Open enrollment is each November. Even if you decide not to participate in the plan you must complete the enrollment form, indicating your declination to participate. It also provides for the continuation of pension payments if the employee is a plan participant. The cost of this disability plan is paid completely by the College. A new non-visiting employee who already has a TIAA contract may elect to participate in the Bard program immediately.
Participants contribute monthly amounts through salary reduction.
SRA contracts can be opened at any time.