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.

2024-25 Benefits and well-being

Overview of benefits, health plans, and more.

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News

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:

January 14, 2021

$0 co-pays for medical and mental telehealth extended indefinitely

Continued from: $0 co-pays for medical and mental telehealth temporarily available UK-insured employees continue to have options for free, no co-pay telehealth. $0 co-pays began in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic will now remain at $0 indefinitely.