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Summary of Benefits: Part-time Regular/Temporary Employees & Faculty
The information listed below is a summary of the employee benefit plans offered to University of Maine System employees. This summary is not intended to replace Summary Plan Descriptions and insurance contracts that provide specific details about eligibility and benefits. They are meant to provide a broad overview.
Eligibility for employee benefits and the level of benefits provided to part-time employees varies depending on job status, length of employment, and collective bargaining unit.
Regular Employees
Work in positions that are expected to continue for at least one year. A year is defined as the normal number of months (at least seven) for the position.
Temporary Employees
Are all those who are not regular employees. Although temporary employees are generally not eligible for benefits, they are eligible for travel insurance, and voluntary tax-deferred annuities. Certain part-time temporary faculty are eligible for other designated benefits, as described below (see Part-Time Temporary Faculty).
Part-Time Regular (excluding faculty)
Work is anything less than full-time (40 standard weekly hours). To be eligible for benefits, employees must have a minimum regularly scheduled work week of 20 hours (50% of full-time). Part-time regular employees are eligible for the same benefits available to full-time regular hourly-paid and/or salaried employees, except Long Term Disability and participation in the basic retirement plan with matching UMS contributions. Benefit premiums paid by the employee, except for health and dental insurance, are the same as for full-time regular employees, with benefit levels based on actual salary. Part-time employees accrue annual leave and disability leave on a pro-rated basis, may vary by length of service, etc. Also, tuition waiver benefits differ for eligible part-time employees versus full-time employees.
Health Insurance 50-74% FTE
For health insurance, employees whose job status is 50-74% full-time equivalent (FTE) pay 50%* of the applicable total monthly premium for whatever level of coverage is elected.
*may be subject to participation in RiseUp Wellness Incentive program
Part-time employees may be eligible to receive a reimbursement/subsidy for health insurance premiums from the State of Maine's Dirigo Health Agency. See the following for more information:
Health Insurance 75-99% FTE
For health insurance, employees whose job status is 75-99% full-time equivalent (FTE) pay 40%* of the applicable total monthly premium for whatever level of coverage is elected.
*may be subject to participation in RiseUp Wellness Incentive program
Part-time employees may be eligible to receive a reimbursement/subsidy for health insurance premiums from the State of Maine's Dirigo Health Agency. See the following for more information:
Dental Insurance
For dental insurance, employees pay 50% of the single coverage premium and 100% of the dependent portion of the premium.
Coverage |
Monthly Cost |
Biweekly Cost |
|---|---|---|
Employee |
20.89 |
10.45 |
2-Person |
55.57 |
27.79 |
Family |
109.67 |
54.84 |
Part-Time Regular Faculty
Part-Time Regular Faculty with an appointment of at least 50% or more of full-time are eligible for the same benefits available to full-time regular employees, except short or long term disability coverage and participation in the basic retirement plan with matching UMS contributions, except as noted below. Benefit premiums paid by the employee, except for health and dental insurance are the same as for full-time regular employees, with benefit levels based on actual salary. Part-time employees accrue annual leave and disability leave on a pro-rated basis, may vary by length of service, etc. Also, tuition waiver benefits differ for eligible part-time employees versus full-time employees.
Health Insurance
For health insurance, employees pay 50%* of the applicable total monthly premium for whatever level of coverage is elected (except as noted below).
*may be subject to participation in RiseUp Wellness Incentive program
Part-time employees may be eligible to receive a reimbursement/subsidy for health insurance premiums from the State of Maine's Dirigo Health Agency. See the following for more information:
Dental Insurance
For dental insurance, employees pay 50% of the single coverage premium and 100% of the dependent portion of the premium.
Coverage |
Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
Employee |
20.89 |
2-Person |
55.57 |
Family |
109.67 |
Other Part-time Regular Faculty Benefits
Part-time regular faculty who have at least five years of continuous, regular, full-time equivalent University service are eligible to participate in the defined contribution Basic Retirement Plan for Faculty and Salaried Employees, with contributions based on actual salary. In addition, they are eligible to participate in the University’s group health plan by paying the same health premium as full-time faculty.
Part-Time Temporary Faculty
Part-Time Temporary Faculty who have at least 6 service credits and teach 2 or more courses per semester are eligible for group health, dental and vision coverage and are also eligible for $5,000 of basic life insurance.
Health Insurance
For health insurance, employees pay 40%* of the applicable total monthly premium for whatever level of coverage is elected.
*may be subject to participation in RiseUp Wellness Incentive program
Part-time employees may be eligible to receive a reimbursement/subsidy for health insurance premiums from the State of Maine's Dirigo Health Agency. See the following for more information:
Dental Insurance
For dental insurance, employees pay 40% of the single coverage premium and 100% of the dependent portion of the premium.
Dental Coverage |
Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
Employee |
16.71 |
2-Person |
51.39 |
Family |
105.49 |
25+ Service Credits
Part-time temporary faculty with 25 or more service credits may also participate in the defined contribution Basic Retirement Plan for Faculty and Salaried Employees and receive UMS matching contributions on the same basis as full-time regular faculty, with contributions based on actual salary.
Other Part-time Temporary Faculty Benefits
Part-time temporary faculty are not eligible for supplemental term life, spousal/ domestic partner life, child life, basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), supplemental AD&D coverage, short or long term disability coverage.
Benefits Regular (BR) –
Refers to part-time regular employees (other than faculty) who have at least five years of continuous, regular, full-time equivalent University service. To be eligible for benefits, an employee must have a minimum regularly scheduled work week of 20 hours (50% of full-time). Employees are eligible for the same benefits and premiums available to full-time regular hourly-paid and/or salaried employees, with benefits based on actual salary. Part-time employees accrue annual leave and disability leave on a pro-rated basis, may vary by length of service, etc. Also, tuition waiver benefits differ for eligible part-time employees versus full-time employees.
Partial/Phased Retirement –
Refers to employees who have applied for and entered into the University’s partial/phased retirement program. Employees are eligible for the same benefits and premiums available to full-time regular hourly-paid and/or salaried employees, with benefits based on actual salary. Part-time employees accrue annual leave and disability leave on a pro-rated basis, may vary by length of service, etc. Also, tuition waiver benefits differ for eligible part-time employees versus full-time employees.
Shared Regular –
Refers to faculty and non-represented professional employees who hold shared appointments. Employees are eligible for the same benefits and premiums available to full-time regular hourly-paid and/or salaried employees, with benefits based on actual salary. Part-time employees accrue annual leave and disability leave on a pro-rated basis, may vary by length of service, etc. Also, tuition waiver benefits differ for eligible part-time employees versus full-time employees.
Contact UMS Employee Benefits Center
The above is a brief summary of major benefits offered by the University of Maine System. If you have a question about benefits, call toll-free 866-269-9635 (or 973-3373) or email benefits@maine.edu. Have your Employee ID number for faster service.
Last Updated: February 28, 2013