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:
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, $75/yr | Yes, $38/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 all regular 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.
