Coverage is effective on the date of hire. Otherwise, enrollment may take place during the open enrollment period to be effective January 1 of the next year or within 30 days of a family status change. The Rensselaer Health Plan, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan , and Mohawk Valley Physicians' Health Plan . Employee contributions are on a pretax basis if Rensselaer contributes to the cost of health coverage. Dental Insurance Full time regular or fixed-term employees, or part time regular or fixed term employees scheduled to work a minimum of 1,440 hours per year may enroll within 30 days of hire.
Coverage is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Otherwise, enrollment may take place during the open enrollment period to be effective January 1 of the next year or within 30 days of a family status change. Employee contributions are on a pretax basis. Full time regular or fixed-term employees, or part time regular or fixed term employees scheduled to work a minimum of 1,440 hours per year, may enroll within 30 days of hire to be effective on the date of hire. Otherwise, enrollment may take place during the open enrollment period to be effective January 1 of the next year or within 30 days of a family status change. Employees enrolled in the incentive plan receive a cash payment in each paycheck.