The University of Vermont provides generous benefits that are meant to provide caring support to our employee community and their dependents. See the summary of benefits available to benefits-eligible employees below. 

Medical

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – comprehensive Vermont & National Network
  • VERY low copays and deductibles
  • No waiting period
  • Employee premiums based on salary level

Dental

  • Two Levels of dental coverage—Base and High Options through Delta Dental
  • Base Option – 100% UVM paid - no cost to employees
  • High Option – More coverage for very low employee costs

Retirement Savings

  • 10% Base Salary Employer Contribution with minimal employee contribution (waiting period may apply depending on prior employer).

Paid Time Off

  • Generous vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and Winter Break time off!

Short-Term Disability

  • 70% after-tax income/benefit protection (available to certain eligible groups)
  • Very affordable group rates

Long-Term Disability

  • 60% or 70% income / benefit protection
  • Competitive employer cost sharing

Flexible Spending Account

  • Healthcare and Dependent Care pre-tax savings
  • Debit Card Provided for ease of use

Group LIfe Insurance

  • Group Life Insurance  $10,000 basic policy (100% Employer Paid)
  • Employee policies up to 7x base Salary, Spousal and Child coverage also available

Vision

  • Comprehensive vision benefit plan through VSP

Employee Wellness

  • Award winning wellness program for all UVM employees
  • Free membership to campus recreation and fitness center
  • Discounted family memberships, group fitness classes, personal training, and community partner discounts

Free Tuition

  • Free college tuition for employees at UVM and their eligible dependents at UVM or ANY Vermont State Colleges(one year waiting period for dependents).