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Employee Compensation | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Compensation

An overview of the many compensation benefits BYU-Idaho offers its employees.

Compensation Philosophy

Under the direction of the President of the Church and the Board of Trustees, BYU-Idaho adopts a conservative yet fair philosophy regarding the salaries of its employees. BYU-Idaho endeavors to use sacred funds conservatively in efforts to reflect market data within relevant labor markets while acknowledging institutional constraints.

## About Your Compensation

When employees think of compensation, many think of a paycheck. However, compensation needs to be viewed more holistically. Below are some of the monetary elements of an employee's compensation:

****Base Pay****

Funds received each pay period in return for work that was performed (paycheck).

****Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits****

BYU-Idaho pays the majority of the employee's health insurance premiums. For example, an employee who is on the Deseret Value Family health plan pays $205.50 each month in premiums, while BYU-Idaho pays $1,978.14 each month on the employee's behalf.

****401K and ROTH 401K****

BYU-Idaho will match up to 4% of an employee's retirement contribution.

****Pension****

Each month, funds are set aside for qualifying employees to a pension fund account. Employees must have at least 5 years of benefit-eligible employment to be vested in this benefit.

****Employee Discretionary Retirement Contribution****

This is a predetermined percentage based on an employee's hire date, which is put into a retirement account.

****More****

Other benefits that are not included in the data above, but have a significant financial impact on employees include:

1. Higher Education Assistance 
2. Tuition waiver for Employees, Spouse, and Dependents 
3. Cell Phone Plans 
4. Use of Exercise Facilities 
5. University Store Discounts 
6. Campus Event Discounts 
7. Paid Leaves (Holiday, Vacation, Sick, Maternal, Parental)

## Guiding Principles

1. Foster an environment where employees can: 
 1. Use their talents
 2. Expand their potential
 3. Provide dedicated support to hastening the work of building the kingdom
 4. "Be resourceful, upbeat, and loyal so that they can give their best in what they are contributing" *
 5. Work, learn, teach, and be taught by the Spirit
2. Maintain a holistic view of the benefits (tangible/non-tangible) of working at BYU-Idaho
3. Use sacred funds conservatively in efforts to work towards the mission of BYU-Idaho.
4. "Be a source of income, but even more importantly, a source of satisfaction for the employee and their families" *

President Gordon B. Hinckley (Working in the Lord's Kingdom DVD)

Your Compensation

To view the total value of your Total Compensation, you can do the following: 
 
1. Sign in to DMBA.com 
2. Click on the "My Plans" tab 
3. Select the "Benefit Statement" 
4. Review the "Estimated Gross Compensation"
DMBA Dental Benefits | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Dental Benefits

DMBA offers two dental plans: Deseret Dental and Deseret Dental Plus. Dental plans can be changed during the open enrollment period in October each year. If there are no changes made, your current plan will continue as it is.

## Benefits and Coverage

| Type | Dental | Dental PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ****Preventive Care**** | ****100% after $15 copayment**** *Two visits per calendar year | ****100% after $15 copayment**** *Two visits per calendar year |
| ****Oral Surgery/Restorative Care**** | 50% | 80% |
| ****Orthodontics**** | 50% | 50% |
| ****Orthodontics Lifetime Maximum**** | (Up to ****$1,500**** per lifetime) | (Up to ****$2,000**** per lifetime) |
| ****Annual Maximum Benefit**** | $1,100 per person | $1,500 per person |

## Premium

| Type | Dental | Dental PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ****Single**** | $2.50 | $9.50 |
| ****Two Party**** | $4.90 | $18.70 |
| ****Family**** | $11.30 | $43.30 |
Deseret Mutual 401(k) | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Deseret 401(k)

Deseret Mutual offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan for all eligible employees. Employees can contribute a percentage of gross income each pay period, and BYU-Idaho will match a percentage of the contribution.

