PayFlex, UAB's provider for flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA), is now Inspira Financial. The name change is effective as of January 17, 2024. This change should not affect service for UAB employees with an existing Payflex FSA or HSA account or who signed up for a Payflex FSA or HSA account during the Open Enrollment period.
Here is what you need to know...
- WEBSITE: As of January 17, 2024, the provider's new website is inspirafinancial.com. Anyone who visits payflex.com will be automatically redirected to the correct site. To login to Inspira Financial, select the yellow “Log in” button in the top-right corner of the screen, then select the yellow “Log in” button within the “Manage your HSA, FSA, or other benefits” box. If you created an online profile with PayFlex before January 17, 2024, your login credentials (username and password) will remain the same.
- MOBILE APP: The new Inspira mobile app is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. If you already have the PayFlex mobile app downloaded on your device, you will automatically be prompted to update it.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: There is currently no change to the existing contact information for the PayFlex Customer Service Center. You may continue to contact customer service for your FSA/HSA account by calling 800-284-4885.
- DEBIT CARDS: Payflex debit cards will not be re-issued. Customers with a current PayFlex-branded debit card may continue to use their current card until the expiration date noted on the front. When your card expires, you will receive an Inspira-branded debit card.
More information about Inspira Financial services for UAB employees is available in the UAB for Me portal. For additional questions, contact the UAB Benefits Office.
— Posted February 13, 2024
Employees can use Self-Service Applications in the Oracle HR and Finance Administrative System at any time to review and verify current pay grades, job titles and pay rates.
Self Service stations are available in the Administration Building near the Benefits Office on the second floor or on the first floor in the HR Service Center, or log in to Oracle with a BlazerID and password from any computer. Visit the Compensation website for instructions on how to view and print employment and salary history via the UAB Self Service Application.
— Posted November 6, 2023
UAB Human Resources is introducing UAB Manager Self Service, a new Oracle HR responsibility that provides managers a wealth of information concerning their direct reports.
UAB Manager Self Service supports assigned supervisors in Oracle with streamlined access to critical information including comprehensive details regarding employment, grade and salary history, workforce and weather group information, leadership categories, hybrid/remote eligibility status, and other valuable data points.
All those designated as a supervisor in Oracle HR, who supervise at least one full time employee, are automatically granted access to UAB Manager Self Service as of October 11. Quick reference guides and other online resources to assist in navigating this new responsibility are available in the HR Operations portal. For additional questions, contact HR Information Systems.
— Published October 12, 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new federal law that went into effect June 27, 2023, and requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer undue hardship. The PWFA applies only to accommodations; existing laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) make it illegal to fire or otherwise discriminate against workers on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The PWFA does not replace federal, state or local laws that are more protective of workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
The EEOC will issue regulations by December 29, 2023. See the PWFA poster and the updated Equal Employment Opportunity poster on the Mandated Posters webpage to learn more.
— Posted July 11, 2023
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