Open Enrollment (Deadline is Oct. 31, 2025)

Employees may make changes to their benefits that will take effect January 1, 2026. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at 662-325-3713 or benefits@hrm.msstate.edu

Disability Insurance

Providers

American Fidelity Assurance Company
UNUM Provident

Contact Information

American Fidelity Assurance Company
Customer Service
ATT: Customer Service - AFES
P.O. Box 25523
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0523
1-800-323-3748

Claims
ATT: Benefits - AFES
P.O. Box 25160
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
1-800-662-1113

MS Office
David R Jenkins
Senior Executive Account Manager
Baldwyn, MS
662-401-4653

UNUM Provident
The Benefits Center
P.O. Box 100158
Columbia, SC 29202-3158
1-800-858-6843

Eligibility

Benefits-eligible employees

Coverage

Plans provide base benefits for participants who become disabled

Cost

The employee is responsible for the full cost. UNUM Provident premiums are based on age and earnings and adjusted annually effective with the March premium, which is deducted from the February paychecks.