Eligibility and Enrollment

Enroll within 30 days of hire/eligibility

Health care

The University of Rochester offers two Health Care Plan options:

• YOUR PPO Plan
• YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan

Coverage options include employee only, employee and children, employee and spouse/domestic partner, or family. Your Plan is administered by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Health care coverage will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional health care plan information.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)

FSA options include:

• Health Care FSA
• Limited Purpose Health Care FSA (must be enrolled in the HSA-Eligible Plan and contribute to an HSA
• Dependent Care FSA

FSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) information.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)

If you are enrolled in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan you may choose to contribute to an HSA. HSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional Health Savings Accounts (HSA) information.

DENTAL

The University of Rochester offers two Dental Plan options:

• Traditional Dental Plan
• Medallion Dental Plan

Coverage plan options include employee only or family and is administered by Excellus BCBS. Dental coverage will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional dental plan information.

ALLSTATE IDENTITY PROTECTION

Allstate Identity Protection Pro Plus is comprehensive financial and identity monitoring to help protect you against the impact of identity theft. See your personal data, manage it with rapid alerts, and monitor your financial transactions, social media, student loans, retirement accounts and more.

METLIFE LEGAL PLAN

Receive legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal matters such as wills, estate planning, financial matters, etc.

VSP VISION CARE

Voluntary vision benefits through the VSP Vision Care Plan can help you and your family with the cost of eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more. University health care plans do not include routine vision coverage (annual eye exam and eye wear), therefore eligible employees have two options through VSP Vision Care: UR Vision Basic and UR Vision Plus.

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN

Provides a monthly income benefit at 60% of your covered salary when you become totally disabled for more than six months. Coverage options include:

• Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Full Long-Term Disability Insurance

Selected coverage begins after 1 year of service with the University.

If you wish to enroll or increase Long-Term Disability Insurance after your initial 30-day enrollment period, you must submit a statement of health for approval by the insurance carrier.

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

Help for eligible employees with dependent care expenses by granting awards of up to $3,600/year per household.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID.
2. Follow the path: Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment.
3. Elect Full or Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance (part-time staff members may also elect to waive coverage).

Find additional information and apply for Child Care Subsidy online.

Enroll within 60 days of hire/eligibility

RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Voluntary Contributions

Begin making Voluntary Contributions to the Retirement Program at any time.

Automatic Voluntary Contributions: After 60 days, newly hired or rehired full- and part-time staff members will be automatically enrolled to make pre-tax Voluntary Contributions to the 403(b) Retirement Program each pay period at 3%. Effective July 1, 2020 your salary deferral election will increase 1% annually on the anniversary of your hire date to a maximum of 15%. You may choose to contribute more, less or to not contribute at all at any time. Opt out within 60 days of becoming eligible and no contributions will be deducted from your paycheck.

University Contributions Staff become eligible for University Contributions after 2 years of service. The University Direct Contribution is 6.2% of your eligible compensation, up to the breakpoint of $63,100, then 10.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the breakpoint, up to the IRS limit ($330,000).

Find additional retirement plan information.

Enrollment Details

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.”
2. Click “Register with TIAA.”
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries.

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must submit the Retirement Service Credit Form on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Retirement Service Credit, within 90 days of your hire date for retroactive contributions.

Enroll within 90 days of hire/eligibility

LIFE INSURANCE

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance

Covers 50% of your annual salary¹

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance

Elect coverage from 1-8 times your annual salary. Those that enroll in GUL insurance also have the option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, group term life insurance for a spouse/domestic partner, and group term life insurance for dependent children.

Note: Proof of good health may be required for elections and increases.

Find additional life insurance information.

¹ Subject to minimums/maximums

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled. To designate your beneficiary:

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID.
2. Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage.

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID.
2. Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage.
3. Elect 1-8 times your annual salary, up to a maximum of $1,500,000. You may request an increase, decrease, or cancel this coverage at any time.

Enroll anytime

TUITION BENEFITS

Employee Tuition Waiver for Courses at the University of Rochester:

• Receive a 80-95% waiver on tuition costs.
• Full-time Staff: Up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/mini-semester upon completion of 1 year of full-time service.
• Part-time Staff: Up to 1 credit-bearing course per semester/mini-semester upon completion of 2 years of part-time service.

Employee Tuition Reimbursement for Courses at Other Universities:

Upon completion of 1 year of full-time service, full-time staff members may receive a 70% reimbursement on tuition costs for up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/quarter taken at other Universities. Part-time staff are not eligible for tuition reimbursement benefits.

Dependent Children Tuition Benefits:

Dependent children of University of Rochester staff members may receive a partial tuition waiver to use for up to four years of undergraduate study at the University of Rochester.

• Dependent children of regular full-time staff are eligible upon the employee’s completion of either the 5- or 10-year service requirement.
• Dependent children of regular part-time staff are eligible upon the employee’s completion of 6 years of part-time service. Find additional information on tuition benefits.

Enrollment Details

1. Confirm your eligibility by calling (585) 275-0476 or emailing TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu.
2. Fill out an application

1. Employee Tuition Waiver Application is available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver.
2. Employee Tuition Reimbursement Application is available on the Tuition Benefits page. Email completed applications to TuitionBenefits@ UR.rochester.edu.
3. Dependent Children Tuition Waiver application is available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply-Dependent Tuition Waiver.

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must complete the Tuition Benefits Service Credit Form, available on the Employee Benefit Summaries and Forms page.

HOME OWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Receive $9,000 towards the purchase of a primary residence in qualifying city neighborhoods. New homeowners purchasing within these neighborhoods may receive $3000 from the University, $3000 from the City, and $3000 from a participating bank/credit union.

Find additional Home Ownership Incentive Program information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Verify Employment Eligibility – Contact the Office of Total Rewards at (585) 275-7013.
2. Complete Grant Application – Contact the City of Rochester regarding their grant application by calling (585) 428-6888.
3. Choose a Lender – Discuss mortgage options with one of the participating banks/credit unions.

WELL-U

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides staff members with programs such as:

• Personal Health Assessment
• Lifestyle management programs
• Condition management coaching
• Emotional & mental health resources
• Physical fitness development opportunities
• Food & nutrition support

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements on Well-U.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP):

Visit Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events.

Find additional UR Medicine Employee Assistance Program information.

GROUP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE

Receive special group discounted rates on auto and home insurance, plus the convenient option of paying your premiums through automatic payroll deduction.

Find additional information at YOURBenefitsExtras.com.

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM

Supporting the diverse care needs of you and your family, the University’s Family Care Program offers:

• Free Premium Care.com Membership – Find providers for child care, pet care, household tasks, elder care, and much more
• Subsidized Backup Care by Care.com – For children and adults when there is a temporary disruption in normal care arrangements
• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10%discount
• Child Care Tuition Discount- 10% discount at any KinderCare location

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP):

Visit the Family Care page.

LONG-TERM CARE

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care to help people with the functions of dayto-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP):

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at:

Phone: +1 (800) 230-339

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismember-ment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP):

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

HEALTH CARE 

The University of Rochester offers two Health Care Plan options: 

• YOUR PPO Plan 
• YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan 

Coverage options include employee only, employee and children, employee and spouse/domestic partner, or family. Your Plan is administered by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Health care coverage will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. 

Find additional health care plan information. 

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) 

FSA options include: 

• Health Care FSA 
• Limited Purpose Health Care FSA (must be enrolled in the HSA-Eligible Plan and contribute to an HSA) 
• Dependent Care FSA 

FSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. 

Find additional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) information.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) 

If you are enrolled in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan you may choose to contribute to an HSA. HSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. Find additional Health Savings Accounts (HSA) information.

DENTAL 

The University of Rochester offers two Dental Plan options: 

• Traditional Dental Plan 
• Medallion Dental Plan 

Coverage plan options include employee only or family and is administered by Excellus BCBS. Dental coverage will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. Find additional dental plan information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Health Care, FSA, HSA, Dental)

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
2. Follow the path: Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment. 
3. Make your health care, FSA, HSA, and/or dental elections. 
4. You will receive a confirmation email once you successfully enroll.

ALLSTATE IDENTITY PROTECTION 

Allstate Identity Protection Pro Plus is comprehensive financial and identity monitoring to help protect you against the impact of identity theft. See your personal data, manage it with rapid alerts, and monitor your financial transactions, social media, student loans, retirement accounts and more.

METLIFE LEGAL PLAN 

Receive legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal matters such as wills, estate planning, financial matters, etc. 

VSP VISION CARE 

Voluntary vision benefits through the VSP Vision Care Plan can help you and your family with the cost of eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more. University health care plans do not include routine vision coverage (annual eye exam and eye wear), therefore eligible employees have two options through VSP Vision Care: UR Vision Basic and UR Vision Plus. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Allstate Identity Protection, MetLife Legal Plan & VSP Vision Care)

Enroll online at YOURBenefitsExtras.com 

If you enroll by the 15th of the month, coverage will be effective 1st of the following month. If you enroll on the 16th-30th/31st, coverage will be effective 1st of the second following month.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN 

Provides a monthly income benefit at 60% of your covered salary when you become totally disabled for more than six months. Coverage options include: 

• Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Full Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Selected coverage begins after 1 year of service with the University. 

If you wish to enroll or increase Long-Term Disability Insurance after your initial 30-day enrollment period, you must submit a statement of health for approval by the insurance carrier. 

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY 

Help for eligible employees with dependent care expenses by granting awards of up to $3,600/year per household.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Log on to HRMS using your Net ID. 
2. Follow the path: Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment. 
3. Elect Full or Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance (part-time faculty members may also elect to waive coverage).

Find additional information and apply for child care subsidy online.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Voluntary Contributions 

Begin making Voluntary Contributions to the Retirement Program at any time. 

Automatic Voluntary Contributions: After 60 days, newly hired or rehired full- and part-time faculty¹ will be automatically enrolled to make pre-tax Voluntary Contributions to the 403(b) Retirement Program each pay period at 3%. Effective July 1, 2020 your salary deferral election will increase 1% annually on the anniversary of your hire date to a maximum of 15%. You may choose to contribute more, less or to not contribute at all at any time. Opt out within 60 days of becoming eligible and no contributions will be deducted from your paycheck. 

University Contributions 

Faculty¹ become eligible for University Contributions after 2 years of service. The University Direct Contribution is 6.2% of your eligible compensation, up to the breakpoint of $63,100, then 10.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the breakpoint, up to the IRS limit ($330,000). 

Find additional retirement plan information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 
2. Click “Register with TIAA.” 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries.

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must submit the Retirement Service Credit Form on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Retirement Service Credit, within 90 days of your hire date for retroactive contributions.

LIFE INSURANCE

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance² 

Covers 50% of your annual salary³ 

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance² 

Elect coverage from 1-8 times your annual salary. Those that enroll in GUL insurance also have the option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, group term life insurance for a spouse/domestic partner, and group term life insurance for dependent children. 

Note: Proof of good health may be required for elections and increases. 

Find additional life insurance information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance 

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled. To designate your beneficiary:

Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 

Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage. 

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance

• Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
• Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage. 
• Elect 1-8 times your annual salary, up to a maximum of $1,500,000. You may request an increase, decrease, or cancel this coverage at any time.

¹Not including visiting faculty and departmental fellows 

²Visiting faculty members are not eligible 

³Subject to minimums/maximums

TUITION BENEFITS 

Employee Tuition Waiver for Courses at the University of Rochester: 

Receive a 80-95% waiver on tuition costs. 

• Full-time Faculty: Up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/mini-semester upon completion of 1 year of full-time service. 
• Part-time Faculty: Up to 1 credit-bearing course per semester/mini-semester upon completion of 2 years of part-time service. 

Employee Tuition Reimbursement for Courses at Other Universities: 

Full-time faculty members receive a 70% reimbursement on tuition costs for up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/quarter upon completion of 1 year of full-time service. Part-time faculty are not eligible for tuition reimbursement benefits. 

Dependent Children Tuition Benefits: 

Dependent children of University of Rochester faculty members may receive a partial tuition waiver to use for up to four years of undergraduate study at the University of Rochester. 

• Dependent children of regular full-time faculty are eligible upon the employee’s completion of either the 5- or 10-year service requirement. 
• Dependent children of regular part-time faculty are eligible upon the employee’s completion of 6 years of part-time service. 

Departmental fellows are not eligible for tuition reimbursement or dependent children tuition benefits. Visiting faculty members are not eligible for tuition benefits. 

Find additional tuition benefits information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Confirm your eligibility by calling (585) 275-0476 or emailing TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu. 
2. Fill out an application
   1. Employee Tuition Waiver Application is available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver. 
   2. Employee Tuition Reimbursement Application. Email completed applications to TuitionBenefits@ UR.rochester.edu. 
   3. Dependent Children Tuition Waiver application is available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply-Dependent Tuition Waiver.

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must complete the Tuition Benefits Service Credit Form.

HOME OWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Receive $9,000 towards the purchase of a primary residence in qualifying city neighborhoods. New homeowners purchasing within these neighborhoods may receive $3000 from the University, $3000 from the City, and $3000 from a participating bank/credit union. 

Visiting faculty members are not eligible. 

Find additional housing information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Verify Employment Eligibility – Contact the Office of Total Rewards at (585) 275-7013. 
2. Complete Grant Application – Contact the City of Rochester regarding their grant application by calling (585) 428-6888. 
3. Choose a Lender – Discuss mortgage options with one of the participating banks/credit unions.

WELL-U

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides faculty members with programs such as: 

• Personal Health Assessment (including a biometric screening) 
• Lifestyle management programs 
• Condition management coaching 
• Emotional & mental health resources 
• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support 

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements on Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events. 

Find additional UR Medicine Employee Assistance Program information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

GROUP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE 

Receive special group discounted rates on auto and home insurance, plus the convenient option of paying your premiums through automatic payroll deduction. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Enroll online: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM

Supporting the diverse care needs of you and your family, the University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• Free Premium Care.com Membership – Find providers for child care, pet care, household tasks, elder care, and much more 
• Subsidized Backup Care by Care.com – For children and adults when there is a temporary disruption in normal care arrangements 
• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10% discount 
• Child Care Tuition Discount – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Visit the Family Care page.

LONG-TERM CARE

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care to help people with the functions of day-to-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available online on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

Find information about your job classification, standard work hours, etc. using the Benefits Eligibility Key, found on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Eligibility Key. 

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY 

Regular full- and part-time faculty: On the 8th consecutive day of disability absence, up to 6 months of full or half pay is provided, based on length of service. Must have at least 4 weeks of service to be eligible. 

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD) PLAN 

Regular full- and part-time faculty are eligible for Long-Term Disability Insurance upon completion of one year of service with the University. LTD Plan options include: 

• Limited LTD 
• Full LTD 

HOLIDAYS & VACATION 

Per terms of faculty appointment. 

Find additional information about leave, disability, and vacation. 

The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these plans at any time. This document provides only a summary of the main features of the plan. Detailed information on the benefit plans is available on the Total Rewards website.

HEALTH CARE 

The University of Rochester offers two Health Care Plan options: 

• YOUR PPO Plan 
• YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan 

Coverage options include employee only, employee and children, employee and spouse/domestic partner, or family. Your Plan is administered by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Health care coverage will be effective on the date of hire or appointment. Find additional health care plans information. 

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) 

FSA options include:

• Health Care FSA 
• Limited Purpose Health Care FSA (must be enrolled in the HSA-Eligible Plan and contribute to an HSA) 
• Dependent Care FSA 

FSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. Find additional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) information.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) 

If you are enrolled in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan you may choose to contribute to an HSA. HSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. 

Find additional Health Savings Accounts (HSA) information.

DENTAL 

The University of Rochester offers two Dental Plan options: 

• Traditional Dental Plan 
• Medallion Dental Plan 

Coverage plan options include employee only or family and is administered by Excellus BCBS. Dental coverage will be effective on the date of hire or appointment. Find additional dental information.

ALLSTATE IDENTITY PROTECTION 

Allstate Identity Protection Pro Plus is comprehensive financial and identity monitoring to help protect you against the impact of identity theft. See your personal data, manage it with rapid alerts, and monitor your financial transactions, social media, student loans, retirement accounts and more.

METLIFE LEGAL PLAN 

Receive legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal matters such as wills, estate planning, financial matters, etc. 

VSP VISION CARE 

Voluntary vision benefits through the VSP Vision Care Plan can help you and your family with the cost of eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more. University health care plans do not include routine vision coverage (annual eye exam and eye wear), therefore eligible employees have two options through VSP Vision Care: UR Vision Basic and UR Vision Plus. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY 

Help for eligible employees with dependent care expenses by granting awards of up to $3,600/year per household.

Find additional information and apply for child care subsidy online.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Allstate Identity Protection, MetLife Legal Plan & VSP Vision Care)

Enroll online at www.YOURBenefitsExtras.com If you enroll by the 15th of the month, coverage will be effective 1st of the following month. If you enroll on the 16th30th/31st, coverage will be effective 1st of the second following month.

