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Highlights, Options, and Hints

This web reference provides an overview of information to assist you in making informed decisions concerning your benefits and insurance options for the upcoming benefit year beginning September 1, 2010.

There are a number of plan changes for the 2010-2011 benefit plan year. Please take a minute to review the highlights below:

UT Select Medical 
(Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)

Coverage Level

New Monthly Out-of-Pocket Premiums

Full- Time Employee/Retiree Only

$0.00 (No Change)

Full-Time Employee/Retiree & Spouse

$189.54 ($20.31 increase)

Full-Time Employee/Retiree & Children

$198.24 ($21.24 increase)

Full-Time Employee/Retiree & Family

$373.27 ($39.99 increase)

Part-Time Employee Only

$220.12 ($23.58 increase)

Part-Time Employee & Spouse

$525.05 ($56.25 increase)

Part-Time Employee & Children

$492.19 ($52.74 increase)

Part-Time Employee & Family

$783.30 ($83.93 increase)

UT Select Medical 
(Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)

Other Plan Changes

Annual Deductible

$350 ($1,050 Family) in-network ($100 per person increase)

$750 ($2,250 Family) out-of-network ($250 per person increase)

$350 ($1,050 Family) out-of-area ($100 per person increase)

Maximum Annual Out-of-Pocket

$2,500 ($7,500 Family) in-network ($750 per person increase)

$5,000 ($15,000 Family) out-of-network ($1,000 per person increase)

$2,500 ($7,500 Family) out-of-area ($750 per person increase)

Emergency Room Copayment

$150 ($50 increase)

Bariatric Surgery

$5,000 deductible (Previously treated like all other illnesses with 80%/20% split)

Dearborn National Life Insurance

11% premium decrease for all age levels

Basic Term Life included with employee medical coverage will increase from $10,000 to $20,000

Basic Term Life included with retiree medical coverage will increase from $3,000 to $6,000

NEW - Retiree Spouse Life has been added as an option. The option will be for $3,000 coverage for $1.83 per month. Retiree must also have Voluntary Term Life in order to elect this option. EOI will be required.

Dearborn National AD&D Insurance

Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment included with employee medical coverage will increase from $10,000 to $20,000.

UT Select Dental (Delta Dental)

Coverage Level

New Monthly Out-of-Pocket Premiums

Employee/Retiree Only

$30.86 ($.90 increase)

Employee/Retiree & Spouse

$58.58 ($1.71 increase)

Employee/Retiree & Children

$64.57 ($1.88 increase)

Employee/Retiree & Family

$91.81 ($2.67 increase)

UT Flex Flexible Spending Accounts

Beginning with plan year FY2011, each UT Flex account will be assessed a $12 annual processing fee. This fee will be deducted from the account after the first month's contribution.

Effective January 1, 2011 certain over-the-counter medications will no longer be UT Flex eligible unless a prescription has been provided by a physician and is on file at PayFlex.

Retirement Saving and Planning Benefits

Teachers Retirement System of Texas

No changes in program

Optional Retirement Program

Six approved companies

University contribution 8.5%

UTSaver Voluntary Retirement Programs

Six approved companies

Enroll at anytime

UT Arlington Employee Benefits Services

Enrollment counseling and services

On campus representative services

Educational forums

Helpful Hints
  • Annual Enrollment runs from Thursday, July 1, 2010 through Saturday, July 31, 2010.
  • Review your Coverage Option Letter that you will receive via email.
  • Make your selections no later than Saturday, July 31, 2010.
  • Complete any EOI requirements. All EOI forms must be electronically submitted or postmarked by August 15, 2010.
  • If you would like to participate in the UT Flex plan, you must re-enroll every year during annual enrollment. It is not required to re-select the option for the debit card, as that election is now automatic for those that had the debit card last plan year.
  • If you enroll in the UT Flex Day Care plan, IRS regulations state your dependent day care deductions cannot exceed $5,000 in any given calendar year.
  • Closely review the confirmation letter that you will receive vial email after you make your selections on My UT Benefits. If there is a mistake, notify Employee Benefits Services at benefits@uta.edu.