Leaves of Absence

Employees may continue certain coverage during a leave of absence.

Leave of absence with pay

Employees may continue benefit plan participation during a paid leave of absence.

Leaves of absence for health or medical reasons

Employees may continue health, dental and vision insurance coverage and pay the regular monthly employee premium. The University continues its contribution.

Leaves of absence for personal reasons

Employees may continue health, dental and vision insurance coverage and pay the regular total monthly premium.

Coverage continuation procedures

Upon notification of that the leave was approved, the Benefits Division will forward information to the employee detailing his or her benefit coverage, the monthly premium rate charged during the leave and a form for the employee to complete requesting continuation of benefit coverage. The completed form should be returned to the Benefits Division. Failure to pay the monthly premium in a timely manner will result in the termination of coverage.

Return from leave

Upon return from a leave of absence, an individual may resume benefit coverage not continued during the leave.

An individual who decides not to return from a leave of absence has the choice of converting life and AD&D insurance coverage to an individual policy directly with the sponsoring insurance company.

Health
Dental
Vision
Accidental Death & Dismemberment