Annual Enrollment 2009
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My UT Benefits(formerly UT Touch)
Forgot your PIN / Need your PIN resent?
Blue Care Connection & Blue Extras
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is annual enrollment?
July 1 through July 31 is the annual enrollment period.
2. What are the 09-10 plan changes?
View this year's Plan Year Changes
3. When are new coverage elections effective?
Coverage changes made during annual enrollment will generally be effective
9/1/2009. Coverage requiring Evidence of Insurability (EOI) may have a later
effective date.
4. Do I need to re-enroll in UT FLEX?
Yes, our plan requires an annual election. Remember, you are electing an annual
amount, not a monthly amount. Faculty members enroll for 9 months, Sept through
May; staff enroll for 12 months, Sept through Aug.
5. What should I do if I don’t want to change my current benefit elections?
If you want to keep the same coverage, you should DO NOTHING; your benefits
will remain the same.
* However, remember that you must re-enroll in UT FLEX if you want to continue
participation.
6. What do I do if I lost my My UT Benefits(formerly UT Touch) PIN?
You may go to My UT Benefits(formerly UT Touch) and have your PIN resent to you.
7. What is evidence of insurability (EOI)?
Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is the documentation required by a carrier to
determine if the participant’s health condition meets the carrier’s criteria to be
approved for coverage. This is a record of your historical health events. EOI is
proof of good health. Approval is NOT guaranteed. EOI forms must be submitted online or
postmarked by Aug 15th. Forms submitted or postmarked after this will not be processed.
8. When is EOI required?
See EOI FAQ
9. How do I login to My UT Benefits(formerly UT Touch)?
You may login to My UT Benefits(formerly UT Touch) using your UTD ID and PIN, SSN
and PIN, BID (Benefits ID) and PIN. Your PIN was sent to your campus email address –
subject line “Your U.T. Benefits Enrollment Options”. If you have lost your PIN, refer to #6 and have it
resent to you.
Last Updated: June 16, 2009