LIFE INSURANCE 

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance 

Covers 150% of your annual salary¹ 

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance 

Elect coverage from 1-8 times your annual salary. Those that enroll in GUL insurance also have the option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, group term life insurance for a spouse/domestic partner, and group term life insurance for dependent children. Note: Proof of good health may be required for elections and increases.

Find additional life insurance information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance 

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled. To designate your beneficiary:

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
2. Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage.

Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance

• Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
• Click on “Securian Financial” on the HRMS homepage. 
• Elect 1-8 times your annual salary, up to a maximum of $1,500,000. You may request an increase, decrease, or cancel this coverage at any time.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Voluntary Contributions Begin making Voluntary Contributions to the Retirement Program at any time. 

Find additional retirement information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 
2. Click “Register with TIAA.” 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries.

WELL-U 

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides staff members with programs such as: 

• Personal Health Assessment 
• Lifestyle management programs 
• Condition management coaching 
• Emotional & mental health resources 
• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements on Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events. 

Find additional UR Medicine Employee Assistance Program information.

¹Subject to minimums/maximums

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

TUITION BENEFITS 

Employee Tuition Waiver for Courses at the University of Rochester: 

Full-time Strong Memorial Hospital residents and fellows are eligible upon appointment for a 95% tuition waiver for up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/mini-semester at the University of Rochester. 

Find additional tuition benefits information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Confirm your eligibility by calling (585) 275-0476 or emailing TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu. 
2. Fill out an application – Employee Tuition Waiver Applications are available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver.

HOME OWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Receive $9,000 towards the purchase of a primary residence in qualifying city neighborhoods. New homeowners purchasing within these neighborhoods may receive $3000 from the University, $3000 from the City, and $3000 from a participating bank/credit union. 

Find additional information about the Home Ownership Incentive Program.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Verify Employment Eligibility – Contact the Office of Total Rewards at (585) 275-7013. 
2. Complete Grant Application – Contact the City of Rochester regarding their grant application by calling (585) 428-6888. 
3. Choose a Lender – Discuss mortgage options with one of the participating banks/credit unions.

GROUP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE

Receive special group discounted rates on auto and home insurance, plus the convenient option of paying your premiums through automatic payroll deduction. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Enroll online: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM 

Supporting the diverse care needs of you and your family, the University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• Free Premium Care.com Membership – Find providers for child care, pet care, household tasks, elder care, and much more. 
• Subsidized Backup Care by Care.com – For children and adults when there is a temporary disruption in normal care arrangements 
• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10%discount 
• Child Care Tuition Discount – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 

Enrollment details

Visit the Family Care page.

LONG-TERM CARE 

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care to help people with the functions of dayto-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN 

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

Find information about your job classification, standard work hours, etc. using the Benefits Eligibility Key, found on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Eligibility Key.

HOLIDAYS 

Full- and part-time residents and fellows are eligible for 9 University paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Each holiday equals one-fifth of the individual’s standard weekly work hours.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY 

For regular full- and part-time Strong Memorial Hospital residents and fellows, full salary is continued during disability leave, beginning on the 8th consecutive day of disability absence, for up to 6 months. Employees must have at least 4 weeks of service to be eligible. 

Strong Memorial Hospital residents and fellows receive benefits in accordance with their programs.

Find additional leave, disability, and vacation information.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) 

FSA options include: 

• Health Care FSA 
• Dependent Care FSA 

FSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month. 

Find additional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
2. Follow the path: Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment. 
3. Make your FSA election. You will receive a confirmation email once you successfully enroll.

ALLSTATE IDENTITY PROTECTION 

Allstate Identity Protection Pro Plus is comprehensive financial and identity monitoring to help protect you against the impact of identity theft. See your personal data, manage it with rapid alerts, and monitor your financial transactions, social media, student loans, retirement accounts and more.

METLIFE LEGAL PLAN 

Receive legal advice and representation on a wide range of legal matters such as wills, estate planning, financial matters, etc. 

VSP VISION CARE 

Voluntary vision benefits through the VSP Vision Care Plan can help you and your family with the cost of eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Allstate Identity Protection, MetLife Legal Plan & VSP Vision Care)

Enroll online: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

If you enroll by the 15th of the month, coverage will be effective 1st of the following month. If you enroll on the 16th-30th/31st, coverage will be effective 1st of the second following month.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN

Provides a monthly income benefit at 60% of your covered salary when you become totally disabled for more than six months. Coverage options include: 

• Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Full Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Selected coverage begins after 1 year of service with the University. 

