Medical
The State of Connecticut offers UConn employees and their families a choice of medical plan with little or no cost each time you receive care from providers in the nationwide network of Blue Cross Blue Shield providers. The premiums for the coverage vary based on which plan you select, who in your family you cover, your hire date, and your job.
Prescription Drugs
When you enroll for medical coverage, you are automatically enrolled for prescription drug coverage through CVS/Caremark. The copayments range from $0 to $40 for up to a 30-day supply of non-maintenance drugs or 90-day supply of maintenance drugs.
Dental
You will have a choice of four dental plans through CIGNA that cover a broad range of services, including free preventive care visits for you and your family.
Fitness
Fitness and physical activity classes are available at many campuses. In addition, gyms, and fitness centers with close proximity to our campuses may offer special pricing to UConn employees.
Assistance
Confidential, consultative assistance provided by trained counselors is available 24/7 free of charge to you and your household members to help identify and find solutions for problems affecting you, your family or your job.
Wellness
The Health Enhancement Program provides financial incentives in exchange for agreement to get age-appropriate wellness exams and early diagnosis screenings, and for participating in disease education and counseling programs for certain chronic conditions.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Lower your out-of-pocket costs for qualified medical, dependent care and/or transportation expenses by using pre-tax dollars.
Discount Programs
Shop for discounted home and auto insurance through companies that have been selected through a rigorous bid process by the Office of the State Comptroller.
Vacation
Full-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 12 months a year earn between 15 and 22 vacation days each year and can carry over up to 60 vacation days a year.
Personal Leave Days
Full-time employees who work year round receive either 1-2 and 3 days each year of paid time for personal reasons.
Sick
Our full-time, year round employees have 15 paid sick days each year that accrue if they don't use them for use in future years. Additionally, paid sick time can be used when you are caring for a sick or injured family member.
Holidays
The State of Connecticut recognizes twelve paid holidays each year. Just one of the many ways we promote work/life balance.
Professional Development
UConn invests in its workforce by offering an extensive array of training programs, both online and onsite.
Tuition Waivers
Depending on your classification , you, your spouse and your dependent children may qualify for full tuition waiver. It's a great way to earn a degree from a top public university at a fraction of the cost.
Pension Benefits
Helping you meet your income needs in retirement.
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans
Additional opportunities to save for retirement. Choose from 403(b) and 457 plans administered by Empower.
Retiree Health Benefits
An important source of medical and dental coverage for people in retirement.
Life Insurance
Basic, supplemental, and voluntary life insurance benefits are available with no medical underwriting when enrolling during the new hire eligibility periods.
Disability Insurance
Short- and long-term disability programs are available that provide income replacement protection should you become disabled on or off the job.