• Preparing for Retirement
• Retirement Income Planner
  The Retirement Income Illustrator creates hypothetical scenarios, showing you how much income you might expect once you leave full-time employment. It's best to use the income planner when you are close to retirement.
• Financial Education Web Seminars
  These financial education webinars provide a convenient alternative for those who cannot or do not want to attend a live seminar.

This Summary Plan Description provides you with a description of your benefits while you are enrolled under the health plan offered by your employer (as Plan Administrator). You should read this document to familiarize yourself with Your Plan’s main provisions and keep it handy for reference. 

Summary of Benefits & Coverage

• Under 65 Medical Insurance: Coverage Information (PDF)

  • Group Number begins with 80894 (PDF) -SBC for all active faculty and staff plus many retirees under age 65

• Under 65 Medical Open Access Summary Plan Description (PDF)

This Summary Plan Description provides you with a description of your benefits while you are enrolled under the health plan offered by your employer (as Plan Administrator). You should read this document to familiarize yourself with Your Plan’s main provisions and keep it handy for reference. 

Summary of Benefits & Coverage

Cigna True Choice Medicare Advantage PPO - Summary of Benefits (pdf)

Cigna True Choice Medicare Advantage PPO Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Cigna Formulary (List of Covered Drugs) (pdf)

The information on this site represents the most current information related to Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB) at The University of Vermont. If you have specific questions about your situation, please e-mail Human Resources. If you are considering retirement, call the Human Resources at 656-3150 to schedule an appointment with an Employee Advisor.

PRMB Key Principles

UVM bills retiree healthcare on a monthly basis. If you have questions about the process, you may find the answer you need below:

• Can I pay more than one month at a time?
  Yes, most certainly. If you are able, we would strongly encourage you to pay six or even as many as 12 months in advance. If you do, you will not receive a monthly invoice until your credit balance is used up.

• What forms of payment can I use to pay my healthcare premiums?
  If your bank has an electronic bill paying service, you may wish to set up your bank account to make automatic payments to UVM for your healthcare premium. This is typically the easiest and safest way to ensure that your bill gets paid. Many banks offer this service for free. If yours does not or if you choose not to use it, you can continue to pay as you always have.

• Can UVM debit my checking or savings account to automatically withdraw the funds to pay my healthcare premiums?
  No, UVM has no way to set up a monthly debit to withdraw funds from your account.

• Who is the vendor who handles retiree healthcare billing?
  The University handles the billing and accounting of all invoices for retiree healthcare premiums. The company that will work with retirees who fail to pay their accounts on time is Education Computer Systems, Inc. (ESCI).

Payment Options (pdf)

The University of Vermont (UVM) established the Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP) to help individuals pay for qualified healthcare expenses during retirement. UVM will make regular tax free contributions to the plan for benefits-eligible faculty and staff hired on or after January 1, 2012. For these individuals, the plan is considered a non-contributory plan (meaning that it does not require contributions from the employee in order to receive UVM contributions). Although the plan is intended for those hired on or after January 1, 2012, all active benefits-eligible faculty and staff regardless of hire date may establish an RHSP and make regular, voluntary after-tax contributions.

Earnings that accumulate in a Retiree Health Savings Plan grow tax free. When you access your RHSP to pay for eligible healthcare expenses in retirement, those reimbursements are also tax free. As a result, this plan has the benefit of helping you to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement in a tax-advantaged way.  For more details, see the following documents:

• Retirement Health Savings Plan Overview (PDF)
• RHSP Summary Plan Description (PDF)

For eligible faculty and staff hired after January 1, 2012, UVM contributions are automatic. Those hired on or after January 1, 2012 who wish to make personal contributions, and those hired before January 1, 2012 who wish to establish a Retiree Health Savings Plan, must complete the RHSP Election Form (PDF).

Interested in Participating?

For benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are not yet participating in the UVM Retirement Savings Plan, HR hosts regular information sessions. Attendees will learn about plan options and become better prepared to make informed investment choices. Reservations are required. For course session dates and registration - go to Self-Service>Learning and Development>Professional Training>Request Training Enrollment and enter the course code BEN016.

E-mail us (or call 802-656-3150) with any questions.

Already Involved?

For benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are already involved in the UVM Retirement Savings Plan, individual retirement plan counseling sessions with the vendors are available by appointment only. To set up a one-on-one counseling session for your retirement plan, please make an appointment directly with the appropriate vendor.

457(b) Compensation Plan is being revised.

Retirement Savings Vendor Contact Information.

• UVM Wellness Program: Invest EAP
• Member Resource Center (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont)

There are a variety of privileges available to UVM retirees. Current benefits include, but are not limited to:

• UVM ID Card for retiree and spouse
• Free Zone 1 Parking Pass
• Tuition Remission for retiree of 15 credit hours each year (spouse may audit up to 15 credit hours each year)-contact hrsinfo@uvm.edu
• Library Borrowing Privileges for retiree and spouse
• Access to the Fitness Center for retirees—spouses may join for a fee—see the Membership link
• One Free Ticket for retiree to each regular season home men's and women's soccer, basketball, hockey, and lacrosse game
• 20% Discount for tickets to the Lane Series, based on availability. Does not apply to co-productions or subscription tickets. (Please call 656-4455 to inquire.)
• Bookstore Discounts
• Discounts on Computer Hardware and Software purchases
  (Discounts on Computer Hardware and Software purchases may be limited depending on availability and licensing restrictions.)
• University e-Mail Account

• UVM Discounts and Events for retired faculty and staff
• UVM Retired Faculty and Administrative Officers web site
• HomeShare Vermont: Bringing Vermonters together to share homes