vilma l. santos wendy spencer ut benefits billing supervisor ut benefits billing analyst
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Vilma L. Santos Wendy Spencer
UT Benefits Billing Supervisor UT Benefits Billing Analyst
UT BENEFITS BILLING The UT System Office of Employee Benefits
partnered with UT Share institutions to create "UT Benefits Billing". UT BB will be responsible for centralized
processing of voluntary retiree insurance premiums
This new team will assist retirees with billing needs Benefits eligibility and Annual Enrollment is still
handled at the UT institution
CHANGES FOR RETIREES Premium payments will go directly to
UT BB lockbox Monthly statements vs. quarterly
statements Self-addressed envelope included
New Direct Payment Authorization Agreement required
Credit Card payments are still under review for implementation at a later date
UT BENEFITS BILLING ROLE Out-of-Pocket premium processes:
Track payments, Enroll in Direct Payment option,
UT BB will send out confirmations after processing ACH agreements
Send statements and reminder letters,Reduce coverage to Subscriber Only
Medical in the event of non-payment,Appeals will be reviewed by UT BB
UT INSTITUTION ROLE UT HR offices remain the primary
resource for active/retired employees regarding: Annual enrollment activities Explanation of benefit options or general questions
regarding benefits Qualified status changes Death notifications Changes in demographic profile like a new
permanent or temporary mailing address, email account, or emergency contacts
WORKING RETIREES AND SURVIVING SPOUSES/DEPENDENTS
Will have the same payment options as other retirees
Payments for working retirees will not come out of their UT earnings
Surviving Spouses/Dependents are not able to come back to the plan if coverage is termed due to non-payment
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail:
Phone: 855-6UT-BILL (855-688-2455)
Fax: 512-499-4338
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATIONCorrespondence:
UT Benefits BillingOffice of Employee Benefits
702 Colorado Street, Suite 2.100Austin, Texas 78701
Payment Submission:
UT System LockboxATTN: UT Benefits Billing
P.O. Box 732206Dallas, Texas 75373-2206