Those who work at least half-time per month and are expected to be employed for no more than six months. If the employee does work more than six months at half time or more, coverage begins on the first day of the seventh month following the date of employment. This group is the temporary hourly employee. This includes faculty with nine month appointments. Employees who work half-time or more on an instructional year or equivalent nine month seasonal basis.
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the date of employment.
If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on the date of employment. These employees are eligible to receive the employer contribution for insurance during the off-season following each period of seasonal employment if they are expected to return the following fall. For those retiring or separating, benefits will end on the last day of the final month in which the employee is in pay status in an eligible position. Half time or more can include full time. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the beginning of the second consecutive semester of half-time or more employment.