Benefits

Health insurance benefits are elected through Workday via Single Sign On (SSO) during the onboarding process. Employees must enroll in or decline coverage within 31 days of hire, or they will be placed in our default health plan (A&M Care Plan for staff/faculty; grad health plan for graduate assistants) on the employer contribution eligibility date.

New employees have a 60-day waiting period before becoming eligible for employer contributions toward their insurance premiums, but may begin coverage on the following dates:

1. Hire date (notify Engineering Benefits at engrbenefits@tamu.edu 5 days prior to your hire date. Or call 979-458-7699)
2. First of the month after hire date (notify Engineering Benefits at engrbenefits@tamu.edu before the 15th of the month prior to insurance start date. Or call 979-458-7699)
3. Employer contribution eligibility date (default start date)

As a new employee, you may elect to begin coverage prior to the employer contribution eligibility date, but you will pay the full cost for the insurance plan(s) until you have met the 60-day waiting period.

• Benefit Guide
• Texas A&M University System Benefits Administration
• Additional Benefit Information
• Retirement Plan Information
• Eligibility for The Texas A&M University System Benefits

How to Access an ID Card

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)

1. Log in to your Blue Access for Members account
2. From your dashboard, select the image of the ID card on the left-hand side.
3. You can print a paper copy of your ID card or order one from this page.
4. If ordered, a new ID card will be mailed to the address on file within two weeks.

65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan

• Call BlueCross BlueShield at (855)-476-4149 to request a new card OR
• Log in via BlueCross BlueShield’s website and print a card

Express Scripts

Retirees on the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan and their spouses will have separate ID Cards.

• Log in to your Express Scripts account
• Select the Account tab from the main menu
• Select Member ID Card
• Download your card from this screen.

Superior Vision by MetLife

1. Go to the MetLife registration website
2. Create an account through MyBenefits using the Texas A&M System as your employer
3. Once logged in, select View ID Cards
4. Download or print an ID card

Delta Dental

1. Log in to Delta Dental primary website
2. Select Get ID Card
3. Select Print ID Card or snap a picture of your digital copy

Academic Health Plans (AHP)

AHP no longer mails cards to participants.
You must contact AHP at 877-624-7911 or follow the log-in steps below to request that ID card(s) be mailed to your address. 

Temporary ID Cards

You can print a temporary ID card by following the steps below:

1. Go to the Academic Health Plans website
2. Select Find Group & Member ID
3. Type your UIN and date of birth and select Submit to get your IDs. Save a copy of your ID numbers for the next step!
4. Go to the BlueCross BlueShield website
5. Select Log In, then select Register Now
6. Agree to the Terms of Use
7. Use your Group & Member IDs to create a member account
8. Once logged into your BCBS member account, select the ID Card link on the left side of your member homepage
9. Print your ID card to provide to your doctor for your appointment or provide to the pharmacy to fill a prescription