## Contribution Match Percentages

For those contributing to the 401(k) retirement savings plan, BYU-Idaho provides a percentage for percentage match to your contribution up to 3%. For example, if you contribute 3% into a 401(k) account, BYU-Idaho will contribute 3%, which equals a total of 6% invested into your retirement. The maximum match to your contribution is 5/4. This means that if you contribute 5% or more into a 401(k) account, BYU-Idaho will contribute 4%, which equals a total of 9% or more that you will be investing in your retirement.

## Vesting

Vesting is the ownership of the funds in your account. At BYU-Idaho, you are always 100% vested in the value of your contributions to the 401(k), which includes BYU-Idaho's matching contributions as well. This means that if you end employment with the university, you will receive all funds contributed to your account, as well as any earnings.

## Account Types

Once you choose what percentage of your income will be invested, you will then need to decide which type of savings account to invest in. There are three account types to which an employee may make contributions: the before-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth 401(k). Changes can be made to contribution percentages at any time.

In the 401(k) before tax account, your contributions are made before tax is withheld. This means that the money you invest is tax free. While this lowers your taxable income, all of the funds in this account will be taxed upon withdrawal, including the original investment and any growth earned.

When you invest in the Roth 401(k) account, your contributions will count towards your taxable income for the year. However, when you withdraw the funds from the Roth account during retirement, all of your investment and growth is tax free.

Each of the accounts has yearly contribution maximums. For the before tax 401(k) and the Roth 401(k) after tax combined, the annual maximum for 2020 is $19,500. If you are over the age of 50, there is an additional $6,500 that you can invest in these accounts as a catch-up contributions, There is a $57,000 contribution maximum for all the accounts combined, including the employer contributions.

Financial Guidance

If you are looking to get personalized guidance on which account type options are best for you, we strongly recommend meeting with our DMBA Financial Planner, Lisa Stott. 
Find out how to set up an appointment here.

Learn more
Disability Insurance Benefits | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Disability Insurance Benefits

Disability insurance benefits are available to BYU-Idaho employees that suffer from an illness that precludes them from fulfilling assigned duties.

## About Disability Insurance Benefits

When an employee becomes ill and unable to fulfill his or her assignments, he or she should apply for disability insurance benefits. To be eligible for disability benefits, the employee must be unable to perform at least 70% of the regular job duties for more than 45 calendar days because of sickness or injury based on medical information.

Disability benefits begin 45 calendar days from the last day of work. Application for benefits should be made as soon as it is known that an illness or injury will require more than two months off work and at least two weeks prior to the end of the 45-day waiting period. Disability pay covers approximately two-thirds of the salary. Full insurance premiums are paid by BYU-Idaho during the disability period. More about DMBA Disability Insurance.

## For Staff & Administrative Employees

Non-faculty employees are expected to exhaust all available vacation and sick time until the 45 day period ends and disability begins. Once disability begins, employees can use any additional sick or vacation time to receive compensation for the additional 1/3 of income not covered by disability.

## For Faculty

If the faculty member has five or more years of service, BYU-Idaho will supplement disability pay by approximately 1/3 of the salary based on years of service up to a maximum of 12 months to allow the faculty member to stay at full salary for a short period of time. Once the faculty is released to return to part- or full-time work, disability pay and supplemental pay will be adjusted or terminated.

BYU-Idaho will supplement disability insurance pay from DMBA as follows:

| Years of Service | Months of Pay |
| --- | --- |
| Less than 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 or 7 | 2 |
| 8 or 9 | 3 |
| 10 or 11 | 4 |
| 12 or 13 | 5 |
| 14 or 15 | 6 |
| 16 or 17 | 7 |
| 18 or 19 | 8 |
| 20 or 21 | 9 |
| 22 or 23 | 10 |
| 24 or 25 | 11 |
| Over 25 | 12 |
My EAP Helper | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP offers overall health and wellness support from licensed, trained counselors and professionals.

Who Is Eligible for the Benefit?

- Full and part-time employees and their household members
- Adjunct employees and their household members
- Online employees (employed by OLL Services, LLC) and their household members

(Note: Student employees are not eligible for the benefit.)

