Benefits Summary
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Health Insurance
Health Insurance selections for employees and eligible dependents are effective the first day of employment with UT System Administration. Employees may choose from a variety of plans including:
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| UT System Administration pays 100% of employees' health insurance premium and a portion for dependents (see benefits cost worksheet). |
Life & Disability Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may use flexible spending accounts to direct a portion of pre-tax salary to pay for un-reimbursed medical and dependent care expenses. |
Paid Time Off
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Longevity Pay
Eligible employees receive $20 per month for every two years of lifetime service credit, up to and including 42 years of service. |
Part Time Employees
Employees appointed to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (but less than full-time) for at least four and 1/2 months are eligible for insurance. Leave is earned in proportion to the percentage of time appointed to work. |
Retirement Plans |
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS): All employees must contribute to TRS unless ORP is selected. This defined benefit plan provides retirement benefits to eligibel UT System employees. Benefits are based on age, years of service, and final average salary at retirement. See the TRS Benefits Handbook for more information on this valuable benefit.
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP): The ORP may be chosen by certain employees in lieu of TRS based on the job they perform. This program is a defined contribution plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b). Benefits are based on the performance of the investments selected and are controlled by the employee. You are vested after one year and one day of participation with a right to both employee and employer contributions.
There are significant differences between the ORP and TRS. Please see An Overview of TRS and ORPprovided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a comprehensive review of these differences.
- UTSaver Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA): Voluntary participation in this 403(b) plan allows employees to make tax deferred contributions to supplement their state retirement benefits.
- UTSaver Defered Compensation Plan (DCP): Voluntary participation in a 457(b) plan allows employees to make tax deferred contributions to supplement their state retirement benefits.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A confidential resource. Free of charge, to help our employees and their families resolve a variety of personal and family stresses:
- Emotional and/or psychological
- Anxiety & Depression
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Grief & Loss
- Communication Problems
- Relationship & Family
- Parenting
- Relationship Violence
- Job Stress & Burnout
- Conflicts at Work
- Career Counseling
- Referrals
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Health & Wellness Programs
UT System Administration understands the importance of maintaining a balance between our work and personal lives, therefore we provide programs and opportunities which promote health and well being!
- America on the Move
- CPR/First Aid Training Classes
- Department Safety Liaison Program
- Detour from Stress Fair
- Ergonomics Assessment
- I Count! Walking Program
- On-Site Employee Gym
- Safety Training Classes
- Texas Round-Up
- UT System Health Fair
- UT System Wellness Task Force and Departmental Wellness Champs
- Walktober
- Wellness Series Lunch & Learn Seminars
- Wellness Station (includes a scale, a body fat monitor, a blood pressure monitor, and information booklets about health and wellness)
- Weight Before Fitness
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Community Involvement
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| Training and Development Opportunities
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Recognition and Work-Life Programs
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| Staff Privileges from UT Austin |
Parking & Transportation
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Covered parking is available to employees for a nominal fee
- Ride Capital Metro busses free with your active UT System Administration identification card
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Annual Activities Just for UT System Employees
- Detour from Stress Fair
- Employee Newsletter - weekly
- Halloween Spooktakular
- Pancake Breakfast
- Participation in the Texas Round-Up and America on the Move
- Walktober
- Weight Before Fitness Program
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