Benefit Information
Bradley University provides a competitive benefit package for its employees. Basic information about each of the benefit plans can be found on the linked pages. Legal description for all benefit plans is contained in the Summary Plan Description for each plan. Questions concerning all benefits provided by the University should be directed to the Human Resource Department.
Health Insurance
Bradley University Offers PPO and QHDHP options for Health Insurance Coverage. Coverage begins on the first of the month following the date of hire. Open Enrollment is in early November For Qualifying Events contact HR within 31 days of the event for changes/enrollment.
Learn MoreMental Health Resources
Bradley University is dedicated to providing mental health resources to all it's employees.
Learn MoreFaculty and Staff Tuition Benefits
Bradley University provides its employees and certain of their family members opportunities for significant educational cost savings through Tuition Remission and The Tuition Exchange. These benefits represent a long-standing University practice and philosophy to support the higher educational aspirations of employees, spouses and domestic partners, and dependent children.
Learn MoreFlexible Spending Account
The flexible spending account is an annually elected plan for pre-tax dollar contributions to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or dependent care. Open Enrollment for this benefit is in early November.
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Basic Life Insurance is available on a contributory basis with the University paying two-thirds of the total premium for each full-time employee. Employees also have an opportunity to buy additional Voluntary Life Insurance. Coverage is effective on the first of the month following the date of employment.
Learn MoreLong Term Care
Long-term care is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. As an employee, you may purchase coverage during your first 31 days of employment through Unum without an EOI, when choosing benefits that do not exceed the Guarantee Issue limits. This benefit is available for employees and family members.
Learn MoreLong Term Disability
Long-term disability insurance (LTD) is an insurance policy that protects an employee from loss of income in the event that he or she is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. Employee eligibility occurs after 1 year of continuous service at Bradley or if a new full-time employees joins immediately within three months of leaving another group total disability insurance plan (proof of coverage required).
Learn MoreTIAA
The 403(b) retirement plan at Bradley University is maintained by TIAA. Retirement planning is the process of determining retirement income goals and the actions and decisions necessary to achieve those goals.
Learn MoreSocial Security
Bradley participates in the Social Security program with equal contributions from the employee at the current legal rate.
Learn MoreHumana Medicare Advantage
Medicare-eligible retirees 65 and older may choose to participate in Bradley's Humana Medicare Advantage plan.
Learn MoreWorkers Compensation
Workers compensation is a form of insurance payment to employees if they are injured at work or become sick due to their work. Please report any injury or sickness to the HR Department as soon as possible.
Learn MoreWellness
Bradley supports healthy bodies and minds, offering counseling, guidance, and other resources for personal and work-life issues.
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