Human Resources
Summary of Benefits For Part-Time AFECAAUP Faculty (eligible for medical & dental)
This is a summary of benefits only. For details and requirements, please ask Human Resources for the plan document, AFECAAUP contract, employee handbook, or other controlling document.
Benefit |
Cost |
Eligible |
About the Plan |
| Medical Insurance |
Member pays 50% College pays 50% |
After one month | Hospital/medical services at group rates for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO/POS |
| Dental Insurance | College pays 100% for individual. Member pays difference for family coverage. | After one month | Diagnostic, preventive, restorative & orthodontic services with varying rates of coverage through Delta Dental of Mass |
| 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan | 100% voluntary | Upon Employment | Faculty member may contribute on a pre-tax basis to FIDELITY, TIAA-CREF, or VALIC |
| METRO Credit Union | Member Account | Upon Employment |
Financial service products for member & family |
| Workers’ Compensation | College pays 100% | Upon Employment | Compensation for on-the- job injury or death |
| Social Security |
College pays 7.65% of salary Member pays 7.65% of salary |
Upon Employment | Retirement income, survivor benefit, disability insurance, Medicare |
| Domestic Partner | Varies* | Upon Employment | If qualified, may cover same sex partner under health, dental & tuition |
| COBRA | Member pays 100% | Upon Termination of employment/other qualifying event | Continuation of health and dental for faculty member or dependents |
Member eligibility depends on total number of credits taught at Emerson, and total number of credits taught in an academic year. Please refer Section 4.10 of the AFEC Union Contract for benefit eligibility criteria.
*Faculty member responsible for any tax consequences resulting from domestic partner benefits.
