
Linda Gunter
| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.9 ways to reduce your health care costs in 2020
Nationwide, 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.
Enjoy celebrations, avoid headaches this week
Several Homecoming and 50th anniversary events will affect parking, transportation and building access this week. Use this information to plan ahead, navigate campus and enjoy the fun.
Premiums for health, dental and vision available for 2020
Eligible 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.
Innovations in Wellness conference to honor leadership in the field
Two new awards will be introduced this year to recognize and encourage students and professionals in the community who have devised new approaches to promote healthy environments within Alabama.
Vision coverage from VSP available during open enrollment
Eligible 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 enrollment
Employees 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 2020
Benefit-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 employees
VIVA 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 end
UAB will observe additional holidays to provide employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.
5 things to know about open enrollment
This 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.