Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

UTMB maintains a fair and equitable compensation structure focused on attracting and retaining the talent necessary to serve our patients, students and staff.

Contact:    hrcomp@utmb.edu

Benefits

Important Notice – 2023 Tax Forms Now Available Online

W-2 Tax Form
Employees who consented to receive an electronic copy of their W-2 tax form for 2023 may now download and print the form through Employee Self Service. The form is located under the Payroll and Compensation section, and it is important to note that you must be directly connected to a UTMB network to access the document. Any employee who did not sign up to receive an electronic copy of the form will be sent a paper copy through the U.S. mail by Jan. 31, 2024.

1095-C Tax Form
Employees who consented to receive an electronic copy of their 1095-C tax form for 2023 may now download and print the form through the My UT Benefits online portal. The form contains information about your health care coverage that will be needed to complete your income tax return. Any employee who did not sign up to receive an electronic copy of the form will be sent a paper copy through the U.S. mail after Jan. 31, 2024.

Accessing Your 1095-C Tax Documents – Active Employees and Retirees
Creating an Account and Accessing Your 1095-C Tax Documents – Non-Active Employees and Retirees

The University of Texas System provides comprehensive insurance, retirement and wellness programs for you and your family.


UT System Insurance Program

UT System offers a dynamic insurance program for you and your eligible dependents that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Click here to view program details from UT System.


Retiree Insurance Packets
Ready for retirement? Click on your retirement plan to view the corresponding retiree insurance packet.


UT CARE Medicare Plan

The UT CARE Medicare Plan is effective Jan. 1, 2023, for Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents. Enrollment into the UT CARE plan is automatic if enrolled in the UT SELECT medical plan and in Medicare Part A and Part B. Click here to view plan details from UT System.


UT System Retirement Program

The UT System Retirement Program offers a variety of options for your retirement planning and savings needs. Click here to view program details from UT System.


UT System Living Well Program

The UT System Living Well Program provides the support needed to take charge of your health and achieve your own wellness goals. Click here to view program details from UT System.


Benefits Annual Enrollment

Benefits enrollment takes place each year from July 15–31. During this time, employees may enroll in or update their coverage, add or remove dependents and beneficiaries and/or enroll in a flexible spending account. For details about the 2023–2024 benefits plan year and how to view or update your coverage, click here.

Outside of annual enrollment, employees can only make changes to their benefits due to a qualifying life event such as marriage, divorce, birth, adoption or enrollment in other coverage.


Official Holidays

UTMB provides benefits-eligible employees with paid time off from work in observance of authorized national and state holidays. The university's holiday schedule includes 10 holidays each fiscal year. If a holiday occurs on a Saturday or Sunday, it will generally be observed the business day before or after the weekend.

Contact:    benefits.services@utmb.edu       (409) 772-2630       (866) 996-8862

Tuition Assistance Program

UTMB’s Tuition Assistance Program helps employees achieve higher levels of education and improve their professional mobility. This tax-free program is open to all eligible employees pursuing an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree or a doctoral degree from a nationally accredited college or university that will affect their ability to advance within the university. Effective Sept. 1, 2021, the maximum reimbursement amount for course credits and related fees is $5,250 per fiscal year.

Tuition Assistance Program

  • Program Overview
    UTMB’s Tuition Assistance Program helps employees achieve higher levels of education and improve their professional mobility. This tax-free program is open to all eligible employees pursuing an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree or a doctoral degree from a nationally accredited college or university that will affect their ability to advance within the university. The maximum reimbursement amount for course credits and related fees is $5,250 per fiscal year.
  • Eligibility Requirements

    To be eligible for the program, employees must:

    • Be pursuing an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree or a doctoral degree required of any position at UTMB;
    • Work 30 hours or more per week;
    • Have completed six months of employment at UTMB;
    • Be in good standing – received a satisfactory performance evaluation within the last 12 months and no unresolved corrective action below a final written warning in the previous 12 months as evidenced by satisfactory completion of the recent performance appraisal and any applicable performance improvement plans; and
    • Sign an agreement asserting they will remain in the employment of UTMB for a period of time after the completion of each semester or course that is proportionate to the period of time they received educational assistance.
  • Application Process and Forms

    Employees interested in the program should submit an application and a copy of their degree plan 30 days before the start of the semester or course(s). Employees will be notified of the status of their application by email. 

    Tuition Reimbursement Application and Agreement
    Sample Tuition Reimbursement Degree Plan

    Please note that completing an application is not a guarantee of acceptance into the program, and participation in the program does not constitute a right to employment or advancement.