If you wish to enroll or increase Long-Term Disability Insurance after your initial 30-day enrollment period, you must submit a statement of health for approval by the insurance carrier.

Find additional leave and disability information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Log on to HRMS using your NetID. 
2. Follow the path: Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment. 
3. Elect Full or Limited Long-Term Disability Insurance (part-time staff members may also elect to waive coverage).

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Voluntary Contributions 

Begin making Voluntary Contributions to the Retirement Program at any time. 

Automatic Voluntary Contributions: 

After 60 days, newly hired or rehired SEIU members will be automatically enrolled to make pre-tax Voluntary Contributions to the 403(b) Retirement Program each pay period at 3%. Effective July 1, 2020 your salary deferral election will increase 1% annually on the anniversary of your hire date to a maximum of 15%. You may choose to contribute more, less or to not contribute at all at any time. Opt out within 60 days of becoming eligible and no contributions will be deducted from your paycheck. 

University Contributions 

SEIU members become eligible for University Contributions after 2 years of service. The University Direct Contribution is 6.2% of your eligible compensation, up to the breakpoint of $63,100, then 10.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the breakpoint, up to the IRS limit ($330,000). 

Find additional retirement information

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 

Click “Register with TIAA.” 

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries. 

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must submit the Retirement Service Credit Waiver on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Retirement Service Credit, within 90 days of your hire date for retroactive contributions.

DEPENDENT CHILDREN TUITION BENEFITS

Dependent Children Tuition Benefits:

Dependent children of University of Rochester regular full- and part-time1 SEIU members may receive a partial tuition waiver to use for up to four years of undergraduate study at the University of Rochester. 

• Dependent children of regular full-time staff are eligible upon the employee’s completion of either the 5- or 10-year service requirement. 
• Dependent children of regular part-time staff are eligible upon completion of 6 years of part-time service. 

Find additional tuition benefits information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Confirm your eligibility by calling (585) 275-0476 or emailing TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu. 
2. Fill out the Dependent Children Tuition Waiver application on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply-Dependent Tuition Waiver. 
3. Submit application to the Office of Total Rewards.

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must complete the Tuition Benefits Service Credit Form.

HOME OWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM 

Receive $9,000 towards the purchase of a primary residence in qualifying city neighborhoods. New homeowners purchasing within these neighborhoods may receive $3000 from the University, $3000 from the City, and $3000 from a participating bank/credit union. Find additional information on the Home Ownership Incentive Program. 

¹Appointed to work at least 17.5 hours per week.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

• Verify Employment Eligibility – Contact the Office of Total Rewards at (585) 275-7013. 
• Complete Grant Application – Contact the City of Rochester regarding their grant application by calling (585) 428-6888. 
• Choose a Lender – Discuss mortgage options with one of the participating banks/credit unions.

WELL-U 

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides SEIU members with programs such as: 

• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support 

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements, at Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP 

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events. 

Find additional information: urmc.rochester.edu/eap

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

GROUP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE 

Receive special group discounted rates on auto and home insurance, plus the convenient option of paying your premiums through automatic payroll deduction. 

Find additional information: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Enroll online: YOURBenefitsExtras.com

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM 

The University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• The Children’s School at URMC – priority placement and 10% discount 
• Child Care Select – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 

Find additional family care information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Visit the Family Care page.

LONG-TERM CARE 

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care to help people with the functions of dayto-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available online on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

Individuals represented by collective bargaining agreements receive benefits in accordance with those agreements.

The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these plans at any time. This document provides only a summary of the main features of the plan. Detailed information on the benefit plans is available at Total Rewards.

MEDICAL POS 

Excellus BCBS POS Medical Plan provides coverage for you and your eligible dependents. Coverage will be effective immediately.

DENTAL POS 

The MetLife Dental PPO Plan provides coverage for you and your eligible dependents. Coverage will be effective immediately. 

VOLUNTARY VISION 

Aetna’s Voluntary PPO Vision Plan offers low-cost copays for exams, lenses or contacts, and frames. 

VOLUNTARY LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE 

Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance are available through The Standard, with $100,000 guaranteed coverage. 

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY 

Help for eligible employees with dependent care expenses by granting awards of up to $3,600/year per household. Only eligible for Postdoctoral Associates (job code 0093)

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Find additional information and enroll online: garnett-powers.com/rochester

Questions can be directed towards Gallagher Benefit Services. 

