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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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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2025 Medical Plans At a Glance
One-page chart showing the three medical plan options
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Understanding the Health Savings Account
Info on the HSA plan
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Find a Provider
search for in-network providers
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SmartCare
Information regarding SmartCare
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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!
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UMR Continuity of Care
Form to request continuity of care
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UMR.com Member Portal and UMR app
Keep up with your account online
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UMR.com Health Center
mental health and emotional well-being resources
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 and 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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FMLA Resources and FAQs
Review FMLA eligibility and contact information here
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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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Americans with Disabilities Act
Review the employee relations ADA resources
Maternity Benefits and 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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Review Your Leave Options
Review the time off and leave benefits available to UAMS employees
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UAMS Paid Parental Leave Program
Effective September 1, 2024 UAMS is offering a new parental leave benefit. Read more here.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – An ADA Accommodation
Review the employee relations resources and instructions for accessing PWFA
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UMR Maternity CARE Program
Learn what benefits are available if you carry UAMS health insurance
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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 Benefits
The College of Medicine provides faculty with Faculty Group Practice 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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Faculty Group Practice Long Term Disability Changes, Sept. 1, 2020
Faculty Group Practice Long Term Disability 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, July 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
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UHC Claim form
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
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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Employee Discounts
Access Perks, our employee discount program, helps you save money when you shop. Sign up!
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UAMS Child Development Center
Find out more about child care through the UAMS CDC
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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.
Holiday Schedule
Schedule of observed holidays.
Contact Information
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Tuesdays and Thursdays we are open until 5:00pm
Visit us on campus: 4301 West Markham, fourth 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