UC offers a “no lapse in pay” option that ensures that eligible employees retiring on July 1 will receive their first retirement benefit payment on Aug. 1. Employees interested in this option must submit all required documentation by May 13 and meet eligibility requirements. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2022/02/retiring-on-july-1-check-out-the-no-lapse-in-pay-option.html