FY22 Benefits Summary

Aug. 6, 2021

Medical:  

  • No changes to the medical plans 
  • For more information about the 750, HDHP, and CDHP plans please visit the Medical page on the Benefits website  

Telehealth Benefits:  

  • Access to medical care is available 24/7 through telehealth benefits  
  • Premera partners with Doctor on Demand and 98point6 to allow employees to connect to a physician by video or a  phone call from the comfort of your home  
  • For more information about telehealth benefits, please visit the Additional Premera Programs page on the Benefits  website  

Dental:  

  • No changes to dental plan 
  • For detailed information about the dental plan, please visit the Dental page on the Benefits website  

Vision:  

  • No changes to the vision plan  
  • For detailed information about the vision plan, please visit Vision page on the Benefits website  

Pharmacy:  

  • No changes made to the pharmacy plan  
  • For detailed information about the pharmacy plan, please visit the Pharmacy page on the Benefits website  

Supplemental Life Insurance:  

  • University employees age 65 and over will no longer be affected by an age reduction schedule o During each open enrollment, or if you experience a qualifying major life event, UA employees age 65 and  over may elect or increase supplemental coverage amount to a maximum of $100,000 with no medical  underwriting. Increases beyond $100,000 will require medical Evidence of Insurability 
  • Employees age 65 and over are able to request the maximum amount of $600,000 offered, but will be  subject to underwriting approval
  • For more information, please visit the Supplemental Life Insurance page on the Benefits website  

Benefit Scout (through Securian)  

  • Need some guidance to find the life insurance amount that's right for you? Use Securian Financial鈥檚 online benefits decision tool (Benefit Scout庐) to learn more about your life insurance options, evaluate your needs and ask questions. 
  • Visit LifeBenefits.com/UA

Flexible Spending Accounts:  

  • No changes made to the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) or the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) plans
  • A reminder that no changes can be made to your HCFSA outside of a qualifying event
  • Changes may be made to your DCFSA at any time
  • These plans are use it or lose it and run from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
  • For more information, please visit the FSA page on the Benefits website

Health Savings Accounts:  

  • ONLY available to participants in the CDHP or an alternate qualifying plan
  • Changes may be made to your Health Savings Account (HSA) at any time
  • This plan runs from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
  • For more information, please visit the HSA page on the Benefits website

TouchCare:  

  • TouchCare is the University鈥檚 Health Care Concierge service available at no cost to employees 
  • TouchCare can assist with finding providers and making appointments, helping to choose a health plan that is right  for your family, and understanding your claims and billing statements.  
  • To find out more information about TouchCare and how to utilize this free service, please visit the TouchCare page on the Benefits website