What is Open Enrollment? Open enrollment is the two-week period when employees have the opportunity to choose insurance benefits or make changes to current benefits for the upcoming year. There are a few changes this year to be aware of in order to make the best decisions for you and your family: All member health … Continued
Some people can’t imagine their lives without their careers. Others have been ready for retirement since high school graduation. No matter in which camp you fall, planning for retirement can help ensure your golden years live up to their name. The UT System has two types of retirement programs—Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) and Optional … Continued
An Impactful Perk: Volunteering When you commit to being a volunteer, you are making a significant impact for the organization you’re volunteering with as well as the demographic they serve. But did you know that as a volunteer, you too, are reaping benefits? Research shows that volunteering offers significant health benefits, including improved physical and … Continued
Annual Enrollment for 2023 benefits will take place from Saturday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 14.
Effective July 1, 2019, all Knoxville-area employees, including those with the UT Institute of Agriculture, UT Institute for Public Service, UT Knoxville and UT System, must provide medical certification for family and medical leave requests regarding a serious health condition of the employee or a covered family member to ensure consistency among all UT employees … Continued
Open Enrollment From Sept. 30 through Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m. CDT, all regular employees working at least 75 percent time will have the opportunity to sign up and make changes to health, dental and vision insurance as part of the state of Tennessee’s open enrollment period. Employees will also have the opportunity to make … Continued
During the state of Tennessee’s open enrollment period, starting Oct. 1 and running through Oct. 12, UT faculty and staff will have the opportunity to sign up and make changes to health, dental and vision insurance. Employees also will have the opportunity to make changes to their term life insurance, long-term care and optional special accident programs.
by Alyssa Janssen Significant life changes can cause major stress in a person’s life and make a person feel as though they are stuck, which is when Leticia Flores says is the best time to reach out for some help. Changes can come in many forms such as divorce, the death of a loved one, … Continued
We asked faculty and staff if they thought the plan was effective and offer their feedback as a tool for helping make your decision.
Learn about UT’s Tuition Waiver Benefit If you’ve been thinking about enrolling in for-credit courses offered by UT or a TBR institution, here’s a quick explanation of your tuition waiver benefit: Regular full-time employees can: Enroll in up to 9 hours of undergraduate or graduate courses per semester at any UT campus without paying tuition fees Enroll … Continued
