Part-time, permanent employees may purchase hospital benefits. Comprehensive Major Medical Plan, eligible employees may select a state-contracted HMO to provide hospital and medical coverage if there is an HMO authorized to operate where the employee lives or works. Enrollment can be completed in August of any year to become effective the following October. Dental Insurance D ental insurance is available for all full-time employees at no cost to the employee. The entire cost of this benefit is borne by the state or the institution.
Participation is voluntary with the employee bearing the cost for the premium.
The college human resources director can assist in arranging a meeting with agency representatives to learn more about these plans. Cancer Insurance F ull-time employees are entitled to volunteer participation in a cancer insurance plan intended to help lighten the financial burden created by the direct and indirect costs related to cancer. The employee pays the full cost of this insurance, costs which will vary with the plan selected. The annual enrollment period occurs in May on dates announced in The Greensheet and via notice to current Cafeteria Plan participants. Tax Sheltered Annuities T ax sheltered annuity and guaranteed salary plans are available.