Human Resource Services
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, UF offers a generous leave package and comprehensive and affordable insurances.
Health Insurance
Find out information on state health plans, the Health Investor Plan, and spouse coverage
Life Insurance
UF offers three plans to choose from.
Supplemental Plans
Supplemental insurance plans are offered to provide coverage for dental expenses and additional coverage for charges and deductibles related to hospitalization, intensive care, cancer, and short-term disability due to an accident or sickness. Please refer to the company brochures for more details.
Domestic Partner Benefits
All benefits-eligible faculty and staff are eligible for domestic partner health insurance. It is available to both same- and opposite-sex partners as well as children of the employee and partner as long as the required criteria outlined on the affidavit is satisfied.
Education Benefits
- Employee Education Program
- Higher Education Opportunity for Children of TEAMS Employees
- Adult Education (on hiatus for 2008)
Flexible Spending Accounts
A medical reimbursement account is a way to set aside pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction to pay for certain eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by insurance. A few examples of these expenses include health and dental deductibles, co-payments, and eye glasses. This section covers medical and dependent care reimbursement, HSAs, and more.
Graduate Assistant Health Insurance (GatorGradCare)
University of Florida graduate students on an appointment as a graduate assistant, teaching assistant, or research assistant may participate in the GatorGradCare Health Plan beginning January 2007. To be eligible, University of Florida graduate students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program, on an appointment through University of Florida, appropriately registered and appointed 0.25 FTE (full-time equivalent) or greater for a particular semester.
Open Enrollment
Each year, Annual Open Enrollment gives employees an opportunity to take a look at their existing benefit plans to evaluate any anticipated needs and to make adjustments for the upcoming plan year.
Adoption Benefits
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is proud to announce that Florida's Adoption Benefits Enrollment period will be open August 1 through September 30, 2008. Academic Personnel, TEAMS, and USPS employees who have adopted a child on or after October 1, 2000, can apply if permanent custody of the child has been awarded by the Department of Children and Family Services or a Florida-licensed child placement agency.
This benefit is designed to assistant employees who have embraced children from the state of Florida’s system and made them a permanent part of their family. State employees who have adopted children from DCF may be eligible for a one-time stipend of $5,000 or $10,000 depending on the special needs of the child adopted. Awarded part-time employees will receive a prorated benefit based on their FTE status at the time of application. All employees must also hold a benefits-eligible position both at the time of application and time of award.
Other Insurance
Take advantage of accident, auto, or homeowners insurance. You'll also find information on long-term care and long-term disabilty plans here.
Other Employee Benefits
Includes information on discounts, childcare, transportation, use of UF facilities and more.
Work/Life Events
The Life Event site provides you with information to consider when major work/life events like retirement, marriage, or termination of employment occur. Each section lists your options, tells you who to consult with questions, links you to forms and publications, and describes how to make changes to your benefits, your contact information, and more.
Resources for New Employees
New Employee web page with links to:
- New Employee Guide (PDF)
- Benefits Enrollment for Faculty and Staff
- Benefits Enrollment Tutorial
- Enrollment Worksheet