UC's retiree insurance program and who return to work in limited appointments do not qualify for Employee or Postdoc benefits coverage.


There are minimum requirements to continue eligibility.