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| Paid Holiday | 14 days (varies) |
| Sick Leave | Accrue 8 hours per month |
| Vacation | New employees accrue 8 hours per month, eligible to use after 6 months – accrual rates increase with tenure |
| Preventative Health | 8 hours for full-time and prorated for part-time regular employees (after completion of probationary period) |
| Work Life Program | Programs and policies that help employees balance the competing demands of work and personal life. |
| Premium Sharing | State contribution (determined by State Legislature) that can be applied toward the cost of health insurance. Amount depends on the level of dependent medical coverage and percentage of appointment. |
| Medical Insurance | Medical coverage is self-insured through UT Systems. UT Select (PPO) is administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Coverage effective on the first of the month following 30 days of service. Annual deductible - $350 per person or $1050 per family FCP Office Visit Copay - $30 Specialist Office Visit Copay - $35 Annual Out of Pocket Max - $2500 per person or $7500 per family Out of network and out of area services are available. www.bcbstx.com/ut 1-866-882-2034 |
| Prescription | Automatically enrolled when medical coverage is taken. Administered by Medco Health Solutions. Annual Deductible - $100 per person Retail Copay - $10 generic/$35 preferred/$50 non-preferred Mail Order Copay - $20 generic/$87.50 preferred/$125 non-preferred www.medcohealth.com 1-800-818-0155 |
| Dental | UT Select Delta Dental – PPO Annual Deductible - $25 Maximum Annual Benefit - $1250 Diagnostic and Preventative covered at 100% www.deltadentalins.com 1-800-893-3582 UT Select Delta Dental Plus – PPO Annual Deductible - $25 Maximum Annual Benefit - $3000 Diagnostic, Preventative, Basic covered at 100% DeltaCare – DMO Annual Deductible – None Maximum Annual Benefit – Unlimited Diagnostic and Preventative coverage varies www.deltadentalins.com 1-800-893-3582 |
| Vision | Superior Vision Copay - $35 Contact Lens Fitting Exam Copay - $35 Frames covered in full up to $140 Standard Lenses covered in full www.superiorvision.com 1-800-507-3800 Superior Vision Plus Copay - $35 Contact Lens Fitting Exam Copay - $35 Frames covered in full up to $150 Progressive Lens Allowance - $120 Scratch Coat and UV Coat covered in full www.superiorvision.com 1-800-507-3800 |
| Life Insurance | Dearborn National Insurance Company Available from 1x – 6x annual salary to a maximum of 1.5 million (Evidence of Insurability required for 3x – 6x coverage) Spouse coverage - $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000 (Evidence of Insurability required for $25 or $50,000) Dependent coverage - $10,000 www.fdl-life.com/ut 1-866-628-2606 |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | Dearborn National Insurance Company You are automatically enrolled in a free $20,000 AD&D policy when covered under the UT medical plan. However, you can elect additional AD&D coverage under the supplemental AD&D policy. Available up to 10x annual salary, to a maximum of 1 million Spouse coverage – up to 50% of employee coverage Dependent coverage - $10,000 www.fdl-life.com/ut 1-866-628-2606 |
| Short Term Disability | Provides 60% of weekly salary following 14-day elimination period www.fdl-life.com/ut 1-866-628-2606 |
| Long Term Disability | Provides 60% of monthly salary following 90-day elimination period www.fdl-life.com/ut 1-866-628-2606 |
| UT Flex | Allows employees to deposit a portion of their salary pre-tax into flexible spending accounts to pay eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses. Minimum - $15/month; Maximum - $416/month www.utflex.com 1-866-887-3539 |
| Long Term Care | CNA – rates available by calling 1-888-825-0353 https://www.ltcbenefits.com/Home.asp 1-888-825-0353 |
| Retirement Programs | Teachers Retirement System – 6.4% deferred tax employee contribution. Employer contributes 6.4%. Vested after 5 years of service. Optional Retirement Program – available to specific titles only. 6.65% deferred tax employee contribution. Employer contributes 8.50%. Vested after 1 year and 1 day of service. Salary cap is adjusted annually based on IRS guidelines. 403 (b) – Tax Sheltered Annuity Annually employees may contribute up to a maximum amount established each year by the IRS. Traditional (before tax) and Roth (after tax) options are both available. 457 (b) – Deferred Compensation Annually employees may contribute up to a maximum amount established each year by the IRS. |
Additional Benefits Information (UT System)
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