Provider Links & Phone Numbers

Medical Provider:
Viva UAB, Viva Access, Viva Choice
- vivahealth.com
- 205-558-7474
- 1-800-294-7780

Medical Provider:
BCBS of Alabama
- bcbsal.org
- 1-800-292-8868

FSA & HSA Provider:
Inspira Financial
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- inspirafinancial.com
- 844-729-3539



Pharmacy Provider:
Viva Health
Customer service for all UAB Rx
- vivahealth.com
- 205-558-7474
- 1-800-294-7780

Dental Provider:
BCBS of Alabama
- bcbsal.org
- 1-800-292-8868

Vision Provider:
VSP
- uab.vspforme.com
- 1-800-877-7195

Life and AD&D Provider:
The Standard
- standard.com
- 1-855-757-4714


Retirement Programs
The UAB Benefits Office has received multiple reports of fraudulent calls and emails from companies claiming to be authorized to discuss UAB retirement reports or offering retirement counseling to UAB employees in an attempt to gain information about UAB employees’ retirement accounts. Please be aware, representatives of the UAB Benefits Office and UAB’s retirement providers are the only entities authorized to discuss UAB retirement accounts. If you are contacted by other vendors claiming to be authorized, do not give out your personal information. Visit the HR Update page to learn more.
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Mandatory UAB Retirement Program
Teachers' Retirement 401(a)The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) plan is a 401(a) plan and mandatory for certain employment categories. Please review the Benefit Eligibility Chart for a complete listing of eligible employment categories.
TRS is a defined benefit plan. Eligible employees who were a member of TRS prior to Jan. 1, 2013, (Tier 1) must contribute 7.5% monthly tax sheltered contributions up to the annual earnable compensation maximum. Eligible employees who were a member of TRS Jan. 1, 2013, or later (Tier 2) must contribute 6.2% monthly tax sheltered contributions up to the annual earnable compensation maximum. The salary cap only applies to employees hired on or after July 1, 1996.
TRS provides Tier 1 members retirement income at age 60 with 10 years or more of participating TRS service, or at any age with 25 years of participating TRS service. Tier 2 members are provided retirement income beginning at age 62 with 10 years or more of participating service. Should you terminate your service before qualifying for retirement benefits, contact the UAB Benefits Department for counseling and/or to apply for a refund of your accumulated contributions.
Retirement Provider: TRS -
Voluntary UAB Retirement Program — UAB
403(b) PlanUAB offers a voluntary 403(b) plan for eligible employee. Please review the Benefit Eligibility Chart for a complete listing of eligible employment categories.
The 403(b) plan is a voluntary, defined-contribution, tax-deferred as well as Roth after-tax plan governed by the Internal Revenue Code 403(b). TIAA is the administrator for the voluntary retirement program. Vesting in the 403(b) plan is immediate. UAB matches the individual’s contributions up to 5 percent of gross monthly pay not to exceed the IRS 401(a) annual compensation limit. Eligibility for matching is limited to full-time regular exempt employees.
457(b) PlanUAB also offers a voluntary, defined-contribution, tax-deferred as well as Roth after-tax plan governed by Internal Revenue Code 457(b). Similar to the 403(b) plan, the 457(b) plan offers the same expanded investment options, convenient payroll deductions, pre-tax as well as Roth after-tax contributions, and tax-deferred growth through TIAA. There are no UAB matching contributions under this plan.
Retirement Provider: TIAATIAA is the provider for UAB’s voluntary retirement programs and offers a choice as to the distribution of the total deposit to be placed in a variety of investment options to include fixed annuities, variable annuities and mutual funds.
- Provider Information
- TIAA Enrollment Instructions for UAB (PDF)
- TIAA Retirement Counseling: Schedule a one-on-one session with a TIAA representative who can help you answer questions about your retirement plans, see how investments are performing and if you are on track to meet retirement goals. Visit tiaa.org/schedulenow or call TIAA at 1-800-842-2003 to make an appointment. There is no additional cost to you for this service.
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Voluntary UAB Retirement Program — UAB Hospital Mgmt LLC
Voluntary 403(b) PlanUAB offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for eligible employees. Please review the Benefit Eligibility Chart for a complete listing of eligible employment categories.
The 403(b) plan is a voluntary, defined-contribution, tax-deferred as well as Roth after-tax plan governed by the Internal Revenue Code 403(b). TIAA is the administrator for the voluntary retirement program. Employees are vested after three years of employment with the LLC. The Hospital matches the individual’s contributions up to 5 percent of gross monthly pay not to exceed the IRS 401(a) annual compensation limit. Eligibility for matching is for all full-time and part-time regular, twelve hour shift and weekend staff employees.
Retirement Provider: TIAATIAA is the provider for UAB’s voluntary retirement programs and offers a choice as to the distribution of the total deposit to be placed in a variety of investment options to include fixed annuities, variable annuities and mutual funds.
- Provider Information
- TIAA Enrollment Instructions for UAB Hospital Mgmt LLC (PDF)
- TIAA Retirement Counseling: Schedule a one-on-one session with a TIAA representative who can help you answer questions about your retirement plans, see how investments are performing and if you are on track to meet retirement goals. Visit tiaa.org/schedulenow or call TIAA at 1-800-842-2003 to make an appointment. There is no additional cost to you for this service.
