The Office of Human Resources and the Office of Employee Benefits
The Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) creates and administers the insurance plan for UT System. Links on this page will take you to pages belonging to OEB. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) assists employees and retirees in using the plans created by OEB. Please direct all insurance and retirement program questions to OHR at 512-499-4587 or hrsp@utsystem.edu.
UT SELECT and Medicare for Retirees
The UT SELECT medical insurance program varies for retirees depending on Medicare eligibility and employment status.
Fully Retired
- If you or one of your dependents is Medicare eligible, it is important to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B as UT SELECT medical insurance will assume that you are even if you are not and will function as secondary insurance. Please see the section on UT SELECT and Medicare for Retired Employees.
- If neither you nor your dependents are Medicare eligible, your UT SELECT medical plan will continue to be used in the same way as when you were an active employee.
Return-to-Work Retirees
If you return to work with the UT System in a benefits-eligible position after retiring and:
- If you or one of your dependents is Medicare eligible, UT SELECT will be your primary insurance, much the same as a current employee. Medicare will be used as a secondary insurance.
- If neither you nor your dependents are Medicare eligible, your UT SELECT Medical plan will continue to be used in the same way as when you were an active employee.
Making Changes to your UT Insurance Coverage
Changes are permitted during Annual Enrollment or within 31 days of a qualified change in status event. To receive Annual Enrollment communications, please be sure the Office of Human Resources has your current email address. To request changes, submit the request online and upload supporting documentation in My UT Benefits. Please direct questions and address changes to the Office of Human Resources at 512-499-4587 or hrsp@utsystem.edu.
