Category: Benefits

Make the most of your retirement benefits

Join UFHR Benefits and Fidelity on April 11 to learn how UF’s 403(b) voluntary savings plan fits into the overall UF retirement system and how you can sign up.

Discover exclusive summer savings for UF faculty and staff 

From blueberry picking to pet sitting services, we’ve curated a list of GatorPerks discounts to help you make the most of your summer vacation.

Family and Medical Leave Act compliance at UF

Join UF Compliance and Ethics for a virtual Learn Over Lunch series on April 2 at noon.

FMLA for caregivers webinar, March 21

Join UFHR Benefits Leave Manager Jessica McLane on March 21 at noon, as she explains the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA.

Savings opportunities for your child’s college expenses

The Florida Prepaid, Florida Investment and Fidelity 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses.

Are you maximizing your tax-deferring opportunities?

Tax season is here — now is a great time to do a financial check-up to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax-deferring opportunities available to you.

Explore ways to add to your retirement savings

With tax season upon us, now is a great time to review your savings plans to ensure you’re maximizing your contributions. In addition to the mandatory state retirement plans offered — including the voluntary State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan, or 457(b) — as a UF employee you may also participate in a voluntary 403(b) plan to supplement your retirement via payroll deductions.

Both the 403(b) and 457(b) plans are voluntary savings plans available to faculty, TEAMS, USPS and OPS employees — including housestaff/residents, graduate assistants, postdocs and adjunct faculty. Read on for a breakdown of each plan.

Optum Rx is State of Florida’s new pharmacy benefits manager 

Beginning Jan. 1, Optum Rx replaced CVS Caremark as the State of Florida’s pharmacy benefits manager.

It’s tax time — be on the lookout for your W-2 and 1095-C forms

By now you should be able to access your Form W-2 in myUFL or the ONE.UF application, or you should soon be receiving it in the mail if you did not give consent to access it electronically. In addition to filing your W-2, the IRS requires reporting of health insurance coverage information for the 2023 federal income tax reporting year. While it is not necessary to include the Form 1095-C with your tax return, you’ll need to include your insurance information on your tax return.

Have you reviewed your 2024 paycheck statements?

While it’s always a good idea to look over your paycheck statement from time to time, it’s especially important at the beginning of the calendar year. By doing so, you can verify your benefits deductions and leave accruals are accurate and up-to-date.