Benefits Eligibility
Eligibility for benefits depends on full- or part-time status of the staff and/or faculty member and on the number of hours worked per week. See below for more details, including eligibility to participate in the annual open enrollment and when coverage begins.
Eligibility for Staff & Faculty
Permanent full-time SHRA and EHRA-Non Faculty and Faculty employees
- Eligible for all benefits
- Eligible to participate in annual open enrollment
- Not eligible for mandatory retirement with TSERS or ORP
- Not eligible for the State 401(k) plan
- Eligible for health insurance but must pay the full cost of health coverage if enrolled — employer and employee cost
- Eligible for all other benefits not listed above, such as dental, vision, etc.
- Eligible to participate in annual open enrollment
Temporary employees
- May be eligible to enroll in the State Health Plan’s High Deductible Health Plan
- Eligible temporary employees will be notified with a UNC Benefits email
- Eligible to participate in annual open enrollment
- Not eligible for benefits
- Not eligible to participate in annual open enrollment
Dependent Eligibility
For benefits programs that provide coverage for your dependents, the rules are as follows:
- Dependent children are eligible for coverage up to age 26.
- Coverage automatically ends on the last day of the month in which they turn 26.
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Domestic partner coverage is available for two programs provided by the University:
- Group Term Life (Securian Financial)
- Dental Insurance (MetLife Dental)
Spouse (including same-sex legally married spouse) is eligible for coverage under all benefit programs that provide spouse coverage.
When Coverage Begins
Coverage for most benefit programs begins the first of the month following your hire date/ appointment date or change in family status.
Permanent full-time employees who are required to participate in a retirement program begin participation consistent with your hire/appointment date.
Enrollment in and changes made to benefits plans during the annual open enrollment period in October go into effect Jan. 1 of the following calendar and remain in effect through Dec. 31 of that same year.