Survivor Toolkit
Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be difficult to settle your loved one’s estate while you are still grieving. Please be assured that UC staff will work with you to explain any benefits available to you and to other survivors or beneficiaries.
Retiree & Emeriti Center
The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) will be your primary point of contact.
If you need additional support, the Retiree & Emeriti Center can assist with connecting you to the RASC team during the survivor process.
Email rec@ucsc.edu
Phone (831) 502-8202
Survivor Resources
Helpful documents and booklets you can download as a PDF:
Essential Steps to Access UC Benefits: A Checklist for Survivors of UC Retirees
Guide to Survivor and Beneficiary Benefits: For Family Members and Beneficiaries of UC Retirees and Disabled Members Receiving UCRP Income
What is the difference between a survivor, beneficiary and contingent annuitant?
As a survivor or beneficiary, you were identified by your loved one as someone who may be entitled to receive UCRP retirement benefits such as eligible survivor income, health and welfare, and a one-time death benefit following your loved one’s death.
As a contingent annuitant, you were identified by your loved one as someone who is entitled to receive benefit income following your loved one’s death.
Retirement Administration Service Center
The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) will be your primary point of contact. Service Center representatives can answer questions and guide you through the process of claiming both UCRP benefits and UC-sponsored health and welfare benefits, if you’re eligible.
Survivor & Beneficiary Line
Phone 1-888-825-6833
RASC Main Line
Phone 1-800-888-8267
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT)
Fax 1-800-792-5178
Mailing Address
UC Retirement Administration Service Center
P.O. Box 24570
Oakland, CA 94623-1570
