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Annual Enrollment

Annual Benefits Enrollment Has Ended

The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ended on July 31. New elections or changes will go into effect Sept. 1, 2026, which marks the beginning of the new benefit plan year. Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance coverage will become effective upon approval of Evidence of Insurability (EOI), if applicable.

If you have questions, please contact the benefits team at: HR@utsouthwestern.edu | 214-648-9810.

Changes and New for FY27

  • Preventive Care Incentive Program (PCIP)

    Our UT SELECT medical plan will begin to include a requirement for annual preventive care, which is shown to improve overall health outcomes. Annual preventive exams are included in your plan and do not require a co-pay.

    All employees and spouses enrolled in the UT SELECT plan must receive an annual preventive exam between February 2026 and February 2027. If one is not on file by Feb. 28, 2027, each enrolled employee and/or spouse will begin paying a $50 monthly premium starting May 2027.

    UT System PCIP     FAQ - UT System PCIP

  • UT FLEX - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • The FSA maximum will increase to $3,400, up from the current $3,300. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account will increase to $7,500, up from the current $5,000.
  • UT Lifestyle Benefits

    Several new and useful benefits are being added for active employees and their dependents only.

    • Accident Insurance – provides a cash payment directly to you if an accident occurs.
    • Critical Illness Insurance – provides a cash payment after diagnosis of a covered condition, such as a heart attack or cancer.
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance – provides a cash payment after each day spent in a hospital to help supplement your health insurance.
    • LegalEASE – provides comprehensive and affordable legal support.
    • MetLife Pet Insurance – provides medical benefits to your pet.


    For details, visit the UT Lifestyle Benefits page.

  • Premium Rate Changes
    • Monthly premiums for Dependent/Family UT SELECT medical coverage will increase slightly.
    • Monthly premiums for the Delta Care HMO plan will increase slightly.
    • Employees who are paid bi-weekly will notice premium increases (if applicable) on their Sept. 11 paycheck.
    • Employees who are paid monthly will notice premium increases (if applicable) on their Oct. 1 paycheck.

Cost Worksheet for Employees     Cost Worksheet for Retirees

 

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