Insurance and retirement benefits

Benefits for you and your family, to help you now and in the future

The university is proud to offer a generous employee benefits package. We provide insurance, retirement savings, tools for your financial security and much more. We’re here to help you make the best decisions for your unique needs.

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

More insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance programs

Nearing retirement

Benefits enrollment

Personalized support

We're here to help you make the best decisions for your unique needs, from in-house pharmacists who can help you save money on prescriptions, to retirement officers who can help you with every step of the retirement process.

Consults currently available:

Retirement officer

In-house pharmacist

Benefits advocate

Benefits that set UK apart

Insurance plans for your unique needs

Choose from health, dental and vision insurance plans, plus many other options for coverage.

Retirement savings to strengthen your financial future

Our 200% employer match to your retirement savings is among the best benefits available anywhere.

2025-26 Benefits and well-being

Overview of benefits, health plans, and more.

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News

March 03, 2026

CAPTRUST holding virtual sessions March 24, April 21 and 22

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the University of Kentucky retirement programs, will be conducting virtual sessions with employees from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on March 24 and April 21 and 22. Schedule your March 24 appointment here. Schedule an appointment April21 or 22 here.

December 18, 2025

CAPTRUST holding in-person sessions Jan. 14 and 15

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the University of Kentucky retirement programs, will be conducting in-person sessions with employees in January. Appointments are scheduled for:  Jan. 14 and 15: Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Room 330D Click here to schedule an appointment

October 09, 2025

CAPTRUST hosting in-person sessions Nov. 10 and 11

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on the University of Kentucky retirement programs, will be conducting in-person sessions with employees in November. Appointments are scheduled for:  Nov. 10: Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Room 330E, Nov. 11: Medical Education Building, 780 Rose St., Room MN342 Click here to schedule an appointment

July 25, 2025

We will have plenty of important elder care offerings this fall

It’s been a busy and productive summer facilitating elder care consultations and planning activities and workshops for the upcoming 2025-26 year. I invite you to join me for a season of great programing for everyone. Beginning in August, we kick-off with an informative workshop covering updates to the Family Medical Leave and Elder Care Leave benefits. You don’t want to miss this one.