Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and update your benefits for the upcoming plan year. Explore your options and make changes to ensure the coverage that best meets your needs.
View the 2026–2027 Benefit Overview Guide (pdf) for full details.
To access and manage your benefits, log in to your NEOED account.
Medical Insurance
Utah Tech University offers two medical plans (Traditional or HDHP with HSA) through Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP).
Dental Insurance
Utah Tech University offers dental insurance through EMI Health Dental. Dental plan uses preferred providers (available on the EMI website) but non-preferred provider coverage is available at the same rate as preferred with the employee paying any remaining balance.
Vision Insurance
Utah Tech University offers two (2) plan options with EyeMed (administered by PEHP):
Group Life Insurance
Employees, their legal spouses, and unmarried children (biological or legally adopted) up to age 26 are eligible for New York Life benefits, including Utah Tech’s group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and the Life Assistance Program.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
If you had an unexpected illness or injury and were unable to work, how long would you be able to pay your bills? New York Life Long-term disability pays a portion of your salary if you’re unable to work due to a covered disability.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows eligible employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) to set aside pre-tax money for qualified medical expenses. Utah Tech University also contributes to eligible employees’ HSA accounts.
Unused HSA funds roll over from year to year and remain with you if you leave the University.
Learn more: HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows eligible employees to set aside pre-tax money to help pay for qualified health care or dependent care expenses.
FSA funds are subject to annual IRS limits and plan rules, so employees should carefully consider their anticipated expenses when making an election.
Learn more: FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Plans
Employer-funded plans for employees in benefit-eligible (0.75 FTE or greater) positions. Employee-funded plans available to all employees of the University.
TIAA 401a Defined Contribution Plan
Employer-funded plans for employees in benefit-eligible (0.75 FTE or greater) positions. Employee-funded plans available to all employees of the University.
Stay informed about upcoming benefits events, campus representative visits, webinars, enrollment updates, and other timely information. Benefit representatives regularly visit campus to assist employees with benefit questions and plan information, with appointments available during select visits.
Explore information about vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, Personal Preference Day, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), and other leave resources. Leave eligibility varies based on employee classification and applicable policy.
Visit Policies & Procedures to review UT Policy 346: Staff Leave and Absences and UT Policy 349: Family and Medical Leave.
The University observes 13 holidays each year; 12 holidays are set by the University, and employees choose one floating personal preference day.
All employees can use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for employees and their eligible dependents.
Visit Blomquist Hale for more information
Utah Tech University provides workers’ compensation coverage for employees who experience a work-related injury or illness. Coverage may include eligible medical expenses and wage-replacement benefits.
Additional Benefits & Discounts
Utah Tech University offers a variety of additional benefits and discounts to employees, including both on-campus and off-campus opportunities.
Visit Additional Benefits & Discounts to explore available employee perks, programs, and discounts.
Email: hr@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7520
Fax: 435-656-4001
Office: North Burns 140-154
225 S. University Avenue
St. George, UT 84770
