UAMS provides Basic Life Insurance to eligible employees at no cost. Again, the benefit is payable to your beneficiary in the event of your death. You may purchase Dependent Life Insurance for your spouse and dependent children. The benefit is payable to you in the event of their death. Children are covered at one-half of the elected spouse's coverage.
Coverage becomes effective the first day of the following month.
Evidence of insurability will be required for enrollments or changes after the first 31 days of employment. Coverage takes effect the first day of the following month. Disability coverage assists in replacing earnings in the event of a long-term injury or illness which prevents you from working. UAMS provides Basic Long Term Disability to eligible employees at no cost. New employees may enroll within their first 31 days of employment.