On October 24, UCPath Center sent the following alert to 28,000+ bi-weekly paid UCLA employees.

For questions, please contact UCPath Center (UCPC) directly at (855) 982-7284 or Create a UCPC Case. 

This is an important update regarding how UC will deduct benefits premiums from bi-weekly paychecks, effective January 2026.

What is Changing?

Premium deductions for all benefit plans will now align with the current month of coverage instead of being taken one month in advance. For example, UC will take deductions for January 2026 coverage from the January 14 and January 28 paychecks. 

Transition Timeline

To adjust to the timing of benefit premium deductions, please note the following important dates and changes:

UC will continue to deduct December premiums from November paychecks as usual.

UC will take no premium deductions from the December 3 and December 17 paychecks for the following benefit plans: 

• Medical
• Legal Services
• Supplemental Health Plans
  • Accident
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Spouse and Child
• Employee and Dependent AD&D
• Supplemental Life Plans
  • Basic Dependent Life
  • Expanded Dependent Life Spouse and Child

First paycheck reflecting the new deduction timing:

• January 14, 2026

As benefit premium changes take effect in January 2026, UCPath will continue reviewing year-end benefit plan changes to ensure all premiums are up to date. In some cases, a retroactive premium adjustment may be needed, especially if you enter changes due to a recent life event after the payroll deadline.

Thank you,
UCPath
(855) 982-7284
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu