Benefits Overview

Andrews University seeks to provide benefits for employees to serve a variety of needs. Below is a brief overview of benefits for eligible employees. For an outline of eligibility and the complete description of each benefit, click on the particular benefit.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance	The University offers a health insurance plan which includes Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Benefits, and a Prescription Drug Program. PhysiciansCare (ASR Corporation) is our third-party administrator for our employee health care benefits.
Health Opt-out Option	Employees who are eligible for health insurance benefits but who do not wish to be covered by the health insurance plan, may elect the opt-out option.
Flex Spending Accounts	Reduce your taxable income and reimburse yourself for health-care and dependent day-care expenses through flex-spending accounts.
Retirement	All benefit-eligible embloyees receive a 5% basic employer contribution plus employer matching contribution of up to 3%.
Basic Life Insurance	You are automatically covered under the Group Term Life Insurance for $100,000 at no cost to you once you have met eligibility requirements. You may also buy Supplemental Life and AD&D.
Disability Insurance	All regular full-time employees shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Disability Income Plan.
Workers' Compensation	All employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance. Any injury which occurs in connection with assigned work must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Educational Benefits	Dependent Tuition Assistance - If you are a full time regular employee and have dependent children who are less than 24 years of age and attending school, the policy applies to you. Employee/Spouse Tuition Assistance - Four free credits each semester are available to qualified employees/spouse in a regularly scheduled class.
Moving Benefits	When an employee is requested by the University to move to a new location, he/she may be eligible for moving and related travel expense reimbursement in harmony with the appropriate policy.
Holidays	The University recognizes nine paid holidays, two of which are a day-and-a-half for a total of ten days annually.
Vacation	Two weeks for the first 4 years, three weeks for the next 5 years, four weeks beginning the tenth year of service/experience.
Funeral Leave	Benefit eligible employees will be allowed to take time off due to the death of a family member
Leave of Absence	Leaves of absence will be extended for the following University policies: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Personal Temporary Disability Leave
Dining Service	For regular employees working at least 20hours a week or more, you are entitled to a 25% discount on Dining Services meals.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment	This benefit pays your beneficiary a death benefit if you die due to a covered accident while you are insured. It also pays you a benefit for certain accidental losses.
Supplemental Life Insurance	This program is designed as a supplemental coverage to the basic Survivors Benefit Plan (Group Term Life Insurance) provided by the University.
Accident Plan	Benefits that pay for covered accidents while you are on the road to recovery.
Short-Term Disability	Benefits can pay for a percentage of your monthly salary if you are injured or ill off-the-job and cannot work due to a disability or covered pregnancy.
Critical Illness	Benefits can pay a lump sum benefit at the diagnosis of a covered illness.
Whole Life	Can supplement term life insurance or as a stand-alone product with cash value built value over time.
Adoption Benefit	Full-time employees may be granted non-taxable assistance for qualified adoption-related expenses.
Auto Insurance	Reduced rates for automobile insurance have been arranged for University employees.
Andreasen Center for Wellness	Eligible employees receive a free membership.
Library	Books and materials may be borrowed upon presentation of a University identification card.
Parking	Parking is available to all University employees. A parking pass may be obtained at the University Safety Department.

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