Insurance and retirement benefits

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

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a generous employee benefits package. We provide insurance, retirement savings, tools for your financial security and many benefits for your well-being. In fact, our benefits package helped us recently earn national recognition as a Great College to Work For.

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.

2024-25 Benefits and well-being

Overview of benefits, health plans, and more.

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News

January 25, 2023

IRS has increased retirement contribution limits

The Internal Revenue Service has increased the amount individuals can contribute to their 403(b) plans in 2023. The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $22,500, up from $20,500 in 2022. The limit on annual contributions to an IRA increased to $6,500, up from $6,000.

December 21, 2022

Change to our pharmacy network

Kroger has announced it will withdraw from the national network of Express Scripts, which manages our pharmacy benefit through our health insurance plans. This was a national decision by Kroger that takes effect January 1. You can view the full list of Express Scripts in-network pharmacies here.

October 27, 2022

FSA debit cards now usable at all UK Retail Pharmacies

We have great news for employees with a health care flexible spending account or health savings account! You can now use the debit card that comes with your FSA or HSA at all UK Retail Pharmacies and UK Retail Pharmacy Mail Order. For quick reference, to request a prescription refill and for UKHC Pharmacy locations go to UK Retail Pharmacies. You can also reach any of the retail pharmacy locations by calling 833-333-UKRx (8579).

August 10, 2022

EyeMed extends support to employees affected by flooding

EyeMed, provider of UK's vision insurance plans, has support available to covered employees who were affected by the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky. Covered employees in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties can contact EyeMed for the following support: