UAB Human Resources will be closed on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual in-person HR Team Meeting. Topics of discussion will include strategies for renewal within HR, digital accessibility standards, and updates on the UAB Campus Engagement Survey, as well as other important topics.
During this time, all Human Resources units will be closed with limited access to email. If you have an urgent or time-sensitive issue during this time, please contact the HR main line at 205-975-9785.
— Published May 6, 2026
The Premium Assistance Program is designed to ease the cost of medical premiums for benefits-eligible employees whose total combined household income, based on family size, is at or below twice the federal poverty level (see 2026 Premium Assistance Income Chart). Participants who meet the criteria receive a discount equal to the lowest‑cost single employee medical premium offered. Regular medical premiums remain tax‑sheltered.
The annual deadline for current employees is 60 days from January 1, meaning applications for 2026 must be submitted by March 2, 2026. Newly eligible employees, including those recently hired or newly enrolled in a UAB-sponsored medical plan, have 60 days from their medical plan enrollment date to apply.
To submit an application, log into the UAB for Me Benefits Portal at uab.edu/hrintouch and visit the Premium Assistance page on the Benefit Resources menu. Download and complete the Premium Assistance Application for 2026, then follow the instructions on the page to submit.
2026 Premium Assistance Income Chart
| Total Family Size (as reported on federal tax refund) | Annual Household Income (as reported on federal tax refund) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $97,300 |
| 8 | $108,300 |
— Published February 17, 2026
The HR Information Systems (HRIS) team is launching HRIS Empower U, a new weekly Zoom session designed to give employees real‑time help with administrative systems — no ticket submission required.
Each Wednesday from 10-11 a.m., participants can join the session, select the breakout room dedicated to the system they need help with, and get immediate guidance on common administrative systems including Oracle, Taleo, Campus Time & Attendance, UAB Perform, Campus Learning System, WAM, Freshdesk, and HR Processes. By speaking directly with HRIS experts, employees can ask how-to questions, receive quick clarifications, troubleshoot issues in real time, and leave with solutions that help keep their tasks moving.
HRIS Empower U is designed for HR Organization Administrators, HR Organization Officers, and anyone who uses these systems in their day‑to‑day responsibilities. The Zoom link for HRIS Empower U is available on the HRIS Operations page.
— Published February 11, 2026
Any vacation accrual balances in excess of the total maximum accrual for exempt monthly employees will rollover to sick accruals on January 1, 2026, in accordance with HR Policy 301: Vacation. The rollover will reflect approved time off requests and balances as of December 31, 2025.
Please note…
- Although the rollover occurs on January 1, 2026, the December 2025 time entry period will remain open until January 30, 2026.
- Employees are strongly encouraged to submit all December entries before January 1, 2026.
- Entries submitted after December 31 will still be reflected in the system and will adjust Campus Time & Attendance (CTA) balances accordingly.
- Any entries dated prior to December 2025 require an exception form and leadership approval.
If employees encounter an error when trying to submit a request, they may follow the workaround posted in the myUAB portal under CTA Requesting Time Off Error. The vendor is actively working to resolve this issue.
— Published December 16, 2025
HR Updates
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UAB HR closed Friday, May 15 for annual team meeting
UAB Human Resources will be closed on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual in-person HR Team Meeting. Topics of discussion will include strategies for renewal within HR, digital accessibility standards, and updates on the UAB...
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Deadlines and information on vacation accrual rollover for exempt monthly employee
Any vacation accrual balances in excess of the total maximum accrual for exempt monthly employees will rollover to sick accruals on January 1, 2026, in accordance with HR Policy 301: Vacation. The rollover will reflect approved time off requests...
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Use or lose personal holidays
Under UAB policy, personal holidays for non-essential employees are awarded July of each year and must be used by the end of June the following calendar year. UAB biweekly paid full-time regular employees in non-essential services must take any...
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Updates announced for Educational Assistance, Holidays and Severance Pay policies
An update to HR Policy 319: Educational Assistance Program expanding the program’s eligibly went into effect this month, and two more HR policies will soon be updated in the UAB Policies and Procedures Library. HR Policy 319: Educational Assistance...
