In addition to the salary-based contributions required of all employees, part-time employees are required to pay a portion of the state’s cost for health, dental, and dependent coverage. The portion that the state contributes is the same percentage that the employee works. Part-time employees should always attend the benefits overview orientation to learn about waiving coverage and the cost of electing coverage.
Part-time benefits-eligible employees work between 50-99% of a normal work period and include the following groups:
- Permanent non-faculty employees who work at least 50% of the average weekly hours required of a full-time employee in a similar position.
- Faculty employees hired to work only one contract period of 4.5 continuous months with a 100% contract. Since the employee is working only half of a full academic year (9 months), the percentage for insurance purposes is 50%.
Contact your campus UPB Customer Service office for assistance in determining part-time insurance status and premiums. For questions, submit an inquiry to University Payroll & Benefits or call one of the phone numbers below.
UIUC
(217) 265-6363
UIC
(312) 996-7200
UIS
(217) 206-7144
