The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved new benefits providers for the University of Nebraska effective Jan. 1, 2024.
The university’s health insurance carrier will change from UMR to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. The pharmacy insurance carrier will change from CVS Health to EmpirRx Health.
The changes follow a competitive bidding process that attracted bids from multiple vendors. A system-wide committee of faculty and staff evaluated the bids with assistance from an outside consultant, Gallagher Benefit Services.
The university currently is working with Gallagher to re-evaluate proposals submitted for the dental plan after receiving clarifying information about one of the bids. The university intends to bring a recommendation for a dental insurance carrier to the NU Board of Regents in August.
Employees and their families should see minimal disruption with the transitions. About 99% of health providers used by university employees and their families last year were in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Network.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact the UNMC benefits office with questions.
Detailed information about benefits enrollment for 2024 will be shared with faculty and staff in the fall.