Benefits

BENEFITS SUMMARY - SUPERVISORS

HEALTH INSURANCE

• A choice of two health plan options: Empire Blue Cross PPO or MVP HMO.
• Vassar covers the entire cost of single health insurance coverage and two-thirds of the cost of dependent coverage.

RETIREMENT PLAN

• After two years of service, you become eligible for Vassar's retirement plan benefit.
• Vassar contributes an amount equivalent to 11% of your gross earnings to a TIAA-CREF Retirement Account.
• You may also open a Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) which allows you to save for your retirement on a tax-deferred basis. You may use TIAA-CREF and/or Fidelity Investments for your SRA.

PAID TIME OFF

• One day of vacation for each month worked
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick time for both short term illness and extended needs
• Paid time off increases according to your years of service

TUITION BENEFITS

• You, your spouse/partner or dependent children may attend up to eight semesters at Vassar college tuition-free if accepted a Vassar student.
• You or your spouse/partner may take Vassar courses tuition-free on a course by course basis with prior approval.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

• In accordance with New York State law, Vassar provides disability coverage equivalent to 50% of your salary up to a weekly maximum of $170. This insurance provides a weekly income after five days of disability.

LIFE INSURANCE

• Vassar provides you with term life insurance coverage of $15,000.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

• You are eligible to tax-shelter up to $5,000 annually in a medical/dental Flex spending account, and up to $5,000 annually in a dependent care Flex spending account.

DENTAL INSURANCE

• Vassar sponsors a voluntary (employee-paid) dental insurance plan. You are eligible to join within 30 days of your hire. Contact the Benefits Office for information.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

• Vassar's EAP provides you and your family access to free, confidential short-term counseling and assistance with work-life issues such as elder care and child care.

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