  • Reimbursement Guidelines and Forms

    Employees may be reimbursed up to $5,250 per fiscal year for course credits and fees related to an approved degree plan from a nationally accredited college or university.

    To be reimbursed, employees are asked to submit proof of grades and receipt of fees paid within 45 days of the end of the semester or course(s). Please note:

    • Receipts submitted for reimbursement must match the courses approved in the Tuition Reimbursement Application and Agreement to be payable.
    • UTMB will not reimburse any fees already paid through financial assistance, scholarship or other financial benefit derived by public or private programs.
    • Reimbursement for courses taken more than once will not be approved, except for thesis or dissertation courses. 
    • Employees must attain a grade of "C" or better for undergraduate college credit (or an individual job-related credit course outside of a degree plan) or a grade of "B" or better for graduate college credit to qualify for reimbursement.

    Employees should receive reimbursement payments within 45 days of submitting the necessary documentation. 

    Tuition Reimbursement Payment Request Form
    Tuition Reimbursement Plan Document
  • Contact Information

    For questions about the Tutition Assistance Program:
      benefits.services@utmb.edu
      (409) 772-2630
      (866) 996-8862

Contact:    benefits.services@utmb.edu       (409) 772-2630       (866) 996-8862

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

As a UTMB employee, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments while working full time for a government employer. Only payments made under certain repayment plans (primarily income-driven repayment plans) qualify for the program. Click here to learn more about PSLF.

PSLF Program

  • Program Overview

    As a UTMB employee, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

    The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after you've made 120 qualifying payments while working full time for a government employer. Click here to learn more about the PSLF Program.

    Please note:

    • You must be employed by a qualifying employer at the time of application for forgiveness and at the time the remaining balance on the loan is forgiven.
    • Amounts forgiven under the PSLF Program are not considered income by the IRS.
    • If you are ineligible for the PSLF Program because some or all payments were not made under a qualifying repayment plan, you may qualify for loan forgiveness under the Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
    • The entire loan forgiveness process will take at least 10 years.
  • Qualification Requirements

    To qualify for PSLF, you must:

    • Be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local or tribal government or a not-for-profit organization – UTMB is a qualifying employer as a public university.
    • Work full time for that agency or organization – Full time is considered 40 hours per week unless you are in a 0.9 FTE position (e.g., inpatient nurses, patient care technicians, and respiratory therapists). You could work for multiple qualifying employers to meet this requirement.
    • Have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan) – You must have a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Other federal student loans may become eligible if they are consolidated into a Direct Consolidation Loan.
    • Repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan – It is important to note that certain repayment plans do not qualify for the PSLF Program.
    • Make 120 qualifying payments – Payments do not have to be consecutive, and you must complete annual certification process to ensure payments qualify.
  • Application Process and Form

    Interested employees should follow these steps to begin the PSLF application process:

    • Complete, sign and date page 1 only of the PSLF Form.
    • Scan a clear/clean copy of the form to HR Employee Records at employee.records@utmb.edu.
    • If you are a current employee, include a copy of your UTMB badge with the form. Former employees must include a legally valid ID with a picture and name. (Note: Due to electronic signatures, employee signatures cannot be verified against their personnel file. Valid IDs are required to ensure this activity is being requested by/and completed on behalf of the employee. Other ID verifiers may be required if a valid ID is not available.)
    • HR Employee Records will complete page 2 of the form and fax it directly to the Department of Education.
    • A copy of the form, including confirmation of receipt by the Department of Education, will be maintained your personnel file and may be provided upon request after the process is complete.

    Once the PSLF servicer has received all of the documentation needed to determine whether you qualify for loan forgiveness, you will be notified.

    Processing times will vary depending on factors such as whether you previously submitted documentation of employment for review or submitted documentation only at the time you applied for loan forgiveness, the number of your employers, any gaps in your employment or payment history, and any required follow up.

  • PSLF Resources
  • Contact Information

    For general questions about the PSLF Program:
       PSLF Program FAQs
      (855) 265-4038

    For questions about submitting the PSLF form:
      benefits.services@utmb.edu
      (409) 772-2630
      (866) 996-8862

Please note:

  • You must be employed by a qualifying employer at the time of application for forgiveness and at the time the remaining balance on the loan is forgiven.
  • Amounts forgiven under the PSLF Program are not considered income by the IRS.
  • If you are ineligible for the PSLF Program because some or all payments were not made under a qualifying repayment plan, you may qualify for loan forgiveness under the Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
  • The entire loan forgiveness process will take at least 10 years.
For General Questions About PSLF Program:      (855) 265-4038      Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program FAQs
For UTMB-Related Questions About PSLF Form Submission:     employee.records@utmb.edu        (409) 772-2630       (866) 996-8862