Regular and Grant Funded Part-Time Staff Employees (20 hours+)

March 22, 2022 16:17

This is a summary of benefits only. For details and requirements, please see the Benefits webpage.

Summary of Benefits
Benefit	Cost	Eligible	About the Plan
Medical Insurance	College and employee contribute.	1^st of the month after date of hire	Hospital and medical services through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Dental Insurance	College contributes cost of Individual coverage under Base Plan towards all plans and coverage levels. Employees pay difference.	1^st of the month after date of hire	Diagnostic, preventive, & restorative services through Delta Dental of Mass.
Vision Plan	100% Employee Paid	1^st of the month after date of hire	Vision services and eyewear through EyeMed. Available to non-union staff and members of the police union only.
Short Term Disability	College pays 100%	After three months	Following 14 consecutive calendar days of disability, the College continues to pay 60% of salary up to 180 calendar days. Short Term Disability is coordinated with state-mandated benefits; see Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information.
Long Term Disability	College pays 100%	After six months	Following six months of disability, a monthly income of 60% base salary up to insurance certificate maximum. Duration is based on age at disability.
Group Life Insurance	College pays 100%	1^st of the month after date of hire	Life Insurance equal to twice basic annual salary, to a maximum of $700,000
403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan	100% voluntary contribution	Upon Employment	Employee may contribute on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica.
Retirement Plans	College contributes 9% of Salary Employee contributes 3% of salary	After two years	403(b) Annuity Plan: Employee must contribute (condition of employment) on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica.
Flexible Spending Accounts	Employee pays 100%	1^st of the month after date of hire	Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Transportation Benefit	College subsidizes up to $84.50/month	Upon employment	Purchase MBTA passes, bus passes, using pre-tax dollars. The College subsidizes up to $84.50 per month. Cannot combine with subsidized parking.
Vacation	NA	Upon employment	Pro-rated; Varies with scheduled hours. See Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information.
Sick Leave	NA	Upon employment	Pro-rated; Varies with scheduled hours, years of service. See Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information.
Personal Days	NA	After one year of service	Pro-rated; based on 3 days per year for full-time staff. See Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information.
Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child at Emerson College	College pays a pro-rated amount	After two years (26+ hour staff)	If accepted into Emerson College, pro-rated tuition for any of the College’s degree programs
Subsidized Parking at Boston Common Garage	College contributes a portion of the monthly cost	26+ hour Staff in positions with Salary Grade 17 and above	Parking at Boston Common Garage (interested employees must contact HR to enroll). Cannot combine with subsidized transit.
COBRA	Employee pays 100%	Upon termination of employment or qualifying event	Continuation of health and dental for employee and/or covered dependents
Employee Assistance Program	College pays 100%	Upon Employment	Evaluation/referrals; family/emotional issues; child & elder care, etc.

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Employees, their spouses, and dependents are responsible for any tax consequences resulting from benefits received by them from the College (i.e. graduate courses).

Summary of Benefits

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