Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits)
Flexible Spending Account Enrollment
Nov. 3 through Nov. 14
Dental, Co-pays and Deductibles, Chiropractic Care, Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses, Child & Some Elder Care
Contributions to your flexible spending account (FSA) are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. You will reduce the amount of Federal and State income taxes and FICA taxes withheld based on the amount of money you set aside.
Support and digital tools are available for Aetna, Highmark, and CVS Caremark members:
Highmark Members:
- Highmark member services is available at 1-877-426-7027
- Scan the QR code to download the MyHighmark app, page 3 of the Highmark Booklet
- Visit MyHighmark.com to register an account to get started.
Aetna Members:
- Aetna member services is available at 833-821-0849
- Download the Aetna Health app. Just text “GETAPP” to 90156 for a link to download the app and create an account.
- Visit Aetna.com to create an account and log in to your member website
CVS Caremark Members:
- CVS Caremark member services is available at 1-833-842-9278
- Download the Caremark.com mobile app from the App Store or Google Play
- Browse the Caremark.com mobile site from any smart device.
The University of Delaware is committed to maintaining the affordability and sustainability of its healthcare program. To help offset the cost of covering spouses who have access to other employer-sponsored medical plans, the online Spousal Coordination of Benefits (SCOB) Form has been required. This form is now referred to as the Working Spouse Surcharge Verification Form, which will be required each year during the annual Open Enrollment period. Please visit the Working Spouse Surcharge link for further details.
Working Spouse Surcharge Verification Form
Important Working Spouse Surcharge Update:
Effective July 1, 2025, if you elect to cover your spouse under the University’s medical plan as secondary coverage—meaning your spouse maintains primary coverage through their own employer—the $200 monthly surcharge will not apply. Visit the Working Spouse Surcharge program for additional information.
Total Rewards is the combination of benefits, compensation and rewards that employees receive from UD.
From health insurance, wellbeing programs, tuition assistance and more, the University's Total Rewards plan has been designed to help employees thrive both professionally and personally.
Please familiarize yourself with the Total Rewards offerings below.
Health and Life Insurance
Get the details on our extensive offerings of health and life insurance options for you and your family.
Compensation
UD offers a great total compensation package, which includes a robust benefit program and competitive pay.
Retirement
Whether your retirement is decades away or around the corner, it's never too early to save and prepare for your life after UD.
Forms
The following forms are available in UD's Webforms system, PDFs or from vendor websites.
Time Away from Work
View our holiday calendar, learn how sick and vacation days accrue, and get the details on our leave for new parents.
Tuition Assistance
Our educational assistance programs to meet the needs of our faculty, staff or eligible members of their families.
Professional Development
Learning plans, facilitated courses and meetings while also providing consultations and results-based solutions to achieve goals.
Wellbeing
Your well-being shapes how you move through life, which includes how you work. Wellbeing influences the way you approach goals and personal growth.
Recognition
A great workplace includes a variety of ways to share recognition of others’ mastery of competencies/behaviors and service contributions. Explore our programs.
Discounts
Save money with discounts on everything from cell phone services to sporting events and more.
Voluntary Benefits
Some of these benefits are at no cost to the employee, others are offered at a group discount.
You are a valued partner here at UD, and we look forward to supporting your growth and success. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we offer excellent benefits that provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Jared Aupperle
Assistant VP for HR Support and Services
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550 S. College Ave., Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713 hrhelp@udel.edu Phone 302-831-2171