Post-Doctoral, Intern and Annual Adjunct Benefits
This summary provides an overview of benefits available to post-doctoral fellows, annual adjunct faculty, and interns. Current employees can find information regarding UC benefit plans, eligibility, university rules or the plan documents which govern the plans on Bearcats Landing. In the case of any conflict between this document and the official document, the plan document governs.
| Employee Group | Employment % |
|---|---|
| Annual Adjunct Faculty | 50-64% |
| Interns: Athletic, Psychology | 75-100% |
| Occupational Health Residents | 75-100% |
| Post-Doctoral and Research Fellows | 75-100% |
| Special Fellows | 75-100% |
Medical Plans
UC offers two medical plans – a Health Savings Account/HDHP and a PPO. Both plans include network and non-network providers. If you utilize non-network providers your costs will be higher. You and the university share in the cost for either plan on a pre-tax basis. A spousal/domestic partner surcharge of $75 per month applies if your spouse or domestic partner is eligible for medical coverage through his/her employer but chooses not to enroll. Enrollment in either plan includes access to Sydney, a free cost and quality tool. To find network providers, drug formulary and other information, log on to anthem.com and establish an online account.
The plan features a smaller deductible and pays a large percentage of the co-insurance after the deductible is met. Many services are co-payment based. Preventive care is covered without the need to meet a deductible.
The plan features a higher deductible and pays a large percentage of the co-insurance after the deductible is met. All covered, in-network expenses combine to meet the deductible. Preventive care is covered without the need to meet a deductible.
The university contributes to the Health Savings Account based on the employee’s annual base pay as of January 1. Employees may also contribute to the HSA. Total HSA contributions cannot exceed the IRS annual maximum.
You may elect to waive coverage. If you elect this option, you will not receive a benefit credit
Dental Plans
The university offers a Basic Dental Plan. This plan is available only to Post Doctoral Fellows. You may utilize any dental care provider you choose. If you utilize non-network providers, your costs will be higher. The university pays the entire monthly premium for you and your covered family members.
This plan is a comprehensive dental plan. It does not offer orthodontia coverage. There is no monthly premium for the employee and covered family members.
You may elect to waive coverage. If you elect this option, you will receive a taxable benefit credit. The credit is not available for dually employed UC spouses/domestic partners
Vision Plans
The VSP vision plan is a materials-only plan. It includes network and non-network providers. If you utilize non-network providers, your costs will be higher. A routine vision refraction exam is covered once per calendar year through an Anthem network provider if you are enrolled in a university medical plan. You will pay the cost for the plan on a pre-tax basis. Visit www.vsp.com to find network providers.
After a small individual co-payment the plan provides an allowance for frames and lenses in glass or plastic (e.g. single vision, bifocal and corrective). Or you can choose contacts instead of glasses (frames and lenses). A separate co-payment applies to contacts. Discounts on many types of lens enhancements and other services such as hearing aids and Lasik surgery are included in the plan.
You may elect to waive coverage. You will not receive a benefit credit.
Retirement Plans
You will not contribute to Social Security as a public employee in the State of Ohio. You and the university will each contribute 1.45% of your income to Medicare.
This plan offers you a choice of a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan, and a combined plan. Survivorship benefits may be available in the event of death. Should you separate from UC, you may request a refund or rollover of your accumulated contributions.
Your contribution is 10% of your pre-tax eligible earnings. The university contributes 14% of eligible pay on your behalf For more information refer to www.opers.org.
This plan offers you a choice of a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan, and a combined plan. Survivorship benefits may be available in the event of death. Should you separate from UC, you may request a refund or rollover of your accumulated contributions.
Your contribution is 14% of your pre-tax eligible earnings. The university contributes 14% of eligible pay on your behalf. For more information refer to www.strsoh.org
Available only to 100% full-time employees, this plan is a defined contribution plan. You are considered vested immediately upon enrolling. In the event of death, your beneficiary(ies) is eligible to receive your account balance. Should you separate from UC, you may request a refund or rollover of your accumulated contributions.
Your contribution is 10% for staff and 14% for faculty of your pre-tax eligible earnings. UC contributions are as follows:
Faculty: UC contributes 9.53% of eligible pay on your behalf to the ARP and 4.47% to STRS.
Staff: UC contributes 11.56% of eligible pay on your behalf to the ARP and 2.44% to OPERS
You can supplement your retirement savings by contributing to the university’s 403(b) and/or the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan (457). You can contribute the maximum amount allowed by law.
Tuition Remission
This benefit becomes available on the first day of the term in which you teach. There are some circumstances where graduate tuition remission is taxable.
Your benefit includes unlimited credit or audit hours per semester at any UC campus or online program. Tuition remission benefits include many ancillary fees (i.e. campus, general, IT fees). Tuition remission does not cover late fees.
Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential telephone counseling service for employees and family members 24/7/365; face-to-face counseling, offered with up to 5 sessions per problem occurrence.
- Legal, financial, and identity theft assistance.
- Child and elder care assistance.
- Management resources, discounts, consumer, and wellness tips.
- Easy to navigate website with a wide array of resources.
Sick Time
This section is applicable to Post Doctoral Fellows, Annual Adjuncts and Research Fellows.
- Post Docs and Research Fellows: Accrue 8 hrs/mo. (30 day max)
- Annual Adjuncts: Accrue 1.25 sick days/mo (300 hour max)
Vacation Time
This section is applicable to Post Doctoral Fellows, Annual Adjuncts and Research Fellows.
- Accrue 6.67 hours/mo. (30 day max). Upon separation from employment with UC, you will not be paid for any unused vacation days.