## What Is an "EAP Helper" and How Do I Get One?

DMBA has partnered with Carelon Behavioral Health to bring you ****My EAP Helper--a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**** that provides employees with personalized counseling, guidance, and support to help improve overall health and wellness.

****My EAP Helper**** is a ****confidential**** resource. EAP experts are available to help employees:

- Manage stress, depression, and anxiety
- Address relationship troubles
- Cope with trauma or help with grief and loss
- Deal with financial issues (such as budgeting, debt, or tax questions)
- Find legal advice (e.g., preparation of a will, power of attorney, or adoption)
- Address caregiving issues

****My EAP Helper**** counselors are licensed, highly-trained professionals who are committed to making your life easier. ****The EAP provides up to six (6) sessions per issue per year. However, you can call at any time with a new question or concern.****

Benefits Include:

- Online Assistance. Visit Carelon well being to schedule a video or phone appointment with a counselor.
- Short-Term Counseling and Support Services. Call (844) 280-9629 to be referred to an expert.
- Referral Services. EAP experts can provide referrals to carefully screened professionals in your area.

****My EAP Helper is available anytime at no cost to the employee or their household members.**** You can access the service 24/7. ****My EAP Helper**** is ready when you are. And you can choose how you want the support--by video, phone, or in person, on Carelon well being's website or by phone at (844) 280-9629.

Note: BYU-Idaho does not have access to your ****My EAP Helper**** information. It is strictly confidential in accordance with federal and state laws.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Flexible Spending Account

DMBA's Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows BYU-Idaho employees to set aside funds for health expenses while reducing taxable income. Pay out of pocket expenses with tax-free income deducted from your salary.

## How it Works

During Open Enrollment, (October through December), you decide how much you would like to set aside to the FSA account for the following calendar year.

You use the money to pay for eligible medical/dental out-of-pocket costs. While the annual amount is deducted evenly from each paycheck throughout the year, the total amount is available immediately for use.

The money deposited into your FSA account is deducted from your income before it is taxed, lowering your taxable income.

## Guidelines

- Your FSA funds are use it or lose it, meaning that any unused money at the end of the year will not be returned.
- The annual maximum an employee can set aside for medical and dental expenses is $2,550. For dependent daycare expenses, the maximum amount is $5,000.

## Using FSA Funds

There are three ways to utilize the money set aside in your Flexible Spending Account: the Benny Card, a reimbursement process, or online.

## WEX Health Card

- The WEX Health Card is a prepaid benefits card that automatically deducts the medical or dental expenses that you want to pay for from your flexible spending account.
- You can also keep track of funds in your flexible spending account online at my.wexhealthcard.com or with a phone call to Deseret Mutual.
- Simply present your card at participating locations wherever MasterCard debit cards are accepted like the pharmacy, doctor's office, or most other locations where you're incurring eligible expenses.
- Always save your itemized receipts from using your WEX Health card because you may be asked to provide receipts to verify that your expenses comply with IRS and Deseret Mutual Guidelines.

## Paper Form

- A Flexible Spending Account Medical/Dental Form can be found in the forms library on DMBA's website.
- Fill out the form, and submit to DMBA with billing receipts included.
- You can submit reimbursement claims any time during the contract year and before April 30th of the following year.

## Online

Claims can be filed online through Deseret Mutual's website.
High Education Assistance Program | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Higher Education Assistance

Apply

Please contact Taylor Woods (woodsp@byui.edu) if you have questions about the Higher Education Assistance program.

Application

HEA Reimbursement Form

In Workday, fill out the HEA Reimbursement Form to submit a request.

Request Form

## Benefits of Higher Education Assistance

Brigham Young University-Idaho supports the professional growth and development of employees. The Higher Education Assistance program (HEA) allows eligible staff and administrative employees (.75 to 1 FTE) to seek reimbursement for qualified educational expenses (tuition and fees) incurred for a first master's degree from an accredited institution.

## Procedures

Employees should use their BYU-Idaho tuition waiver benefit (explained in Policy 2-7: Tuition Benefits) for undergraduate courses.

