UT Care


UT CARETM Medicare PPO (UT Care)

UT Care for Medicare eligible retirees

UT CARE Annual Enrollment: November 1–15, 2026 

The UT CARE Annual Enrollment period for the plan year runs November 1–15, 2026. 

During this time, you may make changes to your UT CARE coverage only, including: 

  • Adding or dropping coverage 
  • Adding dependents 
  • Removing dependents 

All changes take effect January 1, 2027. 

Annual Enrollment for UT CARE is passive. If you don’t make any changes, your current coverage will automatically continue into the new benefit year. 

  • If you previously opted out of UT CARE and wish to enroll, please contact Benefit Services at 817-272-5554 or benefits@uta.edu during the enrollment window. 
  • All other UT CARE changes must be submitted through the My UT Benefits portal between November 1–15, 2026. 

Annual Enrollment Benefits Presentations 

Join us to learn more about UT CARE coverage and ask questions: 

Presentation Details: Tuesday, October 27th

Highlights of UT CARE Benefits Changes

  • The UT Care medical plan rates will increase for the 2027 plan year.
  • Premium rate changes for and UT Care will be effective January 1, 2027.

2026 UT Care Medicare Rates & Increase Amount – Retirees 

Coverage Tier UT Select Medical Premium UT Select Premium Increase Amount
Employee $0.00 No Change
Employee & Spouse $362.82 $26.88
Spouse Only $403.05
Employee & Children $379.46 $28.10
Children Only $403.05
Employee & Family $714.48 $52.92
Family Only $806.10

2027 Plan Rates will be announced soon!

 

Annual Enrollment Reminders

  • The Annual Enrollment election window is open November 1st through 11:59pm Central Standard Time on November 15th. 
  • If you make any changes during UTCARE Annual Enrollment, review your confirmation statement within My UT Benefits and keep a copy for your records. 
  • Keep your UT CARE medical and prescription ID cards for the new 2027 plan year, as they will not being reissued for plan year 2026. 
  • Expect new UT CARE medical ID cards only for newly elected UT CARE coverage. 
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Information and Resources

  

Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement
Benefits Services
1225 W Mitchell St.
Suite 212, Box 19176
Arlington, Texas 76019
Phone: (817) 272-5554
Fax: (817) 272-7288
benefits@uta.edu