Learn More about Your Retiree Benefits
These slides are from our recent retirement conference. They provide an overview of retiree benefits here at UK.
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Welcome to Your Benefits, 2011-2012
UK Benefits administers a wide array of benefit offerings for UK employees and their families.
Through myUK Employee Self-Service, you may now enroll online from your work or home computer. Click here for more information.
Walgreen's Ends Participation in Express Scripts Pharmacy Network
As of January 1, 2012, Walgreen's will no longer participate in the Express Scripts pharmacy network, which serves UK health plan members. Click here for details.
Health Care FSA Change Definition of Eligible Claims Effective 1/1/11
The federal healthcare reform bill passed in March, 2010 states that as of January 1, 2011, over the counter (OTC) drugs and medicines will only be reimbursable through your Health Care FSA if you have a valid prescription. To view a list of examples of OTC medicines, please click here (pdf).
UK Retirement Plan Booklet
We have developed a new, printer-friendly booklet, "What You Need to Know: UK's Retirement Plan." This booklet provides an overview of retirement plan investment options, as well as a helpful guide to factors you should consider as you approach retirement.
Fidelity Freedom Funds Move to the K Share Class
The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce the following investment option changes to the Retirement Plans with Fidelity Investments. To read more, please click here. (pdf)
90-Day Wait on Retirement Distribution for Employees Separating After January 1, 2010
The University has implemented a 90-day waiting period for separated employees who seek access to retirement funds prior to retirement eligibility.
Express Scripts Home Delivery FAQs
UK Health plan members taking maintenance prescription medications recently received letters from UK HR Benefits office and from Express Scripts. The following FAQs should provide answers to your questions and concerns about the Express Scripts Home Delivery Program.
Please contact the pharmacists in the UK HR Benefits office at 859-323-1493 with any questions or concerns that are not addressed here. Click here for FAQs. (pdf)
Departmental Presentation : Feature Timely Topics
Want to know how you can protect your financial future through these challenging times? UK Benefits is pleased offer new "on demand" departmental presentation on this and other topics. Click here for details. (MS Word)
Staff Phased Retirement Opportunities
Check out our updated section on staff phased retirement benefit for a step-by-step overview. Learn more.
Sponsored Dependent Information
June - Click here for information on sponsored dependent coverage, including eligibility.
Our special features offer resources to help you make more informed decisions about your benefit plans - or to find answers when you have questions.
The information included on this site is not a contract. It is intended to only highlight principal benefits of the plans available. The detailed provisions of each plan are covered by the respective contracts. Every effort has been made to be as accurate as possible; however, should there be a difference between the comparison and the individual plan contract, the plan contract governs. It is the responsibility of each employee to read the plan material provided by each plan administrator in order to fully understand the provisions of the plan chosen. Employees should contact the plan administrators to understand and clarify questions concerning coverage.
