How to Enroll for Benefits: New Employees
Last Updated: July 22, 2025 2:45:41 PM PDT
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Learn more about UC benefits and how to enroll for benefits as a new employee through UCnet, Compensation & Benefits.
New employees enroll in benefits through UCPath, UC's benefits website. Find more information about benefits on the UCPath information site.1. Review your benefit options.
- Review A Complete Guide to Your UC Health Benefits (PDF), a booklet you should have received with your employment paperwork.
- Attend the Benefits orientation for new employees.
- If needed, consult Benefits summaries on Blink:
- Check out ALEX® — available on your computer, tablet or smartphone to walk you through your benefits choices, answer your questions and offer personalized, confidential benefits guidance.
2. Log in to UCPath
Log in to UCPath using your Active Directory information.
3. Enroll for benefits.
Once logged in to UCPath, navigate to Employee Actions > Health & Welfare > Enroll in Benefits.
Still need help?
If you are a campus employee, and still have questions, please reach out to hr@ucsd.edu.
If you are an employee of UCSD Health, please visit hhr.ucsd.edu or call (619) 543-3200.
For more information, contact your Benefits representative.