Part-time and temporary employees are not eligible for either plan. A member is eligible for full service retirement after 30 years of creditable service, regardless of age, or at age 65 with 5 years of service, or at 60 with 25 years of service. Members are vested after 5 years of creditable service. This booklet is available in the Office of Human Resources. Health Insurance Health Insurance for state employees is administered by Blue Cross-Blue Shield and underwritten by the State of North Carolina.
New employees are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month following employment.
The University contributes to the cost of this insurance for full-time employees who are enrolled in a retirement plan. Part-time employees may enroll by paying both the employee and employer cost. Dental insurance is also available for a fee. An employee who becomes disabled and is unable to work for 60 consecutive days may apply for payments. The income provided will be equal to a percentage of the basic monthly salary.