If you are currently taking weight loss medications such as a GLP 1 for diabetes, and it is covered by our prescription plan, you will continue to have coverage for the prescription after January 1, 2026.
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- 1. What is Open Enrollment?
- 2. When is this year's Open Enrollment?
- 3. UAB's Open Enrollment is active. What does this mean?
- 4. I'm a new hire. Can I participate in Open Enrollment?
- 5. How do I access the UAB for Me Benefits Portal?
- 6. What medical plans will be offered during this year's Open Enrollment?
- 7. What are the health plan rates for 2026?
- 8. How does discontinuing the Viva Access plan affect me?
- 9. Which providers are available in the network for the medical plans?
- 10. How do I know which medical plan is right for me?
- 11. If I am not enrolling in UAB benefits, do I still need to participate in Open Enrollment?
- 12. How do I know if I successfully enrolled in my benefits?
- 13. How can I determine if my current provider is part of the UAB/Viva or BCBS network?
- 14. What if I decide to make a change after I have submitted my enrollment?
- 15. What are the qualifications for the premium assistance program?
- 16. What resources are available to me if I miss Open Enrollment?
- 17. I am currently on a leaves of absence and unable to submit my benefit selections during the Open Enrollment period. What are my options?
- 18. Will weight loss medications be covered under our health plans after Dec. 31, 2025?