Health Plan Elections for New Hires

New hires* may choose to begin benefits on the first date of employment (or choose to wait until the first of the month if you have coverage elsewhere).

*New hires transferring from another position at UVA are not able to enroll in date of hire benefits; benefit eligibility begins the first of the following month.

• Date of employment: If you need coverage immediately, most new hires have the option to start your medical, dental, and/or vision benefits as of your date of employment (not applicable to transfers from another position at UVA). This may be a good option if you are not currently covered elsewhere, or you desire coverage as soon as possible.
• First of the month following your date of employment: (not applicable if your hire date is the first of the month.) You can choose to start your medical, dental, and/or vision benefits on the first of the month after you are hired. This may be a good option if you have coverage from a previous employer or are under a family member’s coverage that is still active through the end of the month. 
• No medical, dental, and/or vision coverage: You can officially waive your medical, dental, and/or vision benefit options as well as enroll or waive in other benefits during your new hire change benefit event. 

Please review the Coordination of Benefits document regarding your coverage and how it works with your prior employer.