Action Required: Complete Your Annual Preventive Care Exam by Feb. 28 |
Take Advantage of Preventive Care Benefits and Avoid a $50 Monthly UT SELECT Premium Increase.
Under UT SELECT’s new Preventive Care Incentive Program, active employees and covered spouses are encouraged to support their health by completing a qualifying annual preventive care exam by Feb. 28, 2027. Employees and covered spouses who do not meet this requirement may pay a $50 monthly premium differential beginning in May 2027.
For the program’s first year, qualifying exams completed between Feb. 1, 2026, and Feb. 28, 2027, satisfy the requirement. Annual preventive exams are covered at no cost under UT SELECT when billed as preventive care.
Visit Preventive Care for resources and to learn more about this program, who is required to participate, what qualifies as a preventive exam, key deadlines, how to review your claims history, and where to find or schedule care.
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Prioritize Your Health: Earn Wellness Time Off |
Eligible employees can earn up to eight hours each year by completing an annual preventive care exam and the Well-Being Assessment in the UT Living Well Platform.
Schedule your preventive exam, complete the assessment, and talk with your supervisor about using Wellness Time Off to support your health, energy, focus, and balance.
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Build More Productive Working Relationships |
Strengthen your ability to navigate challenging conversations, manage workplace conflict, and build more productive working relationships through Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution training.
Start with the foundational course designed for your role. Fall courses are now open in UT Learn:
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Space is limited, so register early.
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Human Resources Continues To Streamline Processes To Improve the Employee Experience |
By working together with Records and Information Management Services and Enterprise Technology, two key processes have recently become easier and more efficient by using automation and technology:
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First Report of Injury: Employees can now submit it for Workers’ Compensation Insurance through a streamlined DocuSign form.
- Optional Retirement Program Acknowledgement Process: Employees are now able to complete this process in Workday as an automated workflow. After eligibility is confirmed, the new workflow replaces separate emails, forms, and manual data entry while improving tracking, compliance, and the timely delivery of notifications.
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Since 2003, Longhorns Have Helped One Another Through the UT Staff Emergency Fund |
The UT Staff Emergency Fund helps benefits-eligible staff members by providing financial assistance to cover immediate essential expenses during an emergency. Contributions can be made through a one-time donation, a one-time payroll deduction, or a recurring gift. If you wish to contribute, donate here.
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Employees Connected to Benefits and Resources |
More than 2,700 employees joined us for the Wellness and Benefits Fair + UT First events across three campus locations. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with benefits, programs, services and resources available to them—all in one place.
Thanks to the support of Campus Services and campus partners, including Forty Acres Catering, Commons Event Center and Café, Document Solutions, Texas RecSports, University Housing and Dining, and UT Health Austin/Dell Medical School, we created a welcoming, engaging and valuable experience for employees across the University.
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Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, noon-12:45 p.m. |
Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning |
Learn how the building blocks of an income plan can offset the key risks in retirement, as well as how you can use Fidelity’s resources to feel more confident as you prepare to make the move from saving to spending.
Register here. Please select "Virtual Event" from the "Select Event Type" drop-down menu to choose your session and complete your registration.
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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. |
Build a clearer understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, including common coverage options, enrollment considerations, and how supplemental plans may work with traditional Medicare. This session will also explore healthcare costs, factors in plan selection, and key decisions to consider when preparing for retirement and future healthcare needs.
Sign up here.
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Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Finding Your True North: Charting Your Path to Wellness Through Values Alignment |
Explore your core values through an interactive, evidence-based exercise designed to support more authentic and purposeful decision-making. This session will show how aligning your choices with your values can strengthen well-being, reduce stress and burnout, build resilience, and create a more meaningful life.
Sign up in UT Learn.
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CONFIDENTIAL HELP IS ALWAYS WITHIN REACH |
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| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselors provide confidential behavioral health expertise to assist the UT community in developing solutions to life's challenges. Administrative support for EAP is provided by UT Austin's Central HR team, but all counseling and management consultation services and communications are accessible only within the EAP as required by law.
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- Deadline to submit documentation for benefits that require Evidence of Insurability (EOI): Aug. 15
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Parking Permit Renewal Deadline for selected parking locations: Aug. 31
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Last day for new members to receive a waived BCBSTX Fitness Program enrollment fee by using code AUG26FP when enrolling through Blue Access for Members at bcbstx.com/ut: Aug. 31
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Partial road closure of the westbound lanes of East Dean Keeton Street. For project updates, visit the construction advisory .
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HR Insights is your source for updates and information from University of Texas at Austin’s Human Resources.
For more information about Human Resource programs, your benefits, or to get in contact with a representative, please visit hr.utexas.edu.
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