Employees classified as faculty, administrators and professional staff whose position requires and incumbent possesses an earned baccalaureate degree or higher degree may choose to participate in either the Maryland State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan. Employees classified as support staff may participate in the Maryland State Retirement System. Retirement benefits are based on a combination of length of service and salary level and will be calculated at the time of retirement. Employees enrolled in the College's term life insurance program are insured for two times their annual salary. In addition, it is possible to purchase dependent coverage.
Payment begins the seventh month of total disability.
This benefit is provided to all employees at no cost. The Indemnity plan allows you to choose any dentist while the DMO requires use of a participating dentist. Coverage for health, dental and vision insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire when hired between the 1st and 15th and the first of the second month following date of hire when hired between the 16th and 31st. Coverage for life and long term disability insurance is effective immediately. Administration of this account is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.