Phone: +1 (844) 243-0027 

Email: UniversityServices.GBS.Urpd@ajg.com

Find additional information and apply for child care subsidy.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Begin making Voluntary Contributions to the Retirement Program at any time. Postdoctoral Fellows and Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows are not eligible.

Find additional information on the Retirement Program.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 
2. Click “Register with TIAA.” 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries.

WELL-U 

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides programs such as: 

• Personal Health Assessment¹
• Lifestyle management programs¹
• Condition management coaching¹
• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support 

¹Must be enrolled in the University-Sponsored Medical Plan to participate. 

Find more information on Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP 

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events. 

Find additional information: urmc.rochester.edu/eap

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

TUITION BENEFITS 

Employee Tuition Waiver for Courses at the University of Rochester: 

Full-time Postdoctoral Associates (job code 0093) will be eligible upon appointment for a 95% tuition waiver for up to 2 credit-bearing courses per semester/mini-semester only at the University of Rochester. 

Find additional tuition benefits information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Confirm your eligibility by calling (585) 275-0476 or emailing TuitionBenefits@ur.rochester.edu. 
2. Fill out an application – Employee Tuition Waiver Applications are available on HRMS by following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM 

Supporting the diverse care needs of you and your family, the University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10% discount 
• Child Care Tuition Discount – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 
• Free Premium Care.com Membership – Find providers for child care, pet care, household tasks, elder care, and much more. Only eligible for Postdoctoral Associates (job code 0093) 
• Subsidized Backup Care by Care.com – For children and adults when there is a temporary disruption in normal care arrangements. Only eligible for Postdoctoral Associates (job code 0093) 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Visit the Family Care page.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE 

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living and nursing home care to help people with the functions of day-to-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows are not eligible.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN 

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

UR Medicine Crisis Call Line – (585) 275-8686 

Monroe Mobile Crises Team – (585) 529-3721 

These resources are available to postdocs and their families coping with issues related to a mental illness, for example, a panic or anxiety attack, but who do not feel the need to visit the Psychiatric Emergency Department.

Short-Term Disability – Statutory pay (pay required by NYS) begins on the 8th consecutive day of disability absence. Employees must have at least 4 weeks of service to be eligible. Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows are not eligible for short-term disability pay. 

Additional information regarding leave, disability, and vacation are per the terms of appointment with your school.

The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these plans at any time. This document provides only a summary of the main features of the plan. Detailed information on the benefit plans is available on the Total Rewards page.

HEALTH CARE

If you are considered a full-time employee per the Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), you may be eligible1 for health coverage through the University of Rochester Health Care Plan. See the ACA premium rate sheets and the University’s Measurement and Stability Periods Policy for additional information. 

Find additional health care information.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) 

If you are considered a full-time employee per the PPACA and are enrolled in the University’s YOUR HSA-Eligible health care plan, you may choose to contribute to an HSA. 

Find additional Health Saving Accounts (HSA) information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Health Care and HSA)

If you are deemed eligible, the Office of Total Rewards will send you a notification letter and benefit enrollment details 2-3 weeks following your date of hire. Eligible employees are responsible for their share of the premium and any outstanding premiums will be subject to arrears and deducted from a future paycheck.

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Voluntary Contributions 

Begin making Voluntary Contributions² to the Retirement Program at any time. 

University Contributions 

TAR staff members are eligible for University Contributions³ after 2 years of service in which they work a minimum of 1,000 hours per Plan Year. The University Direct Contribution is 6.2% of your eligible compensation, up to the breakpoint of $63,100, then 10.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the breakpoint, up to the IRS limit ($330,000). 

Find additional retirement information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 
2. Click “Register with TIAA.” 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries. 

To receive credit for service completed at another eligible institution, you must submit the Retirement Service Credit Form on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Retirement Service Credit, within 90 days of your hire date for retroactive contributions.

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM 

The University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10% discount 
• Child Care Select – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 

Find additional family care information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Visit the Family Care page. 

WELL-U 

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides employees with programs such as: 

• Emotional & mental health resources 
• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support 

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements, at Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP 

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events.

Find additional information: urmc.rochester.edu/eap

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

LONG-TERM CARE 

Long-term care (LTC) insurance² pays for home health care, assisted living, and nursing home care to help people with the functions of dayto-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN 

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

Find information about your job classification, standard work hours, etc. using the Benefits Eligibility Key, found on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Eligibility Key.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY 

Statutory pay (pay required by NYS) begins on the 8th consecutive day of disability absence. Employees must have at least 4 weeks of service to be eligible. 

