Category: Benefits

EAP offers counseling and support to UF faculty, staff and departments

The UF Employee Assistance Program offers both in-person and telehealth mental health support to faculty and staff who live within the State of Florida.

HEO scholarship awarded to 150 children of TEAMS employees

150 eligible TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship.

Discover exclusive summer savings for UF faculty and staff  

With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore savings opportunities available to you as UF faculty and staff! From theme parks and blueberry picking to pet sitting services, car rentals and more, we’ve curated a list of GatorPerks discounts to help you make the most of your summer vacation.

Summer EEP deadline approaching

UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program, or EEP, during the summer semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines. 

Need a sign to shop? Look for GatorPerks signage around town! 

Look for a GatorPerks window decal or table stand at your favorite stores and restaurants, or ask about available offers for the UF community at checkout. 

Savings opportunities for your child’s college expenses

The Florida Prepaid and the Florida Investment 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses, and convenient payroll deductions make saving even easier. Fidelity’s 529 plan also offers a flexible, tax-advantaged way to save and pay for your children’s qualified education expenses.

Are you optimizing 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.

Health insurance options for early retirees

Register for a webinar on Feb. 6 at noon to explore health insurance options for people who retire before they are eligible for Medicare.

Explore ways to enhance your retirement savings  

With tax season upon us, now is a great time to review your voluntary savings plans to ensure you’re optimizing your contributions. In addition to the mandatory state retirement plans, you may participate in voluntary Fidelity 403(b) and 457(b) Florida Deferred Compensation plans to supplement your retirement income via payroll deductions. These plans are open to all UF employees and have no employer contribution. They also accept rollovers from other retirement plans.  

Read on for a breakdown of each plan or watch a video highlighting the differences between the plans and how to effectively save for retirement.

Benefits Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31  

Open Enrollment for 2026 benefits runs now through Friday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. UF’s annual Open Enrollment period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year. Elections made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.   Here are a few ways […]