About the Plans

UC’s group supplemental health plans—Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity—work alongside UC’s medical and disability coverage to supplement your UC benefit. The plans are custom-designed specifically for UC and administered by Prudential, which processes and pays claims. Coverage is available for you and your eligible dependents.

UC is partnering with Prudential to offer group coverage designed specifically for UC employees at prices lower than those offered to the general public. You pay the full cost of premiums through convenient after-tax payroll deductions. Total costs vary depending on who you cover. Because premiums are paid with after-tax dollars, you don’t pay taxes on benefit payments you receive from the plan.

If you want to add financial protection for an unexpected medical emergency, then you might want to consider the added value that one or more of the supplemental health plans can provide. If you need help understanding how your UC medical plan options work, review the medical plan information on UCnet.

Cash to Use However You Choose

If you receive services for a covered accident, illness or hospital stay, you will get a cash benefit from Prudential paid directly to you—over and above what any other insurance plan pays. You decide how to use the funds.

Medical expenses not covered by your health insurance

Help covering your rent or mortgage

Home health care, child and elder care, pet care

Housekeeping

Meal preparation and/or delivery

Transportation

 

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

How You Pay for Coverage

You pay the full cost of premiums through convenient after-tax payroll deductions. Total costs vary depending on who you cover. Because premiums are paid with after-tax dollars, you don’t pay taxes on benefit payments you receive from the plan.