Faculty and staff .75 FTE and greater are eligible to receive these benefits. Employees who were eligible for benefits on June 30, 2006, have a different eligibility scale. Contact Human Resources for more information.
Medical Insurance - Mennonite Educators Benefit Plan
EMU currently offers a high deductible plan coupled with a Health Savings Account. For employees working the equivalent of a nine-month load (1,560 hours, 18 SH) or more, EMU will pay 90% of the premium cost of the plan for the employee and 50% of the premium cost for spouse and/or dependent coverage.
The employee has the option to enroll spouse and/or dependents and pay the required premium through payroll deduction on a pre-tax or after-tax basis.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is provided through Reliance Standard Life. Eligible employees will be provided with life insurance coverage equal to 1½ times their current annual salary up to $150,000 maximum. It is considered a taxable benefit for the amount of life insurance over $50,000. Accidental death or dismemberment coverage is also provided under this policy. The policy expires upon termination of employment or retirement, whichever is first to occur. The premium cost is paid entirely by EMU.
Disability Coverage & Insurance
Short-term Disability
Short-term disability benefits are paid from the general assets of Eastern Mennonite University. In the event of total or partial disability, as defined by a physician, an employee will use accumulated paid time off (PTO). After 15 calendar days of disability, the employee will receive compensation equal to 2/3rd of salary (offset by any social security disability and wages earned). NOTE: Faculty do not receive accumulated PTO, however, they are paid in full for the first 30 days of illness or disability.
Long-term Disability
Long-term disability insurance is provided through an insurance plan. Eligible employees receive disability benefits under the following conditions and limitations. The elimination period (period of time an employee needs to be continuously totally or partially disabled) is 180 days. The maximum benefit period for an individual who becomes disabled prior to age 60 is to age 65 or death. For individuals who become disabled at age 60 or later, please see human resources for the maximum benefit period. The premium cost is paid entirely by EMU.
The human resources office should be informed in the event of total or partial disability so that the appropriate paperwork can be initiated.
Other Benefit Plans When On Disability
Employees, who leave active employment at EMU due to a disability, qualifying them for disability insurance, continue to receive certain benefits. Life insurance will continue under a waiver of premium provision, provided by the life insurance carrier, if you become totally disabled as defined by the long-term disability insurance provider. These employees and their spouses shall also receive the benefits as described for retirees and their spouses. See benefits for retired personnel at the end of this section.
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
EMU provides options for voluntary benefits. The premiums for these benefits are incurred by the employee, and are deducted through payroll. Some premiums may be deducted pre-tax.
- Dental Insurance. The dental plan provides a variety of benefits and allows you and your family to use any dentist or specialist you choose. Benefits are paid after any applicable deductible has been met, up to the annual maximum.
- Vision Insurance. The vision plan provides a variety of benefits and allows you and your family to have coverage for eye doctor appointments and corrective lenses. The network for coverage is VSP. Benefits are paid after any applicable deductible has been met, and as outlined in the summary of benefits.
- Voluntary Life Insurance. The voluntary life plan provides term coverage while employed at EMU. The level of coverage varies with the personal election. The voluntary life plan allows additional life insurance for the employee, spouse, and/or children. Evidence of Insurability may be required.
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The voluntary accidental death & dismemberment plan provides term coverage while employed at EMU. The level of coverage varies with the personal election. The voluntary accidental death & dismemberment plan provides covering in the event of a death or dismemberment as a result of an accident or the employee, spouse, and/or children.
- AFLAC. Different health supplement plans are provided by AFLAC. Supplemental plans can help make the coverage you already have more complete. These options include Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Personal Accident Indemnity Plan, and Personal Hospital Intensive Care Insurance. For more information contact human resources.