Summary of Benefits

Trinity University allocates flex dollars annually to all regular employees to assist in payment of premiums for Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision insurance, as well as to offset Dependent Care and Medical expenses. Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week will be entitled to participate on a reduced basis. Listed below is a brief overview of benefits offered under the Trinity University Flexible Benefits Plan:

Medical Insurance -- Medical insurance is available at the time of hire for all eligible employees. The effective date of coverage is the first of the month following the date of hire. Coverage is available for employees and their dependents. Effective June 1, 2008, Trinity University contracted with Aetna to process our claims and as the Aetna Choice POS II (Open Access) network provider. There are three plan options available. If coverage is not taken at the time of hire it may not be added except during annual open enrollment periods or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

Dental Insurance -- Dental insurance is available to eligible employees at the time of hire with an effective date of coverage on the first of the month following the date of hire. Coverage is available for employees and their dependents through Delta Dental. There are two plan options available, an indemnity plan (DPO) and a dental HMO (DHMO). Dental insurance may be added during any annual open enrollment period or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

UNUM Life Insurance - All benefit eligible employees will receive a $10,000 term life policy at the time of hire, courtesy of Trinity University. Additional life insurance may be purchased as a "buy up". The effective date of the insurance "buy up" is the first of the month following the date of hire. Insurance "buy up" is available in amounts equal to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 times the annual salary. Dependent life insurance for spouse and children is also available at $5,000 for a spouse and at $2,000 per child. Employees that decline enrollment at the time of hire may participate in the program only with evidence of insurability and may enroll only during an annual open enrollment period for the next benefit plan year or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

UNUM Long-Term Disability Insurance -- Disability insurance is available after completing one year of service with Trinity University. Employees that decline enrollment at the time of their one-year anniversary may participate in the program only with evidence of insurability and may enroll only during annual open enrollment periods for the next benefit plan year or within 30 days of a valid family status change. New employees who were covered under a comparable disability plan with a previous employer are eligible for Trinity's long-term disability insurance immediately. Certification of previous coverage is required and such coverage must have been in force within 3 months of employment with Trinity University. This Disability insurance will pay 60% of the employee's salary up until age 65 or until no longer disabled.

Mass-Mutual/Paul Revere Income Protection (Supplemental Disability) -- Income protection is a supplement to disability insurance for short- and long-term disabilities. This income protection does not offset the Standard Disability benefit. Employees are eligible after one year of employment and must be enrolled in the Standard Disability plan.

Compbenefits Vision Plan -- Vision Care is available to employees and their dependents at the time of hire with an effective date of coverage on the first of the month following the date of hire. Coverage includes both eye exams and materials (frames and lenses or contact lenses) with an available benefit every 12 months. It may be added during annual open enrollment periods or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

Dependent Care Assistance Program -- Employees with children age 13 or younger or that have the responsibility of providing care for adults not capable of caring for themselves (must be IRS dependents) may take advantage of this income tax savings plan. Your Trinity flexible benefit allowance may be used for the dependent's care expenses and any excess amount may be "pre-taxed." Employees and dependents are eligible at the time of hire with an effective date of coverage on the first of the month following the date of hire. It may be added during annual open enrollment periods or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

Medical Spending Account -- Another income tax savings plan that may be used for most out of pocket medical, dental and vision care expenses including co-payments, deductibles and co-insurance. The Trinity flexible benefit allowance may be used for the account and any excess amount may be "pre-taxed". Employees and their dependents are eligible at the time of hire with an effective date of coverage on the first of the month following the date of hire. It may be added during annual open enrollment periods or within 30 days of a valid family status change.

OTHER TRINITY BENEFITS

Retirement -- After 2 years of service and attaining age 21, Trinity employees must begin participation in a retirement program through TIAA-CREF (Teachers Insurance Annuity Association - College Retirements Equities Fund) or through Fidelity Investments. Trinity contributes 10% of the employee's salary minus any pre-tax deductions for insurance benefits and the employee contributes a minimum of 3% into the fund(s) of their choice (fixed, variable or mutual fund).

Auto, Homeowner/Renter's Insurance -- Employees may purchase Auto, Homeowner/Renter's insurance through Liberty Mutual on an individual basis. Premium payments may be payroll deducted on an after-tax basis. Contact local Liberty Mutual representative Jeffrey Whitefield at (210) 496-3611 Ext. 59152 or by email to Jeffrey.Whitefield@LibertyMutual.com.

Direct Deposit -- After an employee's first payroll, his/her request for direct deposit may be processed. Payroll checks may be directly deposited into checking or savings accounts at any credit union, savings and loan, or banking institution that accepts direct deposit.

University Club -- Membership in the University Club is available to faculty, contract and classified staff at the time of hire or any time thereafter. The membership dues will be deducted from the employee's payroll check.

Tuition Remission -- Full-time, regular employees are eligible to take one course per semester at no expense with no waiting period. Benefits are extended to spouses and children after a designated waiting period.

Wellness Program - The Athletics Department offers the Wellness Program that provides employees with fitness activities (pilates, bootcamp, yoga, etc.), screenings, seminars, handouts, etc. to all employees.

LEAVE BENEFITS

Vacation -- Contract employees will receive 20 days of vacation per year. Classified employees will receive 12 days of vacation leave during the first five years of employment, 15 days from years six through ten and 20 days per year after 10 years of employment. All vacation leave will accrue on the 1st of each month. During the initial six months of employment no vacation leave may be taken. At no time may the total vacation balance exceed one year's accrual. Part-time employees will accrue vacation on a pro-rated basis.

Sick Leave - Contract and classified staff accrue one sick leave day per month with a maximum of 130 days. All sick leave will accrue on the 1st of each month. Part-time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

University Disability Leave -- Contract and classified staff begin to accrue 44 days of university disability leave after one year of employment up to a maximum of 130 days. See the complete policy or contact Human Resources for more details.

Court Leave -- Contract and classified staff will be granted a leave with pay to attend court as a juror or non-professional witness for the state. Evidence of attendance may be required.

Funeral Leave -- Contract and classified staff will be granted up to three days of funeral leave in the event of the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent or corresponding in-law relationship.

Military Leave -- An employee who is an active member of the military shall be granted leave without pay for voluntary or involuntary training or service. The employee will be responsible for full payment of benefit premiums.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employees may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons, including the employee's own serious health condition. Please apply in writing through the Office of Human Resources. The Trinity flexible benefit allowance will continue to be provided while on FMLA. Any sick and/or vacation leave will be used to pay the employee.

The Faculty/Contract Staff Handbook may be accessed through Academic Affairs.

The Personnel Policies Governing Classified Employees Manual is available online or for review in your department and is provided to all new classified employees during their benefit orientation. Should you have any questions regarding policies and procedures please contact the Office of Human Resources at extension 7507.

3/6/2009