Additional dependent care costs that exceed regular expenses incurred because the employee is traveling on official University business may also be reimbursed in limited circumstances. More details can be found at: Travel-Related Dependent Care.
Some examples are:
- Two UC employees with joint dependent care responsibilities are on University business (e.g., conference, meeting, training, etc.).
- An employee on University business travel has a dependent who requires 24-hour care.
- Prospective faculty on the final interview needs to bring their dependent(s) to the interview.
- Additional dependent care support at home or at the travel site outside of working hours while the employee is traveling. The expenses must be above and beyond normal childcare expenses.
- Travel expenses for a dependent or dependent care provider to accompany the employee on travel.
- Cost of shipping expressed breastmilk for an employee’s child at home while the employee is traveling.
