Coverage/Carrier | Program Description | Contact Information |
Medical |
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
- Traditional Plan option for employees living outside of the Capital District
| 1 (877) 724-2579 |
Prescription Drug Coverage |
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 and mail order services
- Specialty medications are managed by CVS Specialty Pharmacy Services
| 1 (888) 292-6330 |
Dental |
Delta Dental | - 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 |
Vision |
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 |
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) |
Optum Financial | - Health Care FSA: Participants may elect up to set aside $3,050 in 2024 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health expenses
- Dependent Care FSA: Participants may put aside up to $5,000 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses
| 1 (877) 292-4040 |
Basic Life and AD&D |
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 provides an additional benefit if you lose your life, sight, hearing, speech, or limbs in an accident
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
Supplemental Life Insurance |
Guardian | - Employee-paid coverage, with employee option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for themselves, their spouse, and any dependent children up to age 26
- Employees may elect up to 4.5 times their base annual earnings, up to maximum benefit of $600,000
- Employees who elect at least $10,000 in supplemental life insurance may also elect up to $250,000 for their spouse, and $10,000 for each dependent child
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
Supplemental AD&D Insurance |
Zurich Insurance Company | - Employee-paid coverage, with option to purchase additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in increments of $10,000, up to a maximum benefit of $350,000
- Coverage is also available for a spouse (up to age 70) and children (up to age 26)
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
Travel Insurance |
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 |
Short-Term Disability (NYDBL) & New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) |
Guardian | - Pay and leave benefits for eligible employees upon review and approval of qualified leave requests
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
Long-Term Disability |
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
| hrmail@rpi.edu |
Retirement Plans |
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 |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
Employee Assistance Program-BHS Username is RPI | - Professional and confidential assistance to help with personal and professional problems
| 1 (800) 327-2251 |
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 employees, 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 |