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Coverage to add or change at any time

Home/auto/umbrella insurance

Farmers allows you to take advantage of special group rates and policy discounts.

Pet insurance

Rates for pet insurance depend on the age and species of the pet and the type of plan you select.

Coverage for specific needs

Accident insurance $100/year rebate available

This plan helps take care of unexpected bills related to injury accidents.

Cancer insurance $100/year rebate available

This insurance is designed to help offset the expenses related to cancer and 29 other specified diseases.

Short-term disability insurance

Choose from two plan options. Both plans pay benefits for up to six months.

Legal Services Benefit

Access experts who can assist you with a broad range of personal legal needs.

Coverage available for the unexpected

COBRA continued insurance

If you are no longer eligible for insurance, COBRA provides an option to continue coverage.

Workers’ compensation

If you are injured as a result of employment, our workers' compensation benefit may apply.

Accidental death and dismemberment

You or your beneficiary can receive a benefit if you are seriously injured or die in an accident.

Long-term disability

This coverage provides a benefit if you become disabled and unable to work.

Critical illness

This plan provides a lump sum benefit to help pay deductibles, co-insurance and living expenses

Hospital indemnity

Receive a payment if you are admitted to a hospital for treatment of a covered accident, injury or illness.

News

April 16, 2024

Annual period for employees to convert temporary disability leave to vacation leave now available through April 30

The annual period for University of Kentucky employees to convert their temporary disability leave (TDL) to additional vacation leave (VL) is now available through April 30. Employees may request conversion of TDL hours to additional vacation leave through Employee Self Service in myUK. Employees should log into myUK, access Employee Self Service and select Working Time and Leave Requests.  

January 16, 2024

UK Retail Pharmacies launches prescription delivery service to campus buildings

The Apothecary, a UK Retail Pharmacy, has launched a new program to deliver prescriptions to offices on UK’s campus. The new service aims to provide a convenient and accessible way for employees to get their medications — without having to leave their office.