New Health Reimbursement Arrangement for Gender-Affirming Surgery and Fertility Treatments
The University of Arizona is establishing a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to assist University employees with out-of-pocket expenses related to gender-affirming surgery and fertility treatments that are excluded by the state health plans.
HRAs are employer-funded health benefits used to reimburse employees, tax-free, for certain health care expenses.
Gender Affirming Surgery
$10,000 maximum | Tax free
Per-person lifetime benefit
Fertility Treatments
$2,500 maximum | Tax free
One-time household benefit
ABOUT THE HRA
Effective Date: Jan. 1, 2023. Services received before this date are not eligible.
Who is Eligible: HRA funds may be claimed for services provided to employees or dependents enrolled in the Arizona Department of Administration's High-Deductible Health Plan or Triple Choice Plan. Enrollees in the HDHP must first exhaust their annual deductible before being eligible for HRA funds. Remember, services not covered by the state health plan do not count toward the deductible.
HRA Administrator: Navia Benefit Solutions
Eligible services: For information and questions about the HRA, please send an email to HR Solutions at hrsolutions@arizona.edu.
HOW TO USE
- Receive services on or after Jan. 1, 2023, and wait for the claim to be denied by your current health insurance provider.
- Once your claim is denied by the insurer, send an email to HR Solutions at hrsolutions@arizona.edu expressing your desire to use the HRA.
- A Human Resources representative will contact you with instructions on how to confidentially submit your claim and learn more about eligible services.
Connect with HR Solutions for help clarifying your options.
Email: hrsolutions@email.arizona.edu
Call: 520-621-3660