An employee who is laid off is no longer eligible to participate in the program subsequent to the semester in which their employment ceases. Employees who are laid off prior to the date fees are due in the Cashier's Office are not eligible to participate in the program. If an employee is laid off while receiving Workers' Compensation benefits, the benefits continue until the doctor releases the employee to work. While an employee is on a leave with pay, all insurance deductions will continue to be deducted from the pay warrant. After six months of leave, employees may continue coverage in the health and life programs by paying the full premium cost.
Employees pay monthly via check or money order.
While on an approved leave of absence, an employee can continue supplemental and Gabor insurance coverage by paying monthly the employee premium cost via check or money order. Up to two work years of leave may be purchased. Employees who wish to purchase leave time should contact the Human Resources Benefits Section to complete the necessary paperwork. There is no repurchase provision for this retirement program. While an approved leave of absence without pay, an employee can continue state health, state life, supplemental, and Gabor insurance coverage by paying the full premium cost.