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Insurance Benefit Eligibility
University of Central Missouri Procedure
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Procedure Name: Insurance Benefit Eligibility |
Date Approved: Approved by the President on January 1, 2005 |
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Procedure Category: Benefits |
Date Effective: January 1, 2005 |
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Policy Authority:: Board of Governors Policy 1.2.040 |
Date Last Revised: |
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Approval Authority: University President |
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Responsibility: Director of Human Resources |
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Insurance
Details of insurance plans are available on the Human Resources website benefits section.
Eligibility varies and is based on employment categories. Coverage is available the
1st of the month after employment.
Regular, Full-time Employees
Central Missouri provides benefit opportunities for regular full-time employees. Some
are paid by the university and others must be purchased by the employee.
Regular, Part-time Employees
UCM does not provide benefits for regular part-time employees. However, part-time
employees may be eligible to purchase certain insurance benefits at their own expense.
Benefits for Dependents of Deceased Employees
The spouse and children of a deceased faculty/staff member who dies while serving
as a regular benefit eligible full-time employee of University of Central Missouri
are entitled to COBRA Continuation Coverage for medical, dental and/or vision insurance,
at their own expense, if they are covered at the time the employee passes away. The
spouse and dependents may maintain coverage on COBRA for up to 36 months.