Office of Human Resource Services

University of Florida employees and retirees who have, or have had, a health insurance plan through AvMed dating back to April 2003, including Medicare, Commercial and Self-Funded options, may have some of their information exposed due to a security breach at the Gainesville AvMed offices.

If you are, or were, an AvMed subscriber, you should receive a letter from AvMed the week of February 8 stating your information was potentially exposed.  Please be advised that this is not a scam.  The letter will also include information about 24-month identity protection being provided by AvMed through Debix Identity Protection Network. The protection is not automatic – you will need to take action, and the letter explains how to activate your Debix account.

If you have any questions, please see the list of frequently asked questions prepared by The Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI) or call Avmed's toll-free number set up to provide affected members with information (877) 263-7998.

HRS Service Center open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour drop box also available

Starting January 4, the HRS Service Center will now be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing 30  minutes earlier than in the past due to low traffic patterns in the evening.  For customer convenience, a new secure drop box is now available for mail deliveries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The drop box is located just East of the main entrance on University Ave.

UF is going "Tobacco Free Together"

To promote the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and students, the University of Florida is going tobacco-free. As of Nov. 1, the use of cigarettes or other tobacco products in any of the Health Science Center, Shands or UF Physicians buildings and parking lots, or in vehicles in these areas is not permitted. UF plans to implement the policy on its main campus in July 2010.

Register today for spring training courses!

UF Training & Org. Development's workshops represent an opportunity to invest in yourself as part of your commitment to personal and professional development. Look at our spring training schedule for available courses.

Influenza Novel H1N1 (Swine flu) Information

For the latest information on the H1N1 virus, please visit the university’s Environmental Health and Safety office webpage or call UF's Student Health Care Center at (352) 392-1161.