The total cost of this benefit is paid by the university. Dependent term life insurance is also offered to employees. Premiums are paid by salary deduction. Additional term and whole life insurance is available for staff members and their dependents at the staff member's expense. Premiums are paid by salary deduction.
Dependent coverage is available with premiums paid by the staff member through salary deductions.
The health insurance policy is a comprehensive major medical policy with a 1 million dollar lifetime limit. Supplemental cancer care and intensive care insurance policies are available at the staff member's expense. Premiums are paid by salary deductions. Unemployment Insurance Employees are covered under the provisions of the Employment Security Law of South Dakota. Employees working less than full time or who become unemployed, if available for work, should register for work and file a claim for benefits at a state employment office.