Benefits FAQs
Select a question below to learn more...
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1. When can I make my medical/dental/vision insurance effective if I am a new employee?
2. If I am not a new employee, when can I elect or cancel medical/dental/vision coverage?
3. What is Annual Open Enrollment?
4. How do I sign up for my benefits?
5. How do I change my beneficiaries?
6. What dependent documentation is required for coverage?
7. I am terminating (other than retiring). What must I do in regards to my benefits?
8. I am ready to service retire with TRS. What should I do?
1. When can I make my medical/dental/vision insurance effective if I am a new employee?As a new employee, you can make your medical/dental/vision insurance effective on your hire date. Bi-weekly employee medical/dental/vision premiums are split over the first and second paychecks. Premiums are tax-sheltered and are paying for current month’s coverage. Visit UAB for Me to enroll.
You have 31 days from your hire date to elect coverage. If you fail to elect coverage within 31 days of your hire date, you must wait until Annual Open Enrollment or a qualifying life event.
2. If I am not a new employee, when can I elect or cancel medical/dental/vision coverage?
You can elect or cancel medical/dental/vision coverage for yourself and/or any eligible dependents within 31 days of a qualifying life event. Visit UAB for Me to elect or cancel your coverage.
Qualifying life events include:
- Marriage
- Birth
- Adoption or placement for adoption
- Involuntary loss of other coverage
The effective date of the election would be the date of the qualifying life event. If you fail to enroll within 31 days of the qualifying event, you must wait until Annual Open Enrollment.
3. What is Annual Open Enrollment?Annual Open Enrollment allows employees to enroll, cancel, or change their medical, dental, or vision coverage. During this time employees also can re-enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts if they wish to participate in the next year. Open Enrollment is normally held during the month of October. All elections made during Open Enrollment are effective January 1 of the new year.
4. How do I sign up for my benefits?Enroll in benefits online using the UAB for Me portal. You may review the UAB for Me Instruction Sheet for more information on how to access the enrollment system.
5. How do I change my beneficiaries?Update your beneficiaries online using the UAB for Me portal. You may change your beneficiary at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure your beneficiary designation is up to date.
Beneficiary changes for Voluntary Retirement and/or Mandatory Retirement must be made directly with the company. Contact information can be found in the UAB for Me portal.
6. What dependent documentation is required for coverage?For Spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate or common law affidavit OR a copy of the front page of your filed federal tax return confirming this dependent as a spouse.
For Children/Incapacitated Dependents: A copy of the child’s birth certificate naming you, your spouse or your sponsored adult dependent as the child's parent or appropriate court order/adoption decree naming you, your spouse or your sponsored adult dependent as the child's legal guardian AND if applicable, a copy of a divorce decree granting full or joint custody OR, if applicable, a copy of a court-issued Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) or other court order where you or your spouse are required to provide health care.
For disabled dependents, you must also provide a copy of your most recently filed federal tax return confirming this child as a dependent AND a copy of the Social Security Administration approval for disability benefits. The incapacitation must have commenced prior to the child's reaching age 26 and the child must have been as a Covered Dependent immediately prior to attaining age 26.
7. I am terminating (other than retiring). What must I do in regards to my benefits?Employees who are terminating from the University (other than retiring) must complete an Employee Exit Survey. Once your Exit Survey is complete, please contact the Benefits department to discuss your benefits. You will be given the opportunity to complete forms related to the Teacher’s Retirement System and various other benefit conversion options, if you are eligible, at the time of termination.
8. I am ready to service retire with TRS. What should I do?Making the decision to service retire with Teacher's Retirement (TRS) is a big decision in a person's life. The first step is to speak with TRS to confirm your eligibility date. Eligibility criteria is different for Tier 1 and Tier 2 emploees (see Retirement section).
For Tier 1, you must have at least 10 years of creditable service with TRS and be 60 years of age, or have 25 years of creditable service with TRS at any age. For Tier 2, you must have at least 10 years of creditable service with TRS and be 62 years of age. The Benefits Office can assist you with determining the earliest date you are eligible to retire.
You must retire on the first of a month (example: August 1). Application must be made in the Benefits office no earlier than 90 days prior to and no later than 30 days from your retirement date. Appointments may be made at any time with a member of the Benefits staff by calling (205) 934-3458.
Once you confirm with Benefits you are ready to retire, our office will help you complete an application for retirement. This application must be received at TRS no later than 30 days prior to your retirement date. It is your responsibility to ensure timely completion of your application to retire. You will be required to list a beneficiary for your retirement monies; therefore it is important to bring the beneficiary's name, address, and social security number. The Benefits staff member will also review all of your current benefits and any plans you are eligible to convert or keep upon retirement.
