Benefits/Retirement Plans/Wellness
NU Flex Benefits Overview
The University medical, dental and vision plans are three separate plans.
- Employees can choose to enroll in all or some of the plans.
- Employees can also enroll different dependents in different plans.
- Employees must be enrolled in a plan in order to enroll dependents.
- The medical and dental premiums are deducted before taxes.
Health & Retirement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are also known as “Reimbursement Accounts."
These accounts help you reduce your taxes and save money by using pre-tax money to reimburse your out-of-pocket expenses. You can save up to 40% of your pledge amount in lower taxes.
Life Events & Changes
The Life Events section provides you with information to consider when major life changes occur, like marriage, the birth of a child, divorce, etc. occur.
Employee Plus 1 Program
Elect health, dental, vision, and other insurance for same-sex and opposite-sex partners and their dependent children.
Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care insurance is offered through Genworth and covers traditional nursing home care in addition to added services such as adult daycare, assisted living facility care, rehab care, and respite care.
Retiring from the University
NU provides medical, dental, life, dependent life, and long-term care insurance, as well as a tuition scholarship program for retirees and their dependents. An overview of eligibility, social security benefits, and Medicare Insurance can also be found at the link above.
Retirement Plans
Total Compensation Statement
Overview of your earnings and benefits
The Total Compensation Statement is a comprehensive overview of your earnings and benefits. This information is provided to show you the value of your benefits provided by the University of Nebraska.
Your total compensation includes much more than your annual earnings. Your total compensation also includes valuable incentives such as health, retirement, leave, and other benefits.
Your benefits package is paid with money that the University and enrolled employees contribute. We are able to keep your benefits package competitive through the vigilant efforts of our employees to maintain healthy behaviors and spending our plans funds wisely.
To see your Total Compensation Statement:
- Go to Firefly >> Employee Self Service and click on "About Me."
- Scroll down to the Compensation area and you will find a link to your personal Total Compensation Statement.
Durango Discount Program
This program is intended to provide staff, faculty, and students access to a variety of products and services at reduced rates.
Show your valid MavCARD at any of the retailers below for a discount. Check back often as more retailers are added!
Wellness
The Office of Human Resources partners with Campus Wellness to provide resources for overall well-being.
The following resources are provided to help faculty and staff enhance their health and well-being.