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Child Development Center to expand under new management agreement
The partnership with KinderCare, a national leader in childcare and early childhood education, will double the number of UAB families who can access on-campus childcare at below-market rates in a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility.
Open enrollment for benefits is underwayUAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will begin 7 a.m. Oct. 23 and conclude 5 p.m. Nov. 9. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2021.
Voluntary benefits to be offered during open enrollmentIn addition to the health, dental and vision benefits, UAB employees also will have the option to select insurance to cover accidents and identity theft and/ or participate in a pet-care discount program during open enrollment Oct. 23-Nov. 9.
9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2021Annual check-ups, online visits, mail-order drugs and good habits are a few of the ways you can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses in the coming year. Here’s the details.
Premiums for health, dental and vision available for 2021Eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital, and UAB Hospital Management LLC must choose or decline health care coverage during the annual open enrollment Oct. 23-Nov. 9.
Vision coverage from VSP available during open enrollmentUAB offers vision benefits during the annual open enrollment, and eligible employees will have the option to choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 23 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9. These five questions can help determine if you need it.
Dental coverage from BCBS is available during open enrollmentUAB offers dental insurance during the annual open enrollment for benefits, and eligible employees will have the option to choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 23 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9. These five questions can help determine if you need it.
3 traditional health plan options available for 2021Eligible employees will have the option to choose or decline health care coverage during the annual open enrollment Oct. 23-Nov. 9. In addition to a consumer-driven health plan, traditional health plans from Viva Health and Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be continue to be available for 2021.
Consumer-driven health plan offers unique benefitsViva Choice — UAB’s consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) — is an alternative to traditional Viva and Blue Cross health care plans offered to eligible employees during the annual open enrollment for benefits Oct. 23-Nov. 9.
5 things to know about open enrollmentThis week, UAB HR Benefits begins rolling out information about Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees. Weekly communications will provide employees more time to review available benefits and upcoming changes and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Guidelines for compensating employees affected by COVID-19 are in effectThe revised guidance draws a distinction between employees who undergo testing at UAB and those who elect to be tested elsewhere.
UAB will continue to withhold payroll taxesThe University of Alabama System, its health system and affiliates will refrain from making changes to the payroll tax withholdings at this time for several reasons.
MyHealthRewards users earn bonus points for completing HealthcheckNo extra effort is required by participants to receive the bonus credits.
Drop-in youth study program is openHalf-day sessions are available for children in grades K-8 for nominal fee.
UAB offering child-care options for employees with school-age childrenLeadership is working to respond to challenges some employees will face as K-12 school districts adopt hybrid teaching plans for the fall terms
Performance review period now open: here’s what you need to knowStaff in all campus schools and units will use a standard process and timeframe for annual performance reviews this year; reviews must be completed by Oct. 31.
Cut your bills with UAB PerksDiscount program can cut hundreds from prices at dozens of area businesses, from car dealers to cellphone service plans and popular restaurants.
Unused personal holidays to roll overUAB and UAB Medicine make provisions for regular and essential employees who receive undesignated holidays.
Redeveloped by you: 7 things to know about the new performance-management processAll campus staff will use the same process and timeframe for annual reviews beginning in July. Learn how ratings, criteria and more were shaped by hundreds of employees in a 2019 pilot.
Peak performance: 9 tips for employeesBe proactive to get the most from your performance review.
Great idea! Can I patent it? 6 things you need to know about intellectual propertyYou don’t have to build a better mousetrap to move markets — discoveries, artworks, inventions and websites can all qualify for protection. Here are your rights and obligations as a UAB employee with potential IP.
Earn money for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 2,000 employees logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout from My Health Rewards. See how you can get yours.
What would you do? Test your knowledge of ethics and complianceHow do you help a troubled student, disclose financial conflicts or report concerning behavior? Take our 5-question quiz.
Employee health insurance plans enhance productsViva Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama have enhanced health plans for UAB, UAHSF and UAB Health System employees for 2020.
Open enrollment for benefits ends Nov. 11UAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will begin 7 a.m. Oct. 25 and conclude 5 p.m. Nov. 11. Eligible employees can choose among dental, vision and health insurance plans, plus voluntary plan options and tax-deferred spending accounts for health and dependent care for 2020.
Voluntary benefits to be offered during open enrollmentIn addition to the health, dental and vision benefits, UAB employees also will have the option to select insurance to cover accidents and identity theft and/ or participate in a pet-care discount program during open enrollment during open enrollment Oct. 25-Nov. 11. These programs are wholly voluntary and paid for by employees and can be cancelled at any time.
9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2020Nationwide, the cost of health care is rising, and UAB is working to reduce the impact of these costs on its employees and the organization. Here are some things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Premiums for health, dental and vision available for 2020Eligible employees may choose among four health plans plus dental and vision benefits during the annual open enrollment Oct. 25-Nov. 11. Medical premium assistance — based on household income — and priority access services also will be available.
Vision coverage from VSP available during open enrollmentEligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital, and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline vision coverage during the annual open enrollment for benefits that begins 7 a.m. Oct. 25 and concludes 5 p.m. Nov. 11.
Dental coverage from BCBS is available during open enrollmentEmployees have a choice of two stand-alone dental plans — basic or comprehensive coverage — provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
3 traditional health plan options are available for 2020Benefit-eligible employees will have the choice of enrolling in a traditional health care plan during the annual open enrollment Oct. 25-Nov.11. No plan design changes will be implemented this year.
Consumer-driven health plan continues to grow in favor among UAB employeesVIVA Choice — UAB’s consumer-driven health plan — is an option for benefit-eligible employees during the annual open enrollment Oct. 25-Nov.11.
Faculty and staff to get extra holidays at year’s endUAB will observe additional holidays to provide employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
5 things to know about open enrollmentThis week, UAB HR Benefits begins rolling out information about Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees to provide employees more time to review available benefits and upcoming changes and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Seminars to explain coming changes in voluntary retirement plansA series of onsite and online seminars will help employees understand and take advantage of new options available to them.
Enhanced process solidifies UAB as leader in disability advocacyThe process for filing and resolving disability-related grievances demonstrates UAB’s commitment to promoting integrity, respect, diversity and inclusiveness and accountability on campus.
ADVANCE grant to promote equity, inclusion among STEM facultyUAB will help develop new and revised policies that promote gender equity among STEM faculty at UAB and partner institutions, UAH, Alabama A&M University, Miles College and Oakwood University.
10 FAQs about educational assistance at UABLearn the ins and outs of who qualifies for the program, how to take advantage of it, the requirements for staying qualified and everything in-between.
Spend Family Night with the Legion FC Aug. 17Get free and discounted tickets to the Legion FC home game against Memphis 901.
July 4: University to close, no bus service, concert plannedAlthough most campus operations will be suspended on this day, essential services will continue and the annual fourth of July concert begins 7 p.m.