Welcome to the UAMS Benefits Website
The UAMS benefit plan has long been recognized for its inclusiveness and competitiveness in the market. We are part of the UA System Benefits Group.
Employee FAQs
Questions and answers related to your UAMS benefits
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Time and Absence FAQs
Review FAQs about leave balances, carry over, and more here
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2023 Benefits FAQs
Review everything you need to know about benefits beginning/ending in 2023
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Time Off and Leave Benefits
Learn more about the paid and unpaid time off benefits offered by UAMS
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What Happens When I Become Ineligible for Benefits
Visit this for guidance on benefits when leaving a benefit-eligible position.
Retiree Benefits Information
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Considering Retirement?
Review this Retirement Packet for more information
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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2022 Medical Plans At a Glance
One-page chart showing the three medical plan options
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Find a Provider
search for in-network providers
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SmartCare
Information regarding SmartCare
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FAQs for Wellness and Tobacco Pledge
FAQs for Wellness and Tobacco Pledge
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Med Impact
Visit the Pharmacy vendor website for more information
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UMR Website
Visit UMR’s website for the latest information
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Wellness Reward
Maintaining your health is good for your wallet!
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is administered by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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UAS/UAMS Dental
Visit the UA System site for dental benefit details
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Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Visit ABCBC for the latest information
Vision Insurance
The University offers two vision plan options—the Basic Plan and the Enhanced Plan. Both plans are administered by EyeMed.
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Vision Insurance
Visit the UA System website for an overview of the Vision plans available
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EyeMed
Visit EyeMed for latest information
FMLA & Disability Insurance
If you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, or childbirth, short-term and long-term disability insurance provides financial protection by replacing a portion of your pre-disability earnings. UAMS provides basic coverage with employee option to buy additional, optional coverage. See below for separate long-term disability plan for Faculty Group Practice members and Housestaff/Resident Physicians.
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About FMLA
Review FMLA eligibility and contact information here
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UAS/UAMS Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Visit the UA System website for disability benefit details
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Disability Overview Presentation for new employees
View this PowerPoint for details about disability benefits for staff and faculty
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Short Term Disability FAQs
Review questions regarding eligibility and use during maternity time off
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Long Term Disability Conversion application
Convert to a private LTD policy when leaving UAMS
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ADA
Information on Americans with Disabilities Act
Maternity Benefits & Resources
Please review these resources as you prepare for pregnancy, child-birth, or maternity leave of absence.
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UAMS Maternity Checklist
Review this to ensure you take full advantage of your maternity benefits
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Learn about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Effective June of 2023, new benefits are available to pregnant workers
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UMR Maternity CARE Program
Learn what benefits are available if you carry UAMS health insurance
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Short Term Disability FAQs
Useful information about how to use STD during your maternity leave (and how NOT to!)
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About FMLA
Review how to file a claim for FMLA
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UAMS Lactation Rooms
View info on available lactation pod locations
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
Visit the UA System site for life insurance details
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UAMS Life Insurance and AD&D Presentation
Learn more about your options and UAMS offerings here
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Converting Life Insurance to Private Policy
Learn about converting or porting your life insurance
Faculty Group Practice (FGP) Benefits
The College of Medicine provides faculty with FGP status these additional benefits
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Faculty Group Practice Insurance Summary
Benefits for those awarded FGP status by the Chancellor or Dean, College of Medicine
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FGP Long Term Disability Changes 9-1-2020
FGP LTD policy, FAQs
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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Long Term Disability Amendment for Housestaff/Physician Residents
Added to Faculty Group Practice LTD plan 7-1-2021
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Residents/Housestaff Benefits
Summary of benefits that are specific to Housestaff and Physician Residents
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
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Prescription Reimbursement Claim Form
Medimpact claim form
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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Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Visit the UAS website with details about the AD&D plan
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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
Farmers 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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Critical Illness Request for Portability
Option to port Critical Illness insurance when leaving UAMS
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Hospital Indemnity Request for Portability form
Option to port Hospital Indemnity insurance when leaving UAMS
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Accident Insurance Request for Portability
Option to port Accident Insurance when leaving UAMS
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Wellness Benefit Claim Form – Accident Insurance
Claim wellness benefit
Other Benefits
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Student Homeownership Promotion Program Flyer
Read more about the student homeownership program here
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Employee Homeownership Promotion Program Flyer
Read about the employee homeownership promotion program here
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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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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
Flex Plans
UAMS Flexible Plans – premium conversion and flexible savings account plans
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UAS/UAMS Flexible Spending Accounts
Visit the UA System website for FSAs
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Flexible Spending Account
Visit the UAMS site for Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account details
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How FSAs Work
Click here for a presentation on how Flexible Spending Accounts work.
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is a benefit for employee’s who sustain an on-the-job injury, incident or exposure. Read more about it here.
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Workers’ Compensation: What a Supervisor Needs to Know
What should I do when my employee is injured on the job and need medical treatment?
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Workers’ Compensation: What an Employee Needs to Know
I injured myself on the job, what should I do?
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, Fax us at 501-686-5386, or E-mail us at AskHR@uams.edu