A Message From the Sr. Director
In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, tuition discount, life insurance, disability insurance, holidays, the University offers an exceptional retirement plan. UAMS offers a wide range of benefits to attract, support and retain the skilled employees that help UAMS remain a premier education, research and healthcare institution and Arkansas’ employer of choice.
Teletha Leonard, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior HR Director for Benefits and Employee Services
Contact Information
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Visit us on campus: 4301 West Markham, 4th floor of the Central Building, 4C, Little Rock, AR 72205
Call us at 501-686-5650 or Fax us at 501-686-5386
Meet the Benefits Team
The Benefits Team is housed on the 4th floor of the Central Building, C Wing. For the fastest service, please email ASKHR@UAMS.edu
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Benefits & Employee Services Organizational Chart
View the org structure for our team here
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Employee Services Service Menu
See an overview of our team functions to determine how we are organized to support you
Medical Insurance
UA System (UAS)/UAMS has three medical plans for employees to choose from administered by UMR.
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UAS/UAMS Medical
Visit UA System “Health & Wellness” section for details on the three medical plans
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UAMS Medical Benefit Overview Presentation for New Employees
Learn more about the UAMS Medical Benefit plan options in this Powerpoint
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Find a Provider
search for in-network providers
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Medical Enrollment Form
Download the Health Insurance Form to edit your medical insurance due to life event
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Benefits Change Form
Download the Benefits Change Form to add/drop dependent on insurance due to life event
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Dependent Verification for Insurance Form
View the list of documentation required to add a dependent to your benefits plans
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Tobacco Pledge
UAMS is tobacco-free. The pledge is required to enroll in medical, download here
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Health Savings Account (HSA) Form
Only for those enrolled in Health Savings Medical Plan
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SmartCare
Information regarding SmartCare
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How to get the wellness reward
Information on how to get the wellness reward
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FAQs for Wellness and Tobacco Pledge
FAQs for Wellness and Tobacco Pledge
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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UAS/UAMS Dental
Learn more about the UAS/UAMS Dental Coverage
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UAMS Dental Overview Presentation for New Employees
View a presentation outlining the dental benefits and coverage offered by the UAS/UAMS
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Dental Insurance Enrollment Form
Download this form to add/drop dependents to vision coverage (change form above required)
Vision Insurance
The University offers two vision plan options—the Basic Plan and the Enhanced Plan. Both plans are administered by Superior Vision.
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Vision Insurance
Visit the UA System website for an overview of the Vision plans available
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Vision Benefits Overview Presentation for New Employees
View a presentation outlining the benefits and coverage offered by the UAS/UAMS
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Vision Plan Enrollment Form
Download the form to add/change coverage of Vision insurance. (change form above required)
Disability Insurance
If you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, or childbirth, disability insurance provides financial protection by replacing a portion of your pre-disability earnings. The University provides Basic Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, as well as optional Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance coverage.
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UAS/UAMS Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
UAS/UAMS Disability Insurance
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Disability Overview Presentation for new employees
Disability Overview Presentation
Life Insurance Plans
You have 31 days from your initial benefits eligibility date to enroll in Optional Life Insurance and/or Dependent Life Insurance coverage. Read more about the plans here.
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UAS/UAMS Life Insurance
UAS/UAMS Life Insurance
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Life Insurance Overview Presentation
Life Insurance Overview Presentation for new employees.
UAMS Faculty Benefits
The College of Medicine provides faculty with FGP status these additional benefits
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Faculty Group Practice – Long-term Disability
Benefit Changes Effective September 1, 2020
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Faculty Group Practice Insurance Summary
Faculty Group Practice Insurance Summary
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FGP LTD Changes 9-1-20
New FGP LTD Attachment, Certificates, FAQ regarding FGP LTD Changes
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Form to change taxation of the UAMS paid LTD premium
FGP LTD Taxation form
UAMS Resident Benefits
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers a variety of benefits to eligible Housestaff (Physician Residents) and their families.
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Residents/Housestaff Benefits
Benefits that are specific to Residents and Housestaff can be found here
Claim Forms
Contact Human Resources before filing one of these claims
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UA Life Insurance Benefits Application
Instructions for filing a life insurance claim
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UA Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefits
Instructions for filing an AD&D claim
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UA Accelerated Benefit Life
Instructions for receiving an early payment of a portion of your group life insurance
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UA Waiver of Premium Claim
Instruction packet to waive further payments of group life insurance for eligible members
Voluntary Benefits
The UA System offers a variety of products paid for by the employee through payroll deduction. Review those here.
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Voluntary Benefits Overview Presentation
Voluntary Benefits Presentation for new employees.
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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
AD&D provides a benefit to you if you have a covered injury or due from a covered acciden
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Critical Illness Insurance
Benefits can be used to pay unexpected expenses resulting from a critical illness
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Identity Theft Protection Insurance
ID Watchdog coverage protects your personal information from theft, and works to regain lo
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Prepaid Legal Plans
Legal Shield coverage provides legal advice or assistance for a monthly fee
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Home & Auto Insurance Plans
Liberty Mutual insurance offers discounted group rates for home and auto insurance
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Insurance for Retirees
Did you know you may be eligible to continue some of your insurance into retirement?
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FMLA
Review FMLA eligibility and contact information here
Other Benefits
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Tuition Discount
Click here to apply for a tuition discount.
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Education Benefits
Tuition discounts are available for employees of all campuses within the UA system
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Employee Assistance Program
Benefits-eligible employees and immediate families can receive support from EAP
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Real Appeal Weight Loss Program
A free online weight loss program for benefit eligible employees
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UAMS Health Now
Digital Health Assess
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Travel Assistance
You are enrolled automatically in business travel assistance coverage at no cost to you
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Wellness Reward
Maintaining your health is good for your wallet
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UMR Website
Medical Insurance Vendor (UMR)
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Dental Insurance Vendor (ARBCBS)
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Superior Vision
Vision Insurance Vendor
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MedImpact
Prescription Drug Vendor
Flex Plans
UAMS Flexible Plans – premium conversion and flexible savings account plans.
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UAS/UAMS Flexible Spending Accounts
UAS/UAMS Flexible Spending Accounts
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Flex Plans
Pre-Tax Premium Conversion and Flexible Savings Accounts
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Pre-tax Premium Conversion
Pre-tax Premium Conversion
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FSA Reimbursement Form
Reimbursement Form
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Flexible Spending Account
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account