Don't forget to complete an EOI form if you want to make changes to your insurance plan.
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The Health Science Center’s annual employee benefits Open Enrollment period will begin July 1 and employees may be required to provide evidence of insurability (EOI) for adding themselves or dependents to certain coverage plans by completing an EOI form. The EOI guide will be available on the annual enrollment Web site by Friday, June 24: www.uthscsa.edu/hr/ben/ae2005.htm.

The deadline to return completed EOI forms this year is July 31. However, employees are encouraged to return the completed forms as soon as possible to allow the insurance company time to review and process the forms.

“We urge our employees to complete them as soon as they can,” said Sandy Casanova, benefits manager in the Office of Human Resources. “Each application is different and some applications take longer than others to process.”

More information from the benefits office regarding Open Enrollment and EOI forms will be emailed to faculty and staff. The Office of Human Resources’ Web site will also contain other important information regarding the Open Enrollment period.

When is it necessary to complete an evidence of insurability form?

• To add self and spouse to the life insurance plan in coverage
• To add self to the long- and/or short-term disability
• To add a spouse or child to the UT SELECT Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical plan. Proof of other coverage can be accepted in lieu of EOI. Consult the benefits office for more information.

How should employees prepare for Open Enrollment?

Read emails concerning Open Enrollment. The emails will provide all necessary information.

If you want to keep your insurance coverage exactly the same, no action is necessary unless you are an employee enrolled in the UT FLEX medical reimbursement account and/or day-care accounts. These employees must re-enroll during each Open Enrollment period.

Benefits Fairs

Two benefits fairs are scheduled during Open Enrollment and will be held in the Health Science Center auditorium foyer. All insurance representatives will be present. A representative from the U.T. System Employee Group Insurance will make presentations each day.

• Faculty and staff:
Wednesday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Retirees:
Thursday, July 14, 9 a.m. to noon