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Annual Enrollment

The Annual Benefits Enrollment period allows enrolling in or changing benefits for the upcoming plan year, including adding or removing dependents, adding a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), signing up for Short-Term Disability Insurance, and more.

This is the only time you may make changes to your benefits unless you have a qualifying life event (e.g., loss or gain of group health insurance, change in marital status, birth/adoption of a child, etc.).

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.

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.

    Visit the UT System Preventive Care Incentive Program for full details.

  • UT FLEX - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • The FSA maximum will increase to $3,400, up from the current $3,200. 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

Employee-only UT SELECT medical coverage will remain at no cost for benefits-eligible employees who work at least 30 hours a week and select the medical plan option. There will be no premium rate or plan design changes for UT SELECT dental plans, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans.

Want to keep the same benefits for next year?

No action is required, unless you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). If you have a UT FLEX account, you must reenroll every year.

Want to review your benefits?

Visit My UT Benefits, select The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and follow the prompts.

Note: Even if you don’t want to make any changes, it is still recommended that you take a few minutes to review your current coverage and list of dependents (if applicable) for accuracy.

Benefits Fairs and Webinars

In-person Employee Benefits Fairs: Join our Human Resources team and chat directly with benefits experts and retirement vendors to ask your questions and pick up some swag.

In-person Information Tables: We will also be visiting a few additional locations to provide resources and an opportunity to meet directly with members of our team.

Virtual “Ask a Benefits Rep” Webinars: Learn about your FY27 benefits plans, including changes, options, and enrollment details.

(Hybrid) Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Learning Session: A review of TRS benefits for retirement including eligibility, tiers, calculation of benefits, retirement plans, death benefits, employment after retirement, and insurance.

Reminders

  • New UT SELECT ID cards will be mailed in August to your home address as it appears in PeopleSoft.
  • You MUST enroll in UT FLEX to continue it. It does not automatically renew.
  • Review or update any beneficiaries at My UT Benefits.
  • Aug. 15 is the deadline for completing follow-up tasks [e.g., uploading supporting documents, completing Evidence of Insurability (EOI), etc.].
  • This is a good time to make changes to your voluntary retirement plans.

Mobile App

Get ready for Annual Benefits Enrollment by downloading the Benefitplace app. With this app you will be able to use your phone or tablet to view your benefits information, update your coverage, store photos of your ID cards, and more.

  1. Download the Benefitplace app - Android | iOS
  2. Enter UTSWMC for Company ID.
  3. Active employees click Member Login.
  4. Log in using your UTSW user name and password.

(For technical support with the Benefitplace app, call 844-870-0044.)

Cost Worksheets

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Our team is here to support you throughout your benefits selection process. If you have questions or would like more information: HR@utsouthwestern.edu | 214-648-9810.

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