UVA Medical Center Benefits Overview

This outline provides a brief description of benefits available through the University of Virginia to new full-time and Flex Option Medical Center Staff employees. For additional information, please contact the Benefits Division at (434) 924-4392, email or visit the Medical Center Benefits web page .

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Begin accruing PTO on date of hire based on years of service as follows:

Service	Annual Accrual	Carry Over Max	Annual Cash Out
0-4 Yrs	208 hrs. (26 days)	312 hrs.	70 hrs.
5-9	232 (29 days)	348	80
10-19	256 (32 days)	384	80
20+	288 (36 days)	432	80

Accrual rates based on full-time employment.

Short-term Disability

Enrolled in this employer-paid benefit after 180 days of employment:
This plan provides a weekly benefit of 60% of your base salary with a maximum of $1,100 a week after a two week waiting period.

Long-term Disability

Enrolled in this employer-paid benefit on date of hire:
This plan provides a weekly benefit of 60% of your base salary with a maximum of $10,000 a month after a six month waiting period. Employee has option of purchasing a higher benefit level of 66 2/3%.

Health Insurance

Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following date of hire (if hired on the 1st day of the month, coverage is effective that day):
Medical services including mental health and substance abuse through Southern Health. Dental plan through United Concordia. Discounted vision services through Eye Benefits.

Coverage Level Monthly Premium	Monthly Premium
	(Effective 01.01.10)
Single	$47
Employee + Child	$166
Employee + Spouse	$193
Family	$370
Double State - 2 Full-time	$334
Sallaried State employees with children

Optional Vision Insurance

A variety of routine vision services, including eye exams, eyewear and contact lenses are available through Davis Vision:

Coverage Level	Monthly Premium
	Effective 01.01.10
Single	$12
Employee + Child	$47
Employee + Spouse	$54
Family	$116
Double State -2 Full-time	$80
Sallaried State employees with children

Life Insurance

Coverage begins on 1st day of the month following date of hire (if hired on the 1st day of the month, coverage is effective that day):
Basic life insurance is provided free of charge in the amount of $25,000. Supplemental life insurance may be purchased up to a maximum combined basic and supplemental benefit of $500,000 subject to evidence of insurability. Coverage for a spouse and dependent children is also available.

Retirement

Employee is enrolled on date of hire and is 100% vested after 24 months of employment:
The Medical Center Retirement Plan is a defined contribution plan with retirement benefits based on tax-deferred accumulation. The current employer contribution is 4% of salary. Investment options are available through TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, or Fidelity.

Tax-Deferred Savings Program (403B)

Employee may participate in a tax-deferred savings plan on date of hire and will be 100%vested in employer matching contributions after 24 months of employment:
Employees in the Medical Center Retirement Plan who make tax-deferred contributions to savings plans with TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, or Fidelity will receive a matching employer contribution. A minimum contribution of $25 per month is required. Employee contributions will be matched at 50% up to 4% of salary, not to exceed a 2% employer matching contribution.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible to enroll on 1st day of the month following date of hire:
Dependent Care Helps employees budget and pay for work-related dependent care on a pre-tax basis.