Office of Human Resources

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

The following is an outline of the benefits provided by Salve Regina University to its employees. For more detailed information, call the Benefits Office at extension 2332 or (401) 341-2332.

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Healthcare - United Healthcare of New England
(Staff members are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Faculty members are eligible on the first day of their contract.) Employees regularly working a minimum of 20-hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive health care plan. Employees may elect individual, individual-plus-one, or family coverage. The cost for full-time employees is a fixed amount determined annually by the University. The cost for part-time employees is calculated on a pro-rated basis.

Dental - Delta Dental of Rhode Island
Eligibility same as health care. The University pays for individual or family coverage, as needed, for all full-time employees. The cost for part-time employees is calculated on a pro-rated basis.

Group Life - Prudential Life Insurance Company
After a three-month waiting period, employees working a minimum of 30-hours per week are provided with insurance coverage equal to one times their annual salary to a maximum of $50,000 (65% at age 65; 50% at age 70). Optional supplemental and dependent life plans are also available.

Long-Term Disability - Prudential Life Insurance Company
After a one-year waiting period, employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are provided disability coverage equal to 60% of covered monthly salary, up to a maximum of $6,500/month.

Retirement Plan - TIAA/CREF or AIG Retirement
Provided through TIAA/CREF and/or AIG Retirement, employees working a minimum of 1,000 hours/year are eligible to participate in the plan, after a two-year waiting period. The 403b plan provides individually owned annuity contracts, with the University contributing 8.5% of an employee’s salary up to $51,169 and 10% on the portion of salary amounts over $51,169 (amount indexed every July).

Supplemental Retirement Plan - TIAA/CREF or AIG Retirement
Provided through TIAA/CREF and/or AIG Retirement. This plan is available to employees working a minimum of 1,000 hours per year. Eligibility is immediate. This plan allows for employees to contribute to a retirement plan on a pre-tax basis.

Tuition Benefit
After a three-month waiting period, full-time employees are eligible for tuition benefits (two courses per semester, one course per summer session). The part-time employee benefit is pro-rated. After two-years of full-time employment, spouses or dependents may receive 50% tuition benefits for undergraduate courses. After three years of employment, the benefit increases to 100%. Part-time employees working a minimum of 20-hour per week are granted tuition benefits for dependents, after three years of employment, on a pro-rated basis.

Tuition Exchange Program - TEP
The University is part of a program, which allows qualified dependents of staff and faculty members, with five years of full-time service, to participate in full scholarships for their dependent children at other TEP colleges/universities around the country. A listing of the participation institutions is available at www.tuitionexchange.org.

Employee Assistance Plan - RIEAS
The University provides a confidential assessment and referral service to all regular employees. It is accessed through a toll-free number and can assist with calls concerning marital/family problems, alcohol/drug dependency, legal/financial problems, emotional distress, relationship issues and more – (800) 445-1195.

"Flex One" Plan - AFLAC
This plan allows tax savings in two ways: by a Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan and a Medical Care Reimbursement Plan. The Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan allows you to obtain reimbursement for qualified expenses related to the care of your child under the age of 12 and/or elderly, or incapacitated dependents. You may tax shelter up to $5,000 per year. The Medical Care Reimbursement Plan allows un-reimbursed medical expenses such as co-pays, eyeglasses, and deductibles, to be paid with tax-free dollars. You can tax shelter from $260 to $2,080 per plan year under this program.

Supplemental Insurance Benefits - AFLAC
On the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week may purchase, on a pre-tax basis, supplemental cancer, hospital intensive care, and/or personal accident insurance.

Long-Term Care Benefits
Employees may voluntarily purchase long-term care insurance at discount rates. Contact Paul Isenberg, Long-term Care Professional and Registered Health Underwriter, for a personal meeting at (401) 826-3424.

CollegeBoundfund
User Name: SALVEREGINA
Password: SALVEREGINA529
A tax-advantaged 529-college savings program available to anyone who wants to save for higher education. Payroll direct deposit and several investment options are available. Account earnings are tax-free; distributions for qualified education expenses are currently federal and RI state income tax free.

Auto and Home Insurance
Contact George Tager at Liberty Mutual, 800-422-4718, ext. 239, for competitive auto and home insurance rates. Payroll deduction is available for your convenience.

ER Card
ER Card is an electronic personal health record membership which allows you, your doctor or other caregivers, the benefit of anytime, anywhere access to vital medical information. When care is needed in an emergency, ER Card is an invaluable resource with all your medical information. Call (888) 873-2673 or log on to www.ercardmember.com.

Paid Leave Benefits
Full-time staff members enjoy of the following paid time off per year; 11 holidays, 4+ President’s Days, 2 personal days, up to 12 sick days (four may be used for family-related illnesses, as needed), and liberal time for vacation.