How to Determine Eligibility for Benefits
Last Updated: May 3, 2017 2:24:09 PM PDT
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Learn how to determine employee eligibility for benefits and how to enter the information in PPS.
1. Determine the employee's BELI (Benefits Eligibility Level Indicator) code.
- Follow the guidelines from UPAY 726 Benefits Eligibility Level Indicator (BELI) and Status Qualifier Code (SQC) (PDF)
2. Update the Payroll/ Personnel System (PPS).
- In the EPER screen, enter the appropriate BELI code (from step 1) in the Assigned BELI field.
3. Inform the employee of PIE, enrollment deadline, and benefits options.
- Inform the employee of the Period of the 31-day Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE). The PIE starts on the first day of eligibility (for example, the day an employee is hired into a position that makes the employee eligible for medical coverage).
- Give the employee information about UCSD's benefits orientation.
- Refer the employee to How to Enroll for Benefits.
Note: Employees must enroll themselves and family members within their PIE, 31 days from their date of eligibility for benefits.
Need an expert?
- For benefits-related questions, contact your Benefits representative.
- For PPS-related questions, contact:
- A-K Coleen Griffen, (858) 534-2271
- L-Z Karen Yamada-Amos, (858) 534-3246