State of Florida health benefits are available to temporary employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE). Eligibility for the first year of employment is determined by full-time equivalency (FTE) at hire. To maintain eligibility during subsequent years, employees must work an average of 30 hours per week throughout the annual Open Enrollment measurement period, which is verified in October.
GatorCare and UFSelect plans are available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week or more (.50 FTE).
Employees are automatically enrolled in the following plan:
Employees may choose to enroll in these plans to supplement their retirement:
The state offers a range of medical insurance benefits to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE).
Employees who work 20 hours a week or more (.50 FTE) are eligible for GatorCare Options.
Before enrolling in a dental plan, it is essential to understand the coverage details and provider network. Dental coverage and costs can vary significantly between plans, and many have waiting periods before more advanced treatments or orthodontia services will be covered. Please review these dental plans carefully and choose the one that best suits your upcoming needs.
Confirm your coverage and payment responsibilities with your dentist or dental company before treatment to avoid unexpected expenses. For assistance, contact the respective plan administrators.
The state offers various dental insurance plans, including Prepaid (DHMO), Standard PPO, and Indemnity PPO options, to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE).
The University of Florida offers the Eagles Direct Reimbursement Dental Plan to employees who work 20 hours per week or more (.50 FTE). Eagles Dental is not a dental insurance plan and does not provide pre-negotiated cost reductions, simply reimbursement for expenses. It is available for use at all dental offices and may be chosen as stand-alone coverage or in addition to a state plan to cover costs beyond the insurance’s maximum annual benefit.
For each vision plan chosen, employees may select coverage for either glasses or contacts. Employees may enroll in both plans to use one for contacts and the other for glasses.
The state offers vision insurance through Humana to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE).
The University of Florida offers UFSelect Humana vision insurance to employees who work 20 hours per week or more (.50 FTE). Costs and benefits are similar to the state plan.
The state offers basic term life insurance and short-term disability insurance to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE). As with the other optional plans, employees will pay the full premium for basic life insurance.
UFSelect benefits are available to employees who work 20 hours per week or more (.50 FTE). Plans include optional term life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
The state offers employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE) the opportunity to enroll in supplemental health plans, including accident insurance, cancer insurance, hospitalization insurance, and more.
For employees who work 20 hours per week or more (.50 FTE), UFSelect offers a legal plan that provides low-cost access to comprehensive legal assistance, advice, and services for the employee and their household. Some services include identity theft protection and restoration, credit repair, legal document review, will drafting, and dispute resolution.
To employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more (.75 FTE), the state offers reimbursement accounts that can provide a tax break on predictable out-of-pocket costs.
The university provides leave options for eligible Post-Doctoral Associates.
For enrollment walkthrough guides, visit Benefits Enrollment.