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8. How does discontinuing the Viva Access plan affect me?

Over the past several years, the cost of health care has been rising nationwide and to continue to offer affordable health plans that meet the needs of employees and their families a change is being made to the number of plans being offered. 


The Viva Access plan will no longer be available beginning January 1, 2026. If you are currently enrolled in the Viva Access plan, during open enrollment, you will have to enroll into a new medical plan. You will have three options: Viva Choice, Viva UAB or Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS).

By Brooke Carbo | Modified on: Wed, 10 Sep, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The information in this article has been verified as up-to-date on the date of publication. All information is for general purposes only and not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. For specific questions or support, contact us at humanresources@uab.edu.

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