Benefits 
Sick Leave Pool Enrollment is open through Oct. 31
Qualifying UF employees may apply for membership in the Sick Leave Pool during its open enrollment period from Oct. 1 to 31.
Change to state employees’ prescription drug plan
Beginning in January 2020, certain drugs will be excluded under the RX plan and will require prior authorization approval to be covered. Learn more.
Update: HCA hospitals will remain in Aetna network
Aetna and HCA Florida have reached an agreement, and 49 HCA hospitals—including North Florida Regional Medical Center—will remain in the Aetna network.
Aetna, HCA Florida hospital negotiations are ongoing
Aetna is in ongoing contract negotiations with HCA Florida. If an agreement cannot be reached, 49 hospitals, including North Florida Regional Medical Center, will no longer be part of the Aetna provider network as of Sept. 6.
Benefits team is back in the UFHR Building
UFHR is pleased to announce that the Benefits team is settling back into our newly remodeled building at 903 West University Ave. If you are planning a visit, some minor construction is still wrapping up so vehicles will enter the UFHR parking lot from behind the building.
Possible Aetna insurance provider network changes
Aetna is currently in contract negotiation with HCA Florida. If an agreement cannot be reached, hospitals including North Florida Regional Medical Center will no longer be part of its provider network beginning Sept. 1.
Need retirement guidance? Enroll in a FLARE workshop today
There are a few seats left in upcoming Florida Retirement System/DROP and Medicare workshops.
New SurgeryPlus supplemental surgical benefit
The State of Florida recently announced it has partnered with SurgeryPlus to offer a voluntary, supplemental benefit that provides pre-planned, non-emergency surgical services.
Be sure to use your personal days by June 30
If you have unused 2018–2019 TEAMS or faculty personal leave days or a USPS personal holiday, the last day to use them is June 30, which is fiscal year end.
Report 2018-2019 compensatory leave use by May 30
All non-exempt TEAMS and USPS employees, as well as exempt USPS employees, may use overtime and/or special compensatory leave through the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2019).