The employee and the University both contribute to the cost of health insurance. Benefits are available for spouse and dependents. All employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week, and all faculty who are at least half-time, are eligible for membership in the University's Dental Insurance Plan. Benefits under the plan are most comprehensive when members use a participating dentist. The employee and the University both contribute to the cost of dental insurance.
Benefits are available for spouse and dependents.
The employee pays the full cost of additional insurance which is calculated based on age and salary. The plan provides a monthly income continuation following six consecutive months of total disability, and a continuation of contributions for those enrolled in the Standard Retirement Plan. The cost of the plan is divided equally between the employee and the University. To be eligible for the University's Standard Retirement Plan, faculty and other non-student employees must be 26 years of age and have completed one year of service at the University or at another institution of higher education within the immediately preceding 12 months. All contributions are immediately vested.