HOLIDAYS 

University holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. 

Hourly paid staff members who work either on the University holiday or the legal holiday receive holiday pay in the form of double time for hours worked.

Find additional leave, disability, and vacation information.

The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these plans at any time. This document provides only a summary of the main features of the plan. Detailed information on the benefit plans is available on the Total Rewards website at rochester.edu/totalrewards. ¹Postdoctoral Associates and Fellows do not qualify for benefits under the University Health Care Plan. ²Visiting Postdoctoral Fellows are not eligible. ³Refer to the Retirement Program’s eligibility & enrollment page of the Total Reward’s website for detailed eligibility information.

HEALTH CARE 

The University of Rochester offers two Health Care Plan options: 

• YOUR PPO Plan 
• YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan

Coverage options include employee only, employee and children, employee and spouse/domestic partner, or family. Your Plan is administered by Ex-cellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Health care coverage will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional health care information.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) 

FSA options include: 

• Health Care FSA 
• Limited Purpose Health Care FSA (must be enrolled in the HSA Health Plan) 
• Dependent Care FSA 

FSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) information.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) 

If you are enrolled in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan you may choose to contribute to an HSA. HSA elections will be effective on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire, or on your date of hire if that occurs on the 1st of the month.

Find additional Health Savings Accounts (HSA) information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Health Care, FSA, HSA)

To enroll, contact Total Rewards at: 

Phone: (585) 275-2084 

Email: TotalRewards@rochester.edu

RETIREMENT PROGRAM 

Voluntary Contributions

Begin making Voluntary Contributions¹ to the Retirement Program at any time.

University Contributions 

Travel at Home staff members are eligible for University Contributions¹ after 2 years of service in which they work a minimum of 1,000 hours per Plan Year. The University Direct Contribution is 6.2% of your eligible compensation, up to the breakpoint of $63,100, then 10.5% of eligible compensation in excess of the breakpoint, up to the IRS limit ($330,000).

Find additional retirement information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

1. Go to TIAA.org/rochester and click “Ready to Enroll.” 
2. Click “Register with TIAA.” 
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your enrollment. You will select your contributions, investment choices, and beneficiaries.

FAMILY CARE PROGRAM

The University’s Family Care Program offers: 

• The Children’s School at URMC – Priority placement and 10% discount 
• Child Care Select – 10% discount at any KinderCare location 

Find additional family care information.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Visit the Family Care page.

WELL-U 

The University’s wellness program, Well-U, provides employees with programs such as: 

• Emotional & mental health resources 
• Physical fitness development opportunities 
• Food & nutrition support

Find additional information, including eligibility requirements on Well-U.

UR MEDICINE EAP 

Professional & confidential guidance provided at no cost for employees and their immediate family members. UR Medicine EAP will help assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals as needed with life events.

Find additional information: urmc.rochester.edu/eap.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS (Well-U & UR Medicine EAP)

Visit Well-U.

LONG-TERM CARE 

Long-term care (LTC) insurance pays for home health care, assisted living, and nursing home care to help people with the functions of day-to-day living when it becomes too difficult to do it on your own. 

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

To learn more or to enroll, contact Legacy Services at: 

Phone: +1 (800) 230-3398 

Email: custsvc@4groupltci.com

BUSINESS TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN 

The University provides benefits in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or paralysis while traveling on approved University business away from the principal place of employment for periods of 365 days or less. The travel assistance card is available online on the Health Care Plans page and should be printed and carried with participants.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Employees are automatically enrolled upon hire.

Find information about your job classification, standard work hours, etc. using the Benefits Eligibility Key, found on HRMS by following the path Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Benefits Eligibility Key

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY 

Statutory pay (pay required by NYS) begins on the 8th consecutive day of disability absence. Employees must have at least 4 weeks of service to be eligible. 

HOLIDAYS 

University holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Hourly paid staff members who work either on the University holiday or the legal holiday receive holiday pay in the form of double time for hours worked.

Find additional leave, disability, and vacation information.

The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these plans at any time. This document provides only a summary of the main features of the plan. Detailed information on the benefit plans is available on Total Rewards. ¹Refer to the Retirement Program’s eligibility page of the Total Reward’s website for detailed eligibility information.