Am I eligible for University
benefits?
The table below shows eligibility requirements
for University benefits. It applies to regular full-time and part-time
employees with work schedules of 50% time or more. All "Visiting"
personnel classifications, such as Visiting Faculty and Visiting
Professionals are eligible for "CORE" benefits* regardless of length of
service.
*CORE benefits are:
- Health Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna)
- Dental Expense Assistance Plan
- Vision
- Course Fee Waiver
- University ID Card Privileges
University contributions are pro-rated for part-time employees who work
less than 75% time, unless otherwise indicated.
| Benefit |
Full-Time Employee |
Part-time Employee |
| Blood Bank |
Yes |
Yes |
| Death Benefit Supplement |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dental Assistance Program (1) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Disability Insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Educational Benefits |
| a) Cooperative Tuition Exchange Program |
Yes |
No |
| b) Course Fee Waiver (1) |
Yes |
Yes(2) |
| c) Delaware Student Fee Privilege |
Yes |
No |
| d) Tuition Exchange Program |
Yes |
No |
| e) Tuition Remission Program |
Yes |
Yes(2) |
| Flexible Spending Account (FSA) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Group Life Insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Group Long-term Care Insurance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Health Insurance (BCBSD First State Basic, Comprehensive PPO, BlueCARE,
and Aetna Health Care)(1) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retirement Programs |
| a) 403(b) Retirement Plan (3) (5) |
Yes |
Yes |
| b) 457(b) Retirement Plan (5) |
Yes |
Yes |
| c) Social Security (FICA) |
Yes |
Yes |
| d) State Pension Plan (4) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Unemployment Compensation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vision |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wellness Benefit |
Yes, $50/yr. |
Yes, $25/yr. |
| Worker's Compensation |
Yes |
Yes |
(1) Core Benefits.
(2) University provides one-half the full-time
benefit.
(3) Primary Retirement plan for Faculty and Professional
Staff. Investments through
TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments.
Voluntary Programs are available
for allregular full
and
part-time
employees.
(4) Primary Retirement Plan for Salaried and Hourly
Staff.
(5) Visiting Faculty and Visiting Professionals
may participate in the Voluntary 403(b) and Voluntary 457(b) Retirement Plans.
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