The deductible does not apply to diagnostic and preventive benefits. Employee premium payments are taken through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. The vision care benefits include a comprehensive vision examination and corrective lenses and frames or contact lenses. To be eligible for participation, faculty and staff must work at least 18.75 hours per week. Employee premium payments are taken through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Coverage is available for dependents, including domestic partners.
The contract is renewed every other year on November 1st. The next renewal date is January 1, 2003. Reimbursements are made twice per month on the payroll cycle. The accidental dismemberment benefit provides for payment of a benefit equaling one's full or partial salary, depending on the sustained dismemberment. Enrollment in the plan is automatic and coverage is effective on the first day of employment.