UT Benefits

09/01/2026

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is the mandatory savings plan for most benefits-eligible employees within The University of Texas System.

Want to better understand your TRS benefits? We’re sharing a series of short educational videos featuring quick explanations of key topics.

First up: "What Does TRS Do for Me?" (3 minutes)

🔗 Watch here: https://trs.texas.gov/learning-resources/videos/1-what-does-trs-do-me

09/01/2026

The 2026-27 Plan Year starts today. Take advantage of two no-cost resources available to medical plan members.

☺️ UT LIVING WELL PLATFORM POWERED BY WEBMD ONE:
Your updated wellness platform, personalized to you. Includes individual and group challenges that work towards your health goals. Available for UT SELECT and UT CARE members ages 18+.

Learn more and sign up: https://utbenefits.link/utlivingwellplatform

💖 HELLO HEART
Your new no-cost digital heart health program. Includes everything you need to take care of your heart, on your own time, from the comfort of your home.
Available for UT SELECT members with blood pressure 130/80 mmHG or higher or members who take blood pressure medication.

Learn more and sign up: https://join.helloheart.com/UTSYS

08/31/2026

UT Benefits is happy to share a new podcast series from The Teacher Retirement of Texas (TRS). Listen to the first episode of the "TRS Afterschool Special” through the link below. 🎧

We're officially on the air! Introducing the TRS Afterschool Special, the first podcast from TRS. Through real conversations and practical insights, each episode helps connect the work of TRS to the lives of the Texans we serve. Start with Episode 1, Membership Matters: Benefits That Go Beyond Retirement. Chief Benefit Officer Barbie Pearson introduces the value of TRS membership and the benefits available to you throughout your career and beyond.

Listen or watch: https://ow.ly/gFc450ZC7of

Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released: https://ow.ly/1T4x50ZC7oe

08/24/2026

Lose weight. Feel great. Just 5 minutes a day.

Build simple, sustainable habits that work with your daily routine, not against it.

Between work, family, and everything in between, taking care of your health can feel like just another thing on the to-do list. That’s where Wondr™ comes in. Offered by UT Benefits, Wondr is a digital weight-loss program designed for real life—even the busiest ones.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.wondrhealth.com/livingwell.

Fall 2026 Wondr Health Session:
Application period open August 24 - September 7
Session begins September 14

08/07/2026

New member special: Waive the $19 enrollment fee when you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Fitness Program in August!

To learn more about your options for gym networks and enrollment:
✅ Log in to Blue Access for members at https://www.bcbstx.com/ut
✅ Scroll to My Health > Wellness > Fitness Program
✅ Enter the code AUG26FP to waive the enrollment fee

08/04/2026

Join TIAA for two webinars this month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 11-11:30AM CT
Live Long and Prosper: Your Guide to Understanding Longevity

Longevity is a gift. But as life-prolonging medical advancements proliferate, how can you improve not just the length of your life, but also the extent of your health and wealth?

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 10-10:30AM CT
Take Control of Your Financial Life: 5 Steps to Save Money and Manage Debt

Learn how to manage money, uncover how to set goals, balance your budget and use debt wisely. With the know-how you need and a little determination, you can put yourself on the path to greater lifelong financial security.

TIAA is one of your five authorized retirement providers with UT Benefits. Learn more about all authorized providers at utbenefits.link/VoluntaryRetirement (link in bio).

Registration: https://linktr.ee/utbenefits

07/31/2026

A delayed authorization can interrupt important care—but UT SELECT Concierge is here to help.

When a member’s infusion medication authorization expired, the Concierge worked directly with the provider to request an expedited resubmission. The new authorization was approved the same day, helping the member avoid a delay in treatment.

Call 1-866-882-2034 or chat with a Concierge through Blue Access for Members online or in the BCBSTX app.

07/30/2026

Let's explore the new updated wellness platform. UT Living Well will introduce an enhanced platform featuring tools and resources powered by WebMD ONE. Available starting September 1, 2026. Stay tuned!

07/27/2026

Real stories from our members show how UT SELECT Concierge can make a difference.

UT SELECT Concierge is here to help members understand claims, communicate with providers, and navigate billing concerns.

Need help with a claim or billing concern? Call UT SELECT Concierge at 866-882-2034.

07/27/2026

Join Fidelity Investments for three upcoming webinars. Registration available at the Link in Bio.

💡Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals: Thursday, July 30th 11 – 11:45 a.m. CT

Get strategies and tips on prioritizing and funding your specific savings goals, such as buying a new home or car, saving for a child’s college, and more.

💰 Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning: Wednesday, August 12th 12 – 12:45 p.m. CT

Learn how the building blocks of an income plan can offset the key risks in
retirement, as well as how you can use Fidelity’s resources to feel more confident as you prepare to make the move from saving to spending.

💸 Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy: Wednesday, September 16th 12 – 12:45 p.m. CT

Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with
other income sources to create your retirement paycheck.

✅ Fidelity Investments is one of your five authorized retirement providers with UT Benefits. Learn more about all authorized providers at utbenefits.link/VoluntaryRetirement (link in bio).