Annual Enrollment
The academic campus annual benefits enrollment for 2026-2027 is July 15-31. During this time, you may change your group insurance benefits elections and add, update or remove eligible dependents from coverage using the My UT Benefits website.
Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair
This year's academic campus annual enrollment benefits fair will be held July 8, 2026.This annual event helps employees learn about their benefit options, assess their benefits needs and review selections.
| Main Campus | |
|---|---|
| Location | Denman Ballroom (SU 2.01.28) |
| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Benefits team and vendors available for questions |
| 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. | Presentations |
| Downtown Campus | |
|---|---|
| Location | Durango Building, La Villita Room (DB 1.116) |
| 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Benefits team available for questions |
| 10 a.m. | Presentations |
Annual Enrollment Timeline
During the academic campus annual enrollment period, you will review your benefits confirmation statement via My UT Benefits.
New elections or rates go into effect Sept. 1, with deductions reflected in your October paycheck. We encourage you to review your October paycheck to confirm your deductions match your annual enrollment elections. If you discover an error, immediately email the error to The People Excellence Department with specific details, including your employee ID number.
Benefit Changes for 2026-27
New! UT Lifestyle Benefits
UT Lifestyle Benefits are optional benefits that supplement your regular health coverage with support for a range of needs. Lifestyle Benefits provide cash payments or access to services when you need it most. New for this year’s annual enrollment period, coverage begins Sept. 1, 2026.
Securian Financial
- Accident Insurance: Offers additional financial protection by providing a cash payment directly to you if an accident occurs.
- Critical Illness Insurance: Provides a cash payment after diagnosis of a covered condition, such as a heart attack or cancer.
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Provides cash payment after each day spent in a hospital to help supplement your health insurance.
LegalEASE
Provides comprehensive legal plan benefits that empower employees and their families with accessible, affordable legal support when they need it most.
MetLife Pet Insurance
Sees your pet as family and delivers a unique kind of coverage and care that helps them live well — not just get well — so, you can live well, too.
Premiums
More details coming soon!
More details coming soon!
Resources
To learn more about navigating the annual enrollment process, visit the UT System Office of Employee Benefits website.
More Information
If you have questions or need assistance regarding annual enrollment for academic campus employees, send us an email or call 210-458-4250. Visit the UT System Office of Employee Benefits for updates about your benefits.
