The University of Vermont offers comprehensive benefits to full-time or full-time equivalent university employees.
Select the appropriate Overview by Employee Type to discover which benefits you may be eligible for.
*Once you have reviewed the overview, select benefit by type to see specific details regarding that benefit.
| Type | Employee | Employee Plus Spouse | Employee Plus Children | Employee Plus Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Employee Cost |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Employee Cost |
$7.21 |
$14.42 |
$14.94 |
$22.15 |
|
UVM Cost |
$38.63 |
$77.77 |
$63.35 |
$117.42 |
|
UVM Cost |
$38.63 |
$77.77 |
$63.35 |
$117.42 |
|
Total Monthly Cost |
$38.63 |
$77.77 |
$63.35 |
$117.42 |
|
Total Monthly Cost |
$45.84 |
$92.19 |
$78.28 |
$139.57 |
|
Total Monthly Cost High Option Plan 2 |
$47.27 | $94.87 | $82.47 | $145.63 |
*UA and NON Represented are only eligible for High Option 2
There are currently four distinct Summaries of Benefits and Coverage, depending on your relationship to the University. Read the descriptions below, then check the Group Number on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont insurance card to be certain you are reviewing the appropriate Summary.
For January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 (anticipated; end date subject to change):
SBC for all active faculty and staff plus many retirees under age 65
Effective Beginning January 1, 2019
Medical Premiums (employee/retiree's monthly cost/share)
*This chart shows UVM cost plus employee cost for all employees.
Other Premiums
Regular eye examinations play a crucial role in ensuring healthy vision and overall health. An eye examination can not only detect vision problems, but also can detect the early stages of serious health problems such as diabetes and hypertension. One in four children has an undetected vision problem that can interfere with learning, according to the Vision Council of America.
Enrollment is ONLY Available During Open Enrollment
UVM has a NEW Short-Term Disability Benefit for non-represented staff with 0.75 – 1.0 FTE. Below are some quick highlights of the new plan, along with links to more information as you decide if this benefit is right for you. Enrollment will start in October 2018. More details are coming soon.
A Flexible Spending Account allows you to reduce your take-home pay by an amount determined by you each November. The FSA will shelter these earnings from taxes in order to allow you to pay for approved medical and/or dependent care expenses tax-free. (You may open a medical account and/or a dependent care account, but these must be set up and maintained as separate accounts.)
Employees, their dependent children and spouses may be eligible for tuition remission at UVM or Vermont State Colleges. Access the applicable collective bargaining agreement or handbook for details on eligibility and exclusion criteria.
This is a 10% reduction from the retail cost of hearing aids that are selected and fit through the Eleanor M. Luse Center Audiology Clinic. All professional fees (hearing evaluation, hearing aid selection, earmolds, fitting, and followup) normally applied will be in effect.
Savings range from $100 per instrument to $220 per instrument, depending on the hearing aid determined to be the best fit for your hearing loss and listening needs. We will work with the same protocols for best practice and care to ensure maximum benefit. As always, we will continue to select instruments that are smartly designed, feature advanced technology and are highly durable. The 45-day return period (Vermont law and enforced whenever and wherever hearing aids are provided inside Vermont) and all warranties will apply as usual.
