
Postdoctoral Scholars Eligible for New Childcare Benefit Effective Oct. 1
New benefit will reimburse up to $2,500 per year for eligible childcare costs.
Effective Oct. 1, postdoctoral scholars are eligible for an annual reimbursement of up to $2,500 for childcare expenses (for children living in the home, age 12 or under) and reimbursement of travel-related childcare expenses. This annual reimbursement amount will increase over the next three years as follows:
- Increase to $2600 on Oct. 1, 2024
- Increase to $2700 on Oct. 1, 2025
- Increase to to $2800 on Oct. 1, 2026
Specific details about the new childcare benefit are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement which can be found on UCNet external site (opens in a new window) .
More information about eligibility, documentation, timelines for submission and reimbursement are on the HR website.