Once TRS receives your retirement application, they will mail your retirement options and a PEEHIP medical insurance application to your home address. PEEHIP is medical insurance that is available to employees who service retire with TRS. When you receive these forms from TRS, you will need to schedule a second appointment with Benefits. We will explain your income options, notarize which retirement option you choose, certify your PEEHIP medical insurance application (if applicable), and keep a copy for our files.
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1. What is a 1095-C form?
2. Why did I receive this form?
3. When will I receive the 1095-C form?
4. Are the 1095 forms required to file my taxes?
5. My spouse and/or dependent(s) file their own taxes but are covered under my health insurance. Will they receive a copy of the 1095-C form?
6. What should I do with this form?
7. What do I do with the 1095-C form if I have already filed my taxes?
8. How do I get another copy of the 1095-C form if I have misplaced the form?IRS form 1095-C is an annual employee health insurance tax statement, provided by employers to employees who are eligible for health insurance as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). All employees who were eligible for health insurance as defined by ACA will receive a 1095-C regardless of whether they participated in a UAB health insurance plan.
The 1095-C is comprised of three parts:
- Part I: Identifying information about the employee and the employer
- Part II: Information about the employer’s offer of group health coverage
- Part III: Information about the employer health coverage, including names, and Social Security numbers of the employee and his or her covered dependents (note only self-insured plans are required to list covered dependents)
2. Why did I receive this form?
Under the Affordable Care Act, employers are required to provide form 1095-C to employees who are eligible for health insurance as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). All employees who were eligible for health insurance as defined by ACA will receive a 1095-C regardless of whether they participated in a UAB health insurance plan.
3. When will I receive the 1095-C form?
The 1095-C form is sent out annually and is scheduled to be postmarked and mailed by January 31 of the calendar year. Eligible employees receive the form at their home address.
4. Are the 1095 forms required to file my taxes?
No. The 1095 forms are not required to file your taxes. However, it is highly recommended that you retain this form with your tax records. The form verifies whether you had employer sponsored health coverage during the year for which you are filing taxes. The IRS may ask you to send a copy of this form, along with your W-2 form if you are audited.
5. My spouse and/or dependent(s) file their own taxes but are covered under my health insurance. Will they receive a copy of the 1095-C form?
Only the employee will receive a copy of the Form 1095-C. However, dependents on your health plan who file their own taxes will need a copy for their tax records. You may provide a copy of your form to your dependents; an official reprint is not necessary.
6. What should I do with this form?
You should retain this form with your tax records. The IRS may ask you to send a copy of this form, along with your W-2 form if you are audited.
7. What do I do with the 1095-C form if I have already filed my taxes?
You should retain this form with your tax records. If the IRS audited your tax return you may be asked to send a copy of this form.
8. How do I get another copy of the 1095-C form if I have misplaced the form?
Contact UAB Benefits at benefits@uab.edu or 205-934-3458.
Employee Benefits Overview
Below you'll find a general overview of your UAB benefits, including provider information, frequently asked questions and summaries of the medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance plans and other benefits offered to UAB employees. Detailed plan information can be found on the UAB for Me portal.
Benefits & Wellbeing Summaries
Transparency in Coverage
The links below lead to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
Model Notices
including Notices of Privacy & Nondiscrimination
HR Updates
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HR announces selection of Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing
Lisa Meddock will join UAB Human Resources as Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing, effective January 12, 2026. Meddock has more than 15 years of leadership experience, during which time she has gained a deep understanding of the design...
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2025 UAB Security & Fire Safety Report now available online
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Best practices for submitting time-off requests in CTA
UAB Human Resources has compiled a few tips and best practices for submitting a time-off request in Campus Time & Attendance (CTA). Whether you're planning a vacation, taking a personal day, or requesting partial time off, following these simple tips...
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Upcoming changes to UAB's Paid Parental Leave and Sick Time Policies
Beginning July 1, 2025, UAB's Paid Parental Leave Policy and Sick Time Policies will undergo important enhancements. These changes will expand eligibility for paid parental leave and give employees more time to bond with their growing families...





