UT Health Science Center: HR0345-H Group Insurance
Version 2	Publication Date: 08/12/2024

No./Title: 345 – GROUP INSURANCE	Resp. Office: HUMAN RESOURCES	Effective Date: 04/01/1977
Category: Benefits	Last Review: 06/24/2024	Next Review: 12/31/2027
Contact: Insurance Coordinator	 901.448.5600	hr@uthsc.edu
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OBJECTIVE

The University provides an opportunity for its eligible employees to participate in the group insurance programs.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

Regular employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of thirty hours a week (at least 75% fulltime) may participate in the basic group insurance program.

Enrollment is assured for eligible employees and eligible dependents the first of the month following completion of one full calendar month of employment if all applicable forms are completed and submitted to the Benefits office.

PROCEDURE

The University provides a group insurance review during New Hire Orientation. During orientation a review and description of the various programs is provided as well as an overview of insurance handbooks and enrollment forms.

Eligible employees should enroll in the plan(s) within the first thirty days of active service. Enrollment at any time thereafter will require the employee to satisfy one of the late enrollment provisions (marriage, divorce, etc.) outlined in the insurance program specifications.

The Open Enrollment period is held annually. During the annual enrollment period, information concerning new programs or changes to current plans is shared. During open enrollment, employees have the opportunity to enroll in insurance, cancel insurance or make changes to their current coverage.

At The Health Science Center the Benefits Office provides insurance program information and materials.