Benefits Overview
The 糖心Vlog视频 Benefits Services partners with UT System Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) offer eligible UT Arlington employees, retirees and their dependents the following high-quality, competitive benefits.
Basic Benefits
糖心Vlog视频 offers the UT Benefits Basic Coverage which includes the following for all eligible employees. Enrollment in the Basic Coverage package is automatic for Full-time Employees.
- UT Select Medical Plan with Prescription Drug Coverage
- $50,000 Basic Group Life Insurance
- $50,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Optional Benefits
Benefits-eligible employees may select the following Optional Coverage(s) for themselves and their eligible dependents, unless stated otherwise:
Medical
- UT Select
- UT Care (Retiree Plan)
Dental
- UT Select Dental Insurance
- UT Select Dental Plus Insurance
- Deltacare USA Dental HMO
Vision
- Superior Vision Insurance
- Superior Vision Plus Insurance
Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance (For Employees Only)
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (For Employees Only)
UT Flex
- UT Flex Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HCRA)
- UT Flex Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA) - Used for daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 or your spouse or dependent who is physically or mentally unable to care for him or herself.
Medical
Plans
Find a Provider
Click the medical plan listed below to find a doctor and/or hospital.
Who Pays the Cost?
Full time employee: UT Arlington pays 100% employee coverage & 50% for optional dependent coverage.
Part time employee: UT Arlington pays 50% employee coverage & 25% for optional dependent coverage.
Eligibility
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Prescription Drug Plan for Active Employees
Your prescription drug benefits are included as part of your medical coverage. The UT SELECT Prescription Plan is administered by Express Scripts.
Who Pays the Cost?
Full time employee: UT Arlington pays 100% employee coverage & 50% for optional dependent coverage.
Part time employee: UT Arlington pays 50% employee coverage & 25% for optional dependent coverage.
Eligibility
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Dental
Plans
Find a Provider
to find a dentist for the UT Select Dental/ UT Select Plus Dental/DeltaCare USA plans.
Who Pays the Cost?
Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Vision
Plans
Find a Provider
to find a Vision/Vision Plus Provider.
Who Pays the Cost?
Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 1/2 months
Well-Being
Maverick Wellness Programs
The University offers a comprehensive wellness program that includes Physical fitness activities and wellness education programs.
For information on the programs or enrollment, visit the Living Well website. https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/living-well-make-it-priority
Recreational Facility - Maverick Activity Center (MAC)
Access for all regular employees immediately available.
Group Term Life
Plan
Who Pays the Cost?
UT Arlington/Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance)
Plan
Who Pays the Cost?
UT Arlington, Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Disability Insurance
Plans
Who Pays the Cost?
Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
UT Flex
Plans
Who Pays the Cost?
Employee
Eligibility
Immediately
All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Retirement
Plans
- TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan. Retirement benefits are based on legislatively determined formulas based on age, years of service and average of years of highest salary
- ORP is a defined contribution plan. Benefits are based on the performance of the investments selected and are controlled by the employee.
- Five Vendors to choose from: Fidelity Investments, VOYA Financial, TIAA, Lincoln Financial Group, and Corebridge Financial (formerly AIG Retirement Services)
Who pays the cost?
Employee with State Matching
Teacher's Retirement System (TRS)
- Employee - 8.25%
- State - 8.25%
Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
- Employee - 6.65%
- State - 8.5%
Eligibility
All regular employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
Immediately
- All faculty, Librarians and some upper management positions appointed 100%
Participation Information
Note - Participation in a Retirement Plan is mandatory.
- Vesting Period is 5 years of service
- You are vested after one year and one day of participation with a right to both employee and employer contributions.
Voluntary Retirement Programs (Supplemental)
Five Vendors to choose from: Fidelity Investments, VOYA Financial, TIAA, Lincoln Financial Group, and Corebridge Financial (formerly AIG Retirement Services)
Who pays the cost?
Employee
Eligibility
Immediately. All Employees.
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Paid by: UT Arlington
Eligibility: Immediately. All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
- Current legislation authorizes the number of State legal holidays to be observed and provides that educational institutions may schedule the actual observance of these holidays.
- Hourly employees are paid on a proportionate basis for time worked.
Vacation
Paid by UT Arlington
Eligibility: Non-Academic, regular employees accrue paid vacation leave immediately; however new employees cannot be granted vacation leave until completion of 6 months of continuous service.
- The accrual rate is based on length of service and percent time worked.
- New employees who work 100% accrue 8 hours per month. Part time employees will accrue vacation leave on a proportionate basis for time worked.
Leave
Sick Leave
Paid by: UT Arlington
Eligibility: Immediately. All employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
- Sick Leave will be accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month for full time service. Part time employees will accrue sick leave on a proportionate basis for time worked.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Sick Leave Pool
Leave Without Pay
Funeral Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty
Voting
Miscellaneous Leaves of Absence
Click for more information about time off/leave that 糖心Vlog视频 offers to employees.
Employee Tuition Assistance Plan (ETAP)
Beginning in summer 2023, 糖心Vlog视频 employees will have access to a new tuition assistance program, the 糖心Vlog视频 Employee Tuition Affordability Program (糖心Vlog视频-ETAP). 糖心Vlog视频-ETAP replaces the current tuition reimbursement process by paying for eligible courses upfront, much like a scholarship.
More details can be found on the
Roundhouse Scholarship
The employees of 糖心Vlog视频 have established the Roundhouse Scholarship to provide tuition assistance for employees or the spouse or dependents of employees. To be eligible, the employee must be benefits-eligible and have been employed by 糖心Vlog视频 for at least one year prior to the beginning of the term for which the scholarship is applied. This scholarship can be applied towards the costs of tuition, fees or books and can be used for undergraduate and graduate programs. The amount offered is contingent upon funding and is subject to change.
Details About the Scholarship
Maverick Country Perks
Maverick Discount Program
糖心Vlog视频 Athletics: Free Admission/Reduced Price Tickets
糖心Vlog视频 Tickets
Campus Recreation Membership
Maverick Dining - Faculty & Staff Meal Plans
Airrosti - Fix Pain Fast
All regular, non-academic employees who are appointed 100%
Longevity Pay
Paid by: UT Arlington
Eligibility: Immediately. All regular, non-academic employees who are appointed 100%
- Employees with at least 24 months of service are entitled to longevity pay in the amount of $20 for every 2 years of service.
- Excludes faculty members and law enforcement personnel who are eligible for hazardous duty pay.
Service Awards
Paid by: UT Arlington
Eligibility: All regular employees who are appointed to work 20 hours or more per week and for at least 4 ½ months.
- A program established for employee recognition based on length of service.
- The first service award is presented for 10 years of service and in 5 year increments thereafter.
Benefits Cost Breakdown for Employees