Full-Time New Hire Information

Benefits

Important information for newly hired full-time employees of Dickinson College.

Benefits are effective the first of the month after your date of hire. However, if your date of hire is the first working day of the month then coverage is effective the first of the month in which you were hired. You pay for the premium costs using pre-tax dollars. You may opt for individual, two-party or family coverage for your spouse or eligible same sex domestic partner and dependent unmarried children less than age 26. Employees have the option of enrolling or changing their enrollment: 1) within the first 31 days of becoming a full-time employee, 2) through the open enrollment process which allows non-participating and participating eligible employees to enroll, change, or cancel coverage on July 1 of each year, or 3) when certain family status changes occur, such as the birth of a baby. Contact HR Services for further information.

Additional Information:

Benefit Forms

The Flexcomp and Retirement Election Form, Life Insurance Enrollment Form and other applicable insurance forms MUST be returned to Human Resource Services within the first 31 days of your employment.

Flexcomp and Retirement Election Form 2012-13 - This form is mandatory and must be returned to Human Resource Services within the first 31 days of employment.
Flexcomp and Retirement Election Form 2013-14 - This form is mandatory and MUST be returned to Human Resource Services within the first 31 days of employment.
Life Insurance Enrollment Form- This form is also mandatory. Life insurance is provided by the College at two times your annual salary, with reductions made based on age.
Insurance Enrollment/Change Form - Necessary to enroll yourself and your dependents (if applicable) to the health, dental and/or vision coverage.
- Current 2012-13 insurance rates (July 1, 2012- June 30, 2013)
- 2013-14 Insurance rates (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment Enrollment Form - Necessary to enroll yourself and your dependents (if applicable) to the supplemental plan with The Hartford.

Benefit Information

Medical Insurance - Dickinson offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan, which is administered by HealthAssurance that includes a prescription drug plan.
Dental Insurance - The college offers two group dental plans through United Concordia.
- Comparison of plans through June 30, 2013
- Comparison of plans effective July 1, 2013
- Davis Vision Discount Program
- HIPAA Notice of Privacy
- Frequently Asked Questions
Vision Insurance - Vision benefits are available through Vision Benefits of America.
- Benefit Brochure
- Benefit Summary
- How it Works
- Beltone Hearing Discount Program
- LASIK Discount Programs
  - QUALSIGHT
  - TLC
- Frequently Asked Questions
Flexible Spending Account - Through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you are able to set aside money, before it is taxed, in order to pay for eligible out-of-pocket costs for dependent and health care expenses.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - A group life insurance plan which is fully financed by the college is also provided.
Supplemental Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Available to you at attractive prices.
Retirement Tax Deferred Annuity Plan - You may contribute to a retirement plan with TIAA-CREF and/or Fidelity on a pre-tax basis beginning with your first day of employment. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Human Resource Services for a packet of information.
Retirement Defined Contribution Plan - After one year of service, Dickinson will begin making a retirement contribution on your behalf. If you are currently active in your present employer's retirement plan and are 100% vested, you may qualify for a waiver to the College's one year waiting period. Please forward this form to your current Human Resource Services Office to obtain documentation regarding your vesting status and eligibility.
Additional Voluntary Benefits Available
- Aflac
  - Voluntary Group Accident Insurance - pays a benefit for the treatment of injuries suffered as the result of a covered accident. Benefits are paid regardless of any other health insurance benefits the insured may receive.
  - Voluntary Group Cancer/Critical Illness Insurance - provides a lump sum benefit payment upon the diagnosis of not only one covered illness, but for each covered illness, to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses and the costs associated with life-changes following a covered critical illness.
- Cigna
  - Voluntary Term Life Insurance - provides you with additional financial protection for your family even after you're gone.
  - Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - pays a benefit for a covered accident regardless of any disability or life insurance you may have. If you die or are seriously injured as a result of a covered accident or injury, you or your beneficiaries will receive a set amount to help pay for unexpected expenses.
- Long Term Care - new employees have guaranteed acceptance into this group long term care insurance regardless of your current health status if you enroll within 31 days of your hire date or the date you become eligible for benefits. If you enroll at a later date (later than the 31 days after you become eligible), you will be required to provide proof of good health to be accepted for coverage.
- MetLife - benefit program for automobile, homeowners and other types of property and casualty insurance.
Summary Plan Descriptions