Frequently Asked Benefits Questions
Medical
Prescriptions
Dental
Educational Assistance
Retirement
Tax Deferred Annuity
When does medical coverage begin?
As a benefit-eligible employee, medical coverage begins on your first
day of employment. However, your enrollment forms must be submitted
to HR within your thirty (30) day enrollment period.
Do I need
a referral to see a specialist?
No, Coventry does not require referrals to see physicians.
What is the phone number for Coventry Health Care?
(800) 613-7721
What is the definition of eligible dependent
children?
Children who are eligible for benefits must meet all the following
conditions:
- under age 19
- age 19 – 23, and unmarried and dependent
- age 23 – 25, and a full-time student
- disabled children may be covered by the plan as a they remain incapacitated and dependent.
Am I required to call United Behavioral Health (UBH) for
authorization?
All care must be authorized by UBH
What is the phone number for United Behavioral Health (UBH)?
(877) 660-4871
Who administers our prescription plan?
Our prescription plan is administered by Express
Scripts,
(800) 955-1201
Who is our dental insurance carrier?
Your dental coverage is with Great West Health Care.
Do I need an insurance card for our dental
program?
There is no dental ID card. Please use the dental claim form found
on the website.
Do we have orthodontic coverage?
No, we do not offer orthodontic coverage.
How long must I be employed to receive educational
assistance?
You must be employed for six (6) months in a full-time benefit-eligible
position to receive educational assistance.
How long will I have to be employed for my spouse and dependents
to receive educational assistance?
You must be a vested employee (five years) for your dependents to be eligible
for tuition reimbursement.
How would I find out what my vested/retirement
benefit would be when I retire or leave?
To complete an estimate, click here.
TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY (TDA)
What benefits are available to supplement
my retirement?
The University offers the following Tax Deferred
Annuity (TDA) Plans: 403b, 457b and a 401a to supplement your retirement.
For additional information, please go to: www.umsystem.edu/hrs/benefits
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