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If you are a prospective employee interested in learning about the benefits offered at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, we invite you to review a Summary of Benefits. Faculty and Exempt Staff may view detailed benefits information in the Exempt Employee Handbook; Non-Exempt Staff may view the Non-Exempt Employee Handbook. Employees with less than 100% effort should see a summary of benefits based upon percent of effort.

Announcements for Faculty and Staff are listed at the bottom of the page.

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newAnnual Enrollment is Here!
The Annual Enrollment Transfer Period for insurance benefits is October 15 through November 14. This is the only time of the year when participants can make changes in their insurance coverage. Changes in coverage will become effective on January 1, 2009. If you are not making any changes to your insurance coverage, there is nothing you need to do. All forms must be received in the Office of Human Resources no later than 3 PM on November 14, 2008. No changes/enrollment will be accepted after that time. Faxes cannot be accepted.

This website provides comparisons of plans and premiums, forms, member handbooks, links to participating providers, etc. You may attend a presentation about Annual Enrollment to learn more.

newEffective Immediately...New Rules Concerning Insurance Eligibility for Dependents age 19
Dependents who are reaching their 19th birthday, or newly hired employees with a dependent age 19 – 24 must present proof that the dependent is eligible. 

If the 19- 24 year old is a full time student, a letter from their school that confirms the dependent is a full time student is required. If the dependent is a full-time student at UTC, complete this form and submit to the Office of Records, 109 Race Hall. If the dependent is a full-time student at Chattanooga State, complete this form and submit to the Records Office at Chattanooga State.

If the 19 –24 year old dependent is eligible because they are a tax dependent, a copy of the previous year’s Federal Tax Return and a written statement from the employee that they will claim the dependent on their current year tax return is required. 

IMPORTANT: Requests for information may be sent from UT, TN State Division of Insurance Administration, or health insurance providers to your home address. Please be aware that a timely response is required in order to maintain coverage for your dependents.

newAnnouncement from Linda Hendricks, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer:
A one-Time Bonus will be paid on October 1, 2008 to employees who meet eligiblity guidelines:

Regular employees in an active pay status on October 1, 2008, with three or more years of eligible service will receive a one-time bonus based on the employee's percentage of appointment:
1% - 25% will receive $100.00
26% - 50% will receive $200.00
51% - 75% will receive $300.00
76% - 100% will receive $400.00

The bonus payment will be issued by means of the employee's usual payment method-either by check or direct deposit-and is subject to federal income and social security withholding tax. The bonus is included as compensation for retirement purposes, with the exception of university employees participating in federal retirement plans.



Last updated October 7, 2008