Important Health Plan Information Update
As a reminder, as of July 1, 2026, the University's pharmacy administrator transitioned to CVS Caremark. With this change, it is important that you start using your new UPMC medical ID card for all prescriptions and medical services. Your new ID card includes your prescription plan information on the back, so no separate ID is needed.
The new medical ID cards for you and any covered dependents were recently mailed from UPMC Health Plan to the home address that you have on file with the University.
Please also note that as of July 1, 2026, our medical plan names have been updated to indicate the plan type. This is simply a name change, with no changes to plan designs or your current coverage. This update was communicated during open enrollment.
NOTE that your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum will reset for the new plan year starting July 1, 2026.
Medical questions: UPMC Member Services at 888-499-6885.
Pharmacy questions: CVS Caremark at 833-296-1891.
Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and flexible spending accounts. On this page, you'll also find information about COBRA coverage and domestic partner information. For wellness-related programs and offerings, visit the Work-Life Balance section of this site. Additional benefit offerings are linked in the sidebar menu of this page.
Eligible individuals may choose from a variety of medical benefit plans, including a Health Maintenance Organization plan (HMO), a Preferred Provider Organization plan (PPO), and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that provide greater flexibility to meet specific health care needs. All plans offer a broad range of comprehensive benefits, including wellness and preventative care benefits. All of the medical plans offered at the University include Prescription Drug Program coverage.
Your eligibility for benefits may depend on your role, as well as your union representation and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) status. Please follow the steps below.
To determine your eligibility and the benefits available to you:
- Within the dropdowns below:
- Select your role and union representation status.
- Determine your Full Time Equivalent (FTE) status.
- Click on the associated "Eligibility Chart" button to review what benefits you're eligible for.
- Review plan information based on your role/status.
