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IMPORTANT!
If you are not making any changes to your current coverages, NO ACTION is required on your part. IF you are enrolled in UT FLEX however, you MUST re-enroll to continue coverage.
Annual Enrollment began on July 1 and ends midnight CDT July 31, 2008. During this time you may change your group insurance benefit elections and add or remove dependents from coverage using www.utsystem.edu/uttouch. On or around July 1, you will receive “Your UT Benefits Enrollment Options” letter or email that lists your current coverage and future coverage options and informs you if any action is required on your part. The elections you make will become effective on the later of September 1, 2008, or upon approval of EOI if required.
What's New beginning September 1, 2008?
- There are no Plan or Premium Rate Changes for the 2008-2009 Plan Year. The same contracted administrators and carriers that administered your group insurance programs this year will continue for the 2008-2009 plan year.
- Be Sure to Mail EOI Forms on Time! Annual Enrollment Evidence of Insurability (EOI) forms must be post-marked by August 15, 2008, to be considered. Forms post-marked after this date will NOT be accepted and will be returned.
- You Must Re-Enroll in UT FLEX (Employees Only). If you are currently enrolled in a UT FLEX Flexible Spending Account (FSA) during the current plan year, you MUST enroll during this Annual Enrollment period (July 1 – 31) to continue participation during the 2008-2009 Plan Year. In addition, if you currently use the PayFlex Debit Card this plan year for your Medical Expense Reimbursement Account, you MUST re-elect the card for the 2008-2009 Plan Year. Debit Cards are valid for a three-year period if you re-elect the card each year.
- UT FLEX Grace Period (Employees Only) - Any unused UT FLEX Medical Expense Reimbursement Account balance from the 2007-2008 plan year can be used to reimburse expenses incurred through the end of the September 1 - November 15 grace period following the plan year! Read more about the grace period in the UT FLEX plan information.
2008 – 2009 Annual Enrollment Presentation
The UT System Benefits Annual Enrollment 2008 – 2009 presentation is now available online. Review a summary of the entire benefits package for employees, retirees and eligible dependents in an easy to follow format by selecting one of the options below.
PRESENTATION OPTIONS:
Full-featured Web-based Presentation (Best viewed with Internet Explorer) Use the arrows at upper right or bottom to advance the slideshow. Audio can be enabled by clicking the speaker icon in the upper right corner. To show or hide optional features such as outlines, notes, slide show, etc., click the item at the bottom on the left frame.
Basic Web-based Presentation Compatible with older browsers and operating systems
Self-running Power Point Presentation with Audio Press escape to exit the presentation.
Printer-friendly Presentation (PDF)
Helpful Tools
Many of the group administrators offer time-saving, online tools that allow you to
- Print ID cards;
- Search for the most up-to-date provider networks in the UT SELECT Medical and Prescription Drug plan, UT SELECT Dental plan, Assurant DMO plan and the Superior Vision plan;
- Review your benefits;
- See UT SELECT Explanation of Benefits (EOB) summaries once your claim is paid;
- Receive status updates on the processing of your prescription requests through the Medco Home Delivery pharmacy; and
- Search for medications and low cost alternatives through Easy Rx.
You can find out more about the online services available to you by visiting the Plan Administrators' Websites.
