Welcome to UNT System Benefits
UNT System Enterprise benefit-eligible employees have access to a wealth of employee benefits. We offer health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as optional coverages like dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending programs. UNT System Enterprise employees who are in leave-eligible jobs also receive generous leave benefits. Employees participate in a retirement program and also have optional voluntary retirement savings plan options. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the In the Green: UNT System Well-being program provide a myriad of resources for employees that can enhance their physical, interpersonal, and financial health. Employees can also enjoy a variety of employee perks like discounts for travel, restaurants, and entertainment.
We are here to support you! Reach us at or our toll free number: 855.878.7650, option 5 for UNT Dallas; option 6 for UNTHSC and UNT System; option 7 for UNT (if you are in Denton you can also call 940.369.7650). Direct contact information is also provided below. For general inquiries, email HRBenefits@untsystem.edu or you can send us a fax at 940.369.5697).
If need need one on one help/consultation related to your UNT System Enterprise Benefits, including assistance with requesting or managing your Family Medical leave, applying for or exploring retirement options, please contact a Benefits Advisor
Benefits News
Monthly Wellness Topic
April Challenge
The Five to Thrive Nutrition Challenge beginning April 14 to May 11, 2026.
The goal of this challenge is to eat well, one day at a time to track fruits and veggies for 28 days and aim for five (5) servings daily.
Transform your habits, transform your health. Most of what we do every day is a habit, including what and how we eat. Let's break out of autopilot to start a new habit of eating more fruits and vegetables. This fun challenge will give you the support, recipes and skills to keep it up long after the challenge ends!
Participate for a least 14 days and you'll be entered into a raffle to win a Buena Vida gift!
Registration opens on March 31. To participate visit: Registration Link
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Monthly Educational Session
Leave Administration Training will be hosted on Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 1 p.m.
You’re invited to join the Benefits Team for an upcoming informative session focused on Family Medical Leave, Sick Leave Pool and Sick Leave Donation. While this session will be beneficial for all employees it is designed to provide Managers and Supervisors with a better understanding of these important employee leave benefits to include answering questions such as when employees should apply, as well as explain the roles of those involved in the process.
Join Leah Chastain, Sr. Benefits Advisor on Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 1 p.m. to get the answers you’re looking for and learn more about these important leave benefits.
The session will be provided via Teams and is available to all UNT System (UNT, UNT Health, UNT Dallas and UNT System Administration) employees. No reservation is needed.
Important Information
Benefits Summer Open Enrollment
Benefits Summer Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2027 (Septemeber 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) is scheduled from July 6 through July 17, 2026 for all four UNT institutions.
Healthcare Insurance Rate Change
ERS is planning to increase healthcare insurance rates by 8% for coverage beginning September 1, 2026 with the first increase reflected in your October 1, 2026 paycheck.
Dental Provider Change
ERS has chosen Humana Dental to replace Delta Dental effective September 1, 2026. Levels of coverage and service are expected to be the same and more information, to include rates, will be included as part of Benefits Summer Open Enrollment. You may continue to use your Delta Dental through August 31, 2026.