### Application and Approval Process:

Employees with one year of service are welcome to apply for the Higher Education Assistance (HEA) program by submitting a one-time application. (Please click on the "Application" button at the top of the page.)

- Requests are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Human Resources will maintain a waitlist for any applications not approved in the current year.

### Higher Education Assistance is provided as follows:

The yearly benefit limit for individual employees is $5,250, contingent upon completion of each course or term. Employees are eligible to participate for a maximum of two calendar years while pursuing their degree.

### Participation Requirements:

1. Staff and administrative employees are welcome to apply for Higher Education Assistance after one year of BYU-Idaho service.
2. Eligible employees may only receive tuition assistance for a first master's degree. If an employee is seeking their second master's degree, they will not be eligible to participate in the HEA program.

### Return of Funds:

In the event an overpayment occurs, the employee is responsible for returning the funds to the university.

## Reimbursement Process

To receive reimbursement, please submit the following forms to Human Resources:

- Reimbursement Request Form
- Unofficial transcript, showing courses have been completed and passed for a given semester.
- A financial statement indicating proof of actual tuition costs being paid for by the participant.

Once these three items have been submitted, it can take up to two business days for the reimbursement to be processed.
Holiday Schedule | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Holiday Schedule

BYU-Idaho offers employees paid holiday leave throughout the calendar year.

Each year, BYU-Idaho employees receive between 10-13 paid holidays, depending on when those holidays appear on the calendar. See the university's policy on holidays.

If a holiday falls on Saturday, it will be observed the preceding Friday; if the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed the following Monday.

The schedule for paid holidays is approved by PEG.

2025 Paid Holidays

New Year's Day . . . . . January 1 (Wednesday) 
Martin Luther King Jr./Idaho Human Rights Day . . . . . January 20 (Monday) 
President's Day . . . . . February 17 (Monday) 
Memorial Day . . . . . May 26 (Monday) 
Juneteenth . . . . . June 19 (Thursday) 
Independence Day . . . . . July 4 (Friday) 
Pioneer Day . . . . . July 25 (Friday) 
Labor Day . . . . . September 1 (Monday) 
Thanksgiving . . . . . November 27-28 (Thursday and Friday) 
Christmas . . . . . December 25-26 (Thursday and Friday) 
(New Year's Eve) . . . . . December 31 (Wednesday)

2026 Paid Holidays

New Year's Day . . . . . January 1 (Thursday) 
Martin Luther King Jr./Idaho Human Rights Day . . . . . January 19 (Monday) 
President's Day . . . . . February 16 (Monday) 
Memorial Day . . . . . May 25 (Monday) 
Juneteenth . . . . . June 19 (Friday) 
Independence Day . . . . . July 3 (Friday) 
Pioneer Day . . . . . July 24 (Friday) 
Labor Day . . . . . September 7 (Monday) 
Thanksgiving . . . . . November 26-27 (Thursday and Friday) 
Christmas . . . . . December 24-25 (Thursday and Friday) 
New Year's Eve . . . . . December 31 (Thursday)
Health Savings Account (HSA) | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Health Savings Account

DMBA offers a Health Saving Account (HSA) to eligible employees. HSAs are designed to help employees save for medical costs that accompany HSA-compatible health plans. Both employers and employees can contribute to health saving accounts. Employee contributions can be made tax-free and deducted from your salary.

## Employer Contributions

| ****Employer Annual Contribution**** | ****HSA80**** | ****HSA60**** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Plan Coverage | $825 | $1,500 |
| Two Party/Family Plan Coverage | $1,650 | $3,000 |

## Eligibility

To contribute or receive contributions to an HSA, employees must meet certain IRS eligibility requirements.

- Must be enrolled in one of the two HSA plans (HSA 60 or HSA 80).
- Must not be enrolled in a PPO/non-HSA compatible plan through a spouse's employment or separate plan.
- Must not be covered by an FSA through a spouse's employment or separate plan.
- You as the employee cannot be enrolled in government-sponsored health plans (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE).

