Category: Benefits

Choosing a dental plan from UF’s many options

Still trying to decide on a dental plan that works for you and your family? You’ve come to the right place.

Why you might want a flexible spending account

Did you know a flexible spending account (FSA) can help you save on taxes when you pay for qualified expenses?

Open enrollment is a great time to explore adding an FSA to your benefits package if you don’t already have one. UF offers two types of FSAs you might wish to consider enrolling — a healthcare FSA and a dependent care FSA.

Are you considering life insurance?

Are you wondering whether it makes sense to sign up for a life insurance plan during this year’s Open Enrollment period? Maybe you haven’t thought seriously about buying life insurance yet—or you figured you’re not quite to the life stage where you need to think about buying a policy. Why do I need life insurance? […]

Choosing your health insurance plan: HMO vs. PPO vs. HDHP

HMO, PPO, HDHP… oh my. If all the acronyms trip you up when it comes to choosing your healthcare plan this Open Enrollment, you’re not alone. Here’s some basic information that can help you decide when it comes to choosing your healthcare options.

Demystifying disability insurance

If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given much thought to getting disability insurance. You may not even know what it covers or who it’s right for. But Open Enrollment is the perfect time to check out if enrolling in a disability plan is the right choice for you. Disability insurance is an effective […]

Save the Date for the Benefits and Wellness Fair, Oct. 24

Benefits Open Enrollment takes place now through Oct. 28. This period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit plans for the next plan year, with elections made taking effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Watch the video below to learn about upcoming benefits changes.

HEO scholarship applications due Nov. 1

UF’s Higher Education Opportunity, scholarship provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at UF.

Benefits Open Enrollment runs Oct. 10 through Oct. 28

UF’s annual Open Enrollment period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit plans for the next plan year.

Financial planning services just steps away

Fidelity Investments recently opened an office in The Gainesville Innovation District dedicated to its UF clientele.

Want to further your education? EEP registration due Aug. 16

UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program during the fall semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for more information.