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TIAA consultants back on campus in May
Schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to review your retirement goals with TIAA representatives; sessions begin May 4.
EACC’s one-at-a-time therapy option extended to all clientsThe UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center’s One-at-a-Time Therapy option is now available to all clients — including couples and families.
Open enrollment for benefits is underwayUAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will be held Oct. 22-Nov. 8. 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 2022.
Changes in public service loan-forgiveness program may benefit UAB employeesThe U.S. Department of Education announced some short-term changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that may make it easier for UAB and UAB Hospital employees to get debt relief while it pursues long-term changes in the program.
Voluntary benefits to be offered during open enrollmentUAB 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.
9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2022Nationwide, the cost of everything is rising, and UAB is working to balance 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.
Premium rates for health, dental and vision available for 2022For the second year, UAB employees will be offered premiums that are mostly flat or decreased.
Vision coverage from VSP is available during open enrollmentUAB offers vision benefits, and eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline that coverage during the open enrollment for benefits Oct. 22-Nov. 8.
Dental coverage from BCBS is available during open enrollmentUAB will offer dental insurance during the annual open enrollment for benefits, and eligible employees must choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 22 and 5 p.m. Nov. 8.
3 traditional health plan options available for 2022UAB’s medical plans offer one plan design change for 2022: coverage for infertility treatment.
Faculty and staff to get extra holidays at year’s endUAB and UAB Medicine also will observe Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 as holidays to provide employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
Consumer-driven health plan continues to gain favor among employeesViva Choice — UAB’s consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) — is an alternative to traditional Viva and Blue Cross health care plans offered to eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC during the annual open enrollment for benefits Oct. 22-Nov. 8.
5 things to know about open enrollmentThis week, UAB HR Benefits begins rolling out information about open enrollment to provide benefit-eligible employees time to review upcoming changes and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Employees may use donated sick leave to care for dependents affected by COVID-19Subject to certain conditions, UAB will allow up to 14 calendar days of dependent care leave to enable employees who cannot work remotely to stay home with an immediate family member who is quarantined due to COVID-19.
3 things to know about a change in the general wage structureThe two-digit code, or grade, UAB uses to categorize job titles within salary ranges will be replaced with a three-digit code, effective Sept. 1.
Answers to questions about alternative work pilot programUAB will launch a limited six-month pilot program Sept. 1 to evaluate alternative work options for positions that do not require a daily on-site presence.
DSS helps faculty create a more inclusive campus for studentsBrush up on the services and resources offered by UAB Disability Support Services and meet Catherine Buttrey, the new DSS faculty advisor.
Tackle your problems one at a timeA new offering from UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center will help employees address a specific issue in a single, goal-oriented therapy session.
Performance evaluation period begins July 1: Here’s what you need to knowStaff in all campus schools and units in workgroup A will continue to use UAB's standard process and timeframe for annual performance evaluations. The performance management app opens for use July 1 and must be completed by Sept. 30.UAB to add personal holiday, unused days to roll over one more timeUAB and UAB Medicine employees will be able to keep and roll over any unused personal holidays though June 2022 and get an extra day to celebrate Juneteenth.
Get free access to Campus Rec during JuneUAB kicks off its annual Summer of Wellness initiative with ways to help you stay well. Bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic into a healthier lifestyle with free access to the Campus Recreation Center each Thursday in June.
Use personal holidays by June deadlineTake those personal holidays before the one-time roll-over exemption expires.
University faculty and staff to get an extra holiday April 14With a few exceptions, UAB employees in Workgroups A and F will receive an extra holiday this year on April 14 in recognition of their continued dedication and hard work.
Guidelines for compensating employees affected by COVID-19 revised as positive results decreaseThe revised guidance explains the circumstances under which employees may continue to receive pay — and when they will be required to use benefit time — while they await test results, quarantine or recuperate.
My Health Rewards offers rewards for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 2,000 employees logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.
Check-in time: How are you doing on your 2021 goals?Managers and employees across UAB are encouraged to have quarterly performance check-ins this year. Find out what to cover and how to access tools and resources to help.
Child Development Center to expand under new management agreementThe 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.
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