Open enrollment for benefits ends Nov. 11

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Final reminder 492All elections will be effective Jan. 1, 2020, and new premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and any voluntary benefits selected will be reflected in the January 2020 payroll. UAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will begin 7 a.m. Oct. 25 and conclude 5 p.m. Nov. 11. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2020.

This is an active open enrollment, which means any 
benefit-eligible employee of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC who does not select a 2020 health care plan option by Nov. 11 will not have UAB-provided health care coverage (medical, dental and vision) beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

There are several items of note:
  • A transition in the tier structure that began in 2017 continues and may affect employees whose spouses are covered through their UAB benefits. The 2020 calendar year will be the final year the transition tier is available.
  • UAB’s medical premium assistance is available to covered employees whose household income, based on family size, is two (2) times the federal poverty level or less.
  • Both vision plan options will see an increase to the frame and contact allowance of $40

All the information employees need to make their selections are collected in the open enrollment toolkit in the UAB for Me benefits portal. This includes plan details, educational pieces, FAQs, decision-making tools and other resources that can help you make selections. 

 
Employees who want assistance sorting through the options have several choices to help them select the one best suited for their household:
  • A plan comparison feature is available during the online open enrollment process.
  • HR representatives will answer questions during UAB Benefits Fair 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31 in the UAB Hospital West Pavilion Atrium.
  • HR Consultants or HR Benefits Representative will be available in individual schools/ departments for your convenience. A full schedule of the locations and times is available in the UAB for Me benefits portal under the Quick Links section and Open Enrollment Toolkit.
  • Employees may contact their HR consultant or the UAB Benefits office, benefits@uab.edu or 934-3458.

All elections will be effective Jan. 1, 2020, and new premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage and any voluntary benefits selected will be reflected in the January 2020 payroll.