Health Care Systems - Eligible personnel may enroll in one of the plans offered through the University of Utah. Preferred Provider Organization - An organization operating to provide health care, including diagnostic, preventive and treatment services through a network of hospitals and physicians. All eligible employees may enroll in a dental plan. Dental and health coverage must be carried by the same company. Aged 65 and Over - A program of health coverage to supplement parts A and B of the Medicare Program is available for eligible retired personnel and their spouses, and the surviving spouses of deceased faculty and staff who were eligible to participate in the Commissioner's Office surviving spouse insurance plan up to age 65.
Individual counseling is available regarding eligibility, premium costs, and open enrollment dates.
Survivor Coverage - Upon the death of an employee enrolled in one of the sponsored health insurance plans, existing coverage, if any, will be extended for six months after the death of the faculty or staff member at no cost to the survivor. At the end of six months, the surviving spouse is eligible for participation in the group health insurance plan by paying the group rate until such time as he or she becomes eligible for another group plan or reaches age 65. Participation in the group plan is subject to Board policies, and health insurance is provided only for the surviving spouse and his or her dependent children who were covered under the plan at the date of the faculty or staff member's death. Surviving spouses may be required to provide annually a certification of continued eligibility. Group Life Insurance Plan 3.2.1.