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Benefits Eligibility

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Eligibility Criteria Eligible for these plans Not eligible for these plans

For medical insurance, you must have a 0% or greater appointment and funding (stipend, Special Purpose Funds) or salary for a minimum of 4 continuous months.

For life insurance and supplemental retirement plans, you must have more than a 0% appointment and University funding. Stipend money is not eligible.

For dental, you must have a 0% or greater appointment and one year of service.

Research Fellows must provide proof of comparable coverage to waive medical insurance and prescription drug plan coverage (SPG 201.19).

Medical, including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3) after one year of continuous eligibility

Vision Plan

Long-Term Care

Legal Plan

University Life, Optional Life, and Dependent Life Insurance (0% or greater appointment, stipend funds not eligible)

Flexible Spending Accounts (0% or greater appointment, stipends or temporary hourly wages not eligible)

Retirement Plan (SRA only) with a 1% or greater appointment, stipend funds or temporary hourly wages are not eligible

Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan

Long-Term Disability

Basic Retirement Plan

 

 

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the benefits information in this site. However, if any provision on the benefits plans is unclear or ambiguous, the Benefits Office reserves the right to interpret the plan and resolve the problem. If any inconsistency exists between this site and the written plans or contracts, the actual provisions of each benefit plan will govern. The University in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their spouses, partners, and dependents. 

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