3.30 HEALTH INSURANCE
Effective: August 15, 2024
Purpose: To outline the eligibility and requirements regarding health insurance for employees.
Scope: This policy applies to all employees in permanent positions campus wide.
Responsible Office: Human Resources
Policy Statement: All employees in permanent positions are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance program. There is a minimum thirty (30) day waiting period for new employees. Coverage begins the first pay period following the waiting period. Individual coverage under the group health insurance program is provided at minimal cost to full-time employees enrolled. Employees who are half-time or more but not full-time may elect group health coverage by paying a portion of the cost. All employees who elect group health coverage must pay the additional cost of family coverage, if desired. Dental coverage is automatically provided for employees and is optional for dependents who are covered by group health insurance. Prescription coverage is included in the health insurance benefit.
The thirty (30) day waiting period may be waived if both of the following conditions are met:
- a potential new employee is not eligible for continued health care coverage from existing or prior group coverage; AND
- a waiting period poses, or will pose, an obstacle to recruitment.
Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.
Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Human Resources.
[Human Resources procedures - coming soon]
Related Policy Information: [coming soon]