## Guidelines

- All funds in an HSA can roll over from one year to the next and accumulate over time.
- Funds may only be used for expenses associated with anaccount holder's tax dependents.
- Annual contributions are subject to IRS maximums for the year. Both the employer and employee contributions count towards the annual maximum. The IRS annual maximum contribution limits are subject to change from year to year.
- DMBA will allow account balances over $2,000 to be invested for returns.

## Using HSA Funds

There are multiple ways to utilize HSA funds to pay for qualified medical expenses. BYU-Idaho encourages employees who participate in HSA-qualified plans and who have HSA accounts to become familiar with the flexibility granted by these accounts. Some advantages include but are not limited to the following:

- Deferred reimbursement (commonly referred to as shoeboxing)
- Funds can be used at a regular tax rate for non-healthcare-related expenses after an account holder turns 65.
- Funds can be used tax free to pay for Medicare premiums.

DMBA will send an HSA debit (DMBA Benefits) card to all qualified participants to use for qualified medical purchases.
Master Retirement Plan | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Master Retirement Plan

The Master Retirement Plan is a pension plan offered by DMBA and funded entirely by BYU-Idaho for employee retirement income.

## MRP Vestment

The Master Retirement Plan (MRP) is a defined benefit pension plan offered by DMBA to be used as part of an employee's retirement income, in addition to other income sources, such as Social Security and personal savings. It is funded entirely by BYU-Idaho. Contributions to the MRP begin immediately with employment at BYU-Idaho. All funds in the account belong to the employee as soon as the contributions are made.

## MRP Contributions

The Master Retirement Plan has no contributions at this time.
Total Rewards for Part-Time Employees | Human Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Part-Time Employees Benefits

An overview of employee benefits for part-time BYU-Idaho employees includes personal and professional development, annual compensation increases, an exemplary work environment, and more.

Training and Development 
Human Resources offers various development opportunities to employees.

Discount Tickets 
Employees are given a discount for events held on campus. 
 
University Store 
A 10% discount is given to employees for most purchases at the University Store (must show BYU-Idaho ID card). 
 
****Cell Phones**** 
Corporate plan pricing for cell phone service for employees and dependents.

Hart Access 
Access to the Hart gym. P.E. equipment and lockers are available. Must wear BYU-I-approved exercise apparel. Facilities are free for employees and their dependents. 

Outdoor Equipment Rentals 
Rent sleeping bags, tents, ski equipment, cooking gear, etc. Please call for availability. 
 
****Library Services**** 
BYU-Idaho employees have access to the McKay Library; a BYU-I net ID and password are necessary to login. Library check-out privileges, database access, and Interlibrary loan services are available to the employee only. 
 
University Catering 
Available for office or personal use. Order by calling 208-496-2841, or online through the Catering Page. 
 
Copy Center 
Located in the Manwaring Center next to the university store. Provides services for black and white copies, color copies, lamination, binding, etc.

BYU-Idaho has dedicated spaces on campus available to accommodate nursing mothers. 

Find Mothers' Lounge Locations

Work Life Balance

BYU-Idaho is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as such believes family is very important. We try to make home and work life as easy to balance as possible.

Personal & Professional Development

BYU-Idaho offers many opportunities for our employees to grow. BYU-Idaho holds regular employee meetings, as well as industry conferences and training. 
Additional Training | Employment Opportunites

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP offers overall health and wellness support from licensed, trained counselors and professionals.

Get Involved

Compensation

Annual Increases, base pay, and compensation

Learn About Compensation
Retirement & Financial Planning Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Retirement and Financial Planning

Additional benefits offered to BYU-Idaho employees include access to certain campus facilities, discounts on university events, and other on-campus services. Learn more about what benefits 
are available to you.

## Retirement Resources

Learn what goes into your retirement income, who is eligible for retirement plans, and who to contact to get the retirement process started. Find out if you are eligible for the early retirement benefit offered by BYU-Idaho and different retirement savings plans available.

Retirement Process

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Deseret 401(k)

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Employer Discretionary Retirement Contributions (EDRC)

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Master Retirement Plan (MRP)

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TIAA

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Financial Planner

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