Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits programs. Human Resources' goal is to continue to provide Rensselaer employees and their eligible family members with an affordable and comprehensive benefits package while managing the escalating health care costs.
A summary of the benefits available to eligible employees appears below. During Rensselaer's annual open enrollment period, employees can change their benefit selections by logging into Benelogic with their RCS ID and password.
***Effective August 16, 2021, multi-factor authentication will be required to log into Benelogic. To access Benelogic, login with your RCS userID and password; you will then be prompted to complete a second factor authentication via Duo, Rensselaer's MFA service. If you are not already enrolled in Duo, please refer to the "Duo Mobile - Multi-Factor Authentication" ITSSC article for instructions.***
Please contact the Division of Human Resources Benefits and Retirement with any question regarding Rensselaer's Benefits Program. If you have any questions about enrolling or using DUO, please contact the helpdesk.
| Coverage/Carrier | Program Description | Contact Information |
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| Medical |
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| Capital District Physicians Health Network | - Rensselaer HMO Plan: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan with no out-of-network benefits (except for true emergencies); primary care physician required with this plan
- The Rensselaer Health Plan: Point of Service (POS) plan with preset co-pays for in-network services; may use in and out-of-network providers
| 1 (877) 724-2579 |
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| Prescription Drug Coverage |
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| Capital Rx | - Automatically included with medical plan
- 30-day supply of drugs available at retail locations
- 90-day supply of drugs available via home delivery (ConnectRx) and mail order services (Wegmans or Costco)
- Specialty medications are managed by CVS Specialty Pharmacy Services
| 1 (888) 292-6330 |
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| Dental |
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| MetLife | - Preventive services covered at 100% are not subject to the deductible, and do not accumulate toward the annual benefit maximum
- Most other services covered at a percentage after the annual deductible has been met
- Orthodontia coverage for adults and dependent children
| 1 (800) 932-0783 |
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| Vision |
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| The Standard/EyeMed | - May use in-network and out-of-network providers
- Exam and lenses allowance every 12 months
- Frame allowance every 24 months
| 1 (866) 289-0614 |
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| Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) |
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| Optum Financial | - Health Care FSA: Participants may elect up to set aside funds on a pre-tax basis for eligible health expenses.
- Dependent Care FSA: Participants may put aside funds on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses
- Annual maximums are determined by the IRS and share ahead of Open Enrollment each year. Review the Benefits Guide for current annual maximums.
| 1 (877) 292-4040 |
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| Basic Life and AD&D |
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| Guardian | - Rensselaer paid Life Insurance coverage up to 2.25 times base annual earnings
- Benefit reduction begins at age 65
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance included provides an additional benefit if you lose your life, sight, hearing, speech, or limbs in an accident
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
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| Voluntary Life Insurance |
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| Guardian | - Employee-paid coverage, with option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for themselves, their spouse, and any dependent children up to age 26
- Eligible faculty and staff may elect up to 4.5 times their base annual earnings, up to maximum benefit of $600,000
- Those who elect at least $10,000 in voluntary life insurance may also elect up to $30,000 guaranteed issue or $250,000 (with EOI) for their spouse, and $10,000 for each dependent child
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
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| Supplemental AD&D Insurance |
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| Zurich Insurance Company | - Option to purchase additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in increments of $10,000, up to a maximum benefit of $350,000
- Optional coverage is also available for a spouse (up to age 70) and children (up to age 26)
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
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| Travel Insurance |
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| International SOS | - Access to medical and safety resources for both business and personal travel
- Rensselaer pays 100% of cost
- $150,000 benefit if the employee dies while traveling on Rensselaer business
| 1 (800) 523-6586 |
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| Short-Term Disability (NYDBL) & New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) |
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| Guardian | - Pay and leave benefits for eligible staff upon review and approval of qualified leave requests
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
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| Long-Term Disability |
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| Guardian | - Rensselaer pays 100% of the cost of the base plan
- Base plan replaces 60% of the employee's monthly income, up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month; benefits continue as long as the employee meets the definition of disability until age 65
- Option to purchase additional coverage via Buy-Up option
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
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| Retirement Plans |
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Fidelity Investments TIAA | - Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - Minimum of 1% of applicable pay is deducted from pay on a pre-tax basis; Rensselaer contributes 8% of applicable pay
- Option to put aside additional money for retirement on a pre-tax contribution/tax-deferred basis and after-tax Roth contribution/tax-free earning basis
| 1 (800) 343-0860 1 (800) 842-2776 |
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| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
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Employee Assistance Program-BHS Username is RPI | - Professional and confidential assistance to help with personal and professional problems
| 1 (800) 327-2251 |
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| Benefits Hotline |
| PSA Insurance and Financial Services (Hilb Group) | - PSA is RPI's healthcare coverage broker and is happy to support HR's Total Rewards team as an additional benefits resource for faculty and staff
- Dedicated service team for questions related to benefits, claims and clinical advocacy
| 1 (877) 716-6618 RPI@psafinancial.com |
| Backup Dependent Care Services |
| A New England Nanny | - Child and elder care services at $3/hour co-pay
- Housekeepers, senior care providers, mother’s helpers, and personal assistant services at 50% off on your membership fee
| 1 (518) 453-1000 1 (877) 453-1000 |
| Pre-Tax Parking |
| Parking and Transportation Services | - Parking fees deducted on a pre-tax basis
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| Paid Time Off (PTO) |
| | - Earn PTO each pay period; number of hours vary by position and length of service
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Services |
| Empire State English | - Help for non-native English speakers to achieve personal, professional, and academic goals in English
- Rensselaer will reimburse 75% upon successful completion of course
| 1 (518) 729-5407 |
| Tuition/Scholarship |
| Tuition Benefits | - Tuition reimbursement available for eligible faculty, staff, spouses, and dependent children
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
| Parker School Scholarship | - The Robert C. Parker School offers a $3,000 scholarship to Rensselaer faculty and staff having dependent children who are entering kindergarten through eighth grade. The Parker School offers a progressive approach to education, recognizing that the joy of personal accomplishment is more motivating than a test score. The curriculum, which is designed around thematic project-based learning, blending basic skills with high motivation, allows a student’s natural curiosity and problem-solving abilities to emerge.
| To set up a personal tour, contact visit: https://parkerschool.org/contact/ |
| Adoption Assistance |
| | - Up to $1,500 reimbursement for qualified expenses
| hrmail@rpi.edu |