Your Health Matters: Have You Scheduled Your Annual Preventive Exam?
Taking care of your health starts with one important step: your annual preventive care exam.
The University of Texas System's Preventive Care Incentive Program (PCIP) began September 1, 2026, and encourages employees and their covered spouses enrolled in UT SELECT to prioritize their health through routine preventive care.
Eligible employees and covered spouses who do not meet the preventive exam requirement by the deadline will be subject to a $50 monthly surcharge per person, with the first applicable payroll deduction beginning on the May 1, 2027, paycheck.
Mark Your Calendar: February 28, 2027
You have until February 28, 2027, to complete your qualifying annual preventive exam.
The good news? If you completed a qualifying preventive exam between February 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027, your visit may already meet the requirement!
What Do You Need to Do?
If you have not completed your annual exam:
Schedule a preventive care visit with an in-network primary care provider by February 28, 2027. Preventive exams are generally covered at 100% under UT SELECT when services are billed as preventive and meet plan guidelines.
If you have already completed your exam:
You may already have met the requirement! If your exam took place between February 2026 and February 2027, review your claims through Blue Access for Members (BAM) to confirm your visit was processed appropriately.
Not sure if your visit qualifies?
Contact UT SELECT Concierge at 1-866-882-2034 for assistance with understanding your benefits, finding an in-network provider, or reviewing your preventive care claim.
Important Dates and Reminders
- September 1, 2026: Preventive Care Incentive Program began.
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February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027: Qualifying preventive exams completed during this period may satisfy the requirement.
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February 28, 2027: Deadline to complete your qualifying preventive exam.
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May 1, 2027: First paycheck that may reflect the $50 monthly surcharge for each eligible individual who has not met the requirement.
PCIP is not an opt-in or opt-out program. It applies to eligible active employees and covered spouses enrolled in UT SELECT. Employees and covered spouses must each meet the preventive exam requirement to avoid the applicable surcharge.
Take the Next Step Today!
Whether you need to schedule your exam, check a previous visit, or simply learn more about the program, we have resources to help.
Visit the UTA Preventive Care Resource Page for program details, important deadlines, helpful guides, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Need assistance? Call UT SELECT Concierge at 1-866-882-2034.