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Donate to the Sick Time Donation Pool to help employees in need
UAB's Sick Time Donation Pool currently has a negative number of hours available for UAB employees during times of need.
10 FAQs about educational assistance at UABLearn the ins and outs: who qualifies for the program, how to take advantage of it, requirements for staying qualified and everything in between.
Open enrollment for benefits is underwayUAB’s annual open enrollment for benefits will be held Oct. 21-Nov. 7. 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 2023.
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 the annual open enrollment for benefits Oct. 21-Nov. 7.
9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2023Nationwide, 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 2023After several years in which premiums were essentially flat, there will be uniform increases this year across medical plans and tiers.
Vision coverage from VSP 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. 21-Nov. 7.
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. 21 and 5 p.m. Nov. 7.
3 traditional health plan options available for 2023Health plans from Viva Health and Blue Cross/Blue Shield are available during the annual open enrollment Oct. 21-Nov. 7.Consumer-driven health plan can make good financial senseA benefit option that enables employees to pay lower monthly health care premiums in exchange for higher out-of-pocket expenses for covered services continues to grow in favor among eligible employees.
5 things to know about open enrollmentThis week, UAB 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.
Faculty and staff to get extra holidays at year’s endTwo Fridays, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, will be designated as paid holidays to enable UAB and UAB Medicine employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
Rollover limits for excess vacation time extended through 2023A pandemic-era exception to UAB vacation accrual policy, originally set to expire Dec. 31, now is extended through 2023.
EACC celebrates 40th anniversary and a commitment to helping Blazers stay wellThe Employee Assistance and Counseling Center is home to 13 clinical team members and a case manager, a variety of counseling options, and programming such as support groups, workshops and seminars, yoga classes, suicide prevention training courses and more.
New alternate work options approved for campus staffUAB will offer remote-work options and flexible scheduling to select Workgroup A employees following a successful pilot program.
Rollover limits for excess vacation time to return to pre-pandemic levelsAn exception to UAB’s vacation accrual policy will expire Dec. 31. Editor's note: A new extension for this policy was announced in September 2022. Read more.Take advantage of free access to Campus Rec during JuneUAB kicks off its annual Summer of Wellness initiative with free access to the Campus Recreation Center each Thursday in June.TIAA consultants back on campus in MaySchedule 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.