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Home or Work Location Changes Can Affect Your Eligibility for HMO Medical Plans

September 14, 2026

Moving out of state or switching to fully remote work may affect eligibility for Kaiser HMO or UC Blue & Gold HMO. Employees should contact UC Davis Benefits before making changes to understand their coverage options and avoid missing important enrollment deadlines.

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September Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Roderick Munoz

by Katherine Liu
August 28, 2026

Human Resources News

Meet Roderick Munoz, this month's featured Wellness Ambassador!

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Employee Experience Survey 2025: Recommendations and Actions

by Chancellor Gary S. May
July 23, 2026

Learning & Development

What Comes Next Following the Employee Experience Survey 2025? University leadership has approved several organization-level recommendations.

Beware of Retirement Scams

July 21, 2026

UC employees and retirees have recently reported suspicious communications (emails, flyers, invitations, phone calls) from individuals claiming to offer UC retirement counseling.

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Donate in May to Food Drive for Staff and Retirees

May 11, 2026

Donations are being accepted through May 31 at several locations on the Davis and Sacramento campuses.

Employee Well-being

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September Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Jen Bozant

August 07, 2025

Human Resources News

It means tuning into what my mind and body need and taking action to support my own well-being.

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June Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Leslie Mellor

June 02, 2025

Human Resources News

It means making an effort to be the best version of yourself. This includes mind, body and spirit.

May Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Lisa Hyres, Hannah Baca, and Kim Thomas

May 01, 2025

Human Resources News

We became wellness ambassadors to help create a healthy work environment and to build a sense of community.

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April Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Lisa Sebright

April 01, 2025

Human Resources News

Wellness is not a destination, it's a faithfulness to small daily habits that allow one to thrive in each of the eight wellness dimensions.