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       EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE
       UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
2021 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE - UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
TABLE OF CONTENTS

What’s New and Changing .. 3
                                                Welcome to Your 2021 UNE
About Your Benefits.............. 6
                                                    Benefits Package
Medical Benefits................... 7           UNE is committed to providing a competitive and
                                                comprehensive benefits package that provides you
Vision Benefits...................... 11        with several options, enabling you to select the benefits
                                                that are best suited for you and your family. The
Dental Benefits..................... 12         benefits package is designed to help you stay well, both
                                                physically and financially, and provide support and
Flexible Spending                               financial protection if the need arises.
Accounts.............................. 14
                                                The benefits package includes group Medical, Dental,
Disability Insurance............ 15             Vision, Life, and Disability insurance coverage. Health
                                                Savings Account funds, tax-advantaged Flexible
Life and Accidental Death &                     Spending Accounts, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan are
Dismemberment                                   also offered.
Insurance............................. 16
                                                UNE provides a Wellness Program to all benefits-
Wellness Program............... 17              eligible employees, offering opportunities for
                                                employees to learn, practice, and be rewarded for
Health Advocate.................. 18            healthy habits. You also have access to Health Advocate,
                                                a free and confidential service designed to help you
Employee Assistance                             navigate insurance issues.
Program............................... 19
                                                In an effort to support your personal circumstances,
403(b) Retirement                               a variety of voluntary insurance products are offered
Plan...................................... 19   through payroll deductions. Details on each of these
                                                programs are outlined within this guide.
Higher Education
Benefits................................ 20

Paid Time Off....................... 21

Additional Benefits.............. 22

Important Contacts............. 23               For additional information please contact your Human
                                                 Resources Department at (207) 602-2394 or email
                                                 Human Resources at hr@une.edu.

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WHAT’S NEW AND CHANGING FOR 2021

CHANGED: Medical
The Basic and Enhanced Plan offerings remain the same. There are no plan design changes for these two offerings.
Effective January 1, 2021, UNE will offer a Point of Service (POS) HDHP w/HSA. This will replace the PPO HDHP w/
HSA. A POS health plan requires you to select a primary care provider (PCP) and obtain a referral in order to see
certain specialists.

What is a POS plan? The Point of Service (or POS plan) still offers you flexible choices for your health care needs. You
still have in and out of network benefits. You will now be required to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) as part of
the enrollment process. If you do not provide a PCP, Harvard Pilgrim will assign one to you and any dependents on your
policy.

Your PCP is the doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner who will see you for routine check-ups and treat you
when you’re sick or injured. In the past you may have had a PCP, but it was not a requirement. You will receive a letter
with the name of the provider that you have been assigned, but you will need to log in to your member account at www.
harvardpilgrim.org once your coverage becomes effective to see who you were assigned and to make any changes.

If you see an out-of-network provider, it’s possible that the provider will charge more than Harvard Pilgrim’s allowed
amount for the care you received. In that case, you would be responsible for paying the difference between the
provider’s charges and Harvard Pilgrim’s allowed amount; this is sometimes called “balance billing.” The balance you pay
would not count toward your out-of-pocket maximum. This is not any different than it was under the prior plan. We just
wanted to remind you of how seeking care out-of-network may impact you financially.

When can I elect a PCP in the Harvard Pilgrim Portal? On January 1, 2021 you will be able to log into the Harvard
Pilgrim Portal and select a PCP for you and your dependents. You are unable to take this step until January 1, 2021. It
is important that you do it immediately on or after January 1, 2021. You may also contact Harvard Pilgrim’s member
services team on or after January 1, 2021 at 888-333-4752.

What if I do not elect a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or the auto assigned PCP does not reflect my actual PCP? If a
claim is submitted and Harvard Pilgrim has a different PCP or no PCP listed in their system, the claim will not process
appropriately. It could result in the claim being processed out-of-network and would result in you incurring higher costs.
You are responsible for checking the accuracy of your PCP and your dependent’s PCP.

How do I find the name of an in-network (or participating) provider? To find the names of in-network participating
PCPs, use the provider look-up at www.harvardpilgrim.org. You can also call Harvard Pilgrim for help and to request a
copy of the Provider Directory. The call and the directory are free.

Why am I required to have a PCP? Under the POS HDHP w/HSA plan your PCP will deliver or arrange for your medical
care. If you require care from a specialist a referral is required. You will need your PCP to provide a referral for you to
seek care from the specialist.

If you receive a referral from your PCP to see an in-network (participating) specialist you will typically have lower cost
share (e.g., deductibles and coinsurance.) This is no different than what it was under the former plan, other than the
requirement for the referral.

If you receive a referral from your PCP to see an out-of-network (non-participating) specialist you will typically have
higher cost sharing than in-network as you are subject to the out-of-network benefit schedule. This is no different than
what it was under the former plan, other than the requirement for the referral.

If you do not obtain a referral, you will be subject to the out-of-network benefits schedule. It is important to note that
even if you see an in-network specialist and you did not get a referral, you are subject to the out-of-network benefit
schedule.
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WHAT’S NEW AND CHANGING FOR 2021
Am I required to have a PCP for a family member (like a college student) who lives outside the plans service area? If
you or your family members (like college students) live outside of the plan’s service area, you are not required to have
a PCP and you do not need referrals to see specialists. However, you should try to see a Harvard Pilgrim participating
provider so you’ll have lower out-of-pocket costs. If you or your family members receive care from a non-participating
provider, you will be covered at the out-of-network benefit level. Please note: the service area is Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Are there services that do not require a referral? Yes, the following services do not require a referral. However, if
treatment is provided by an out-of-network provider, you will be subject to the out-of-network benefit schedule.

  •    Acupuncture
  •    Chiropractic Care
  •    Annual Eye Exams
  •    OB/GYN
  •    Urgent Care

What are the referral requirements for Mental Health Care? There are no referral requirements for this benefit.
HOWEVER, the services could require an authorization/notification and therefore we recommend you should ALWAYS
contact the Behavioral Health Access Center at 1-888-777-4742 for any mental health or substance use disorder
treatment. For additional details about how Mental Health is covered please refer to the Summary Plan Document.

It is also important to note that if you are seeking prior authorization from an out-of-network service provider, you as
the member are responsible to call the Behavioral Health Access Center. If you are seeking services from an in-network
provider, your PCP should contact the Behavioral Health Access Center.

Do I need a referral for emergency care? In an emergency (e.g., heart attack, stroke, choking, seizure or loss of
consciousness), go to the nearest emergency facility, or call 911 or another local emergency number. Once you are out of
the hospital, please follow up with your PCP for any additional care you may need.

If I am currently seeing a specialist will I need a referral for continued care? Yes, if you are currently seeing a specialist
you will be required to obtain a referral from your PCP to continue to see this specialist.

How and when do I obtain a referral from my PCP for continued care from my current specialist? You may request
the referral now. You do not need to wait for the POS HDHP w/HSA effective date of January 1, 2021. We suggest doing
this now so that there is no interruption to your care. You should contact your current PCP and ask that they provide
a referral to your current specialist as your plan will be moving to a POS HDHP w/HSA platform effective January 1,
2021 and will require a referral. We recommend you follow-up with your PCP on or after January 1, 2021 to ensure your
provider completed the referral.

Have my health insurance premiums changed for January 1, 2021? Yes, effective January 1, 2021, the POS HDHP
w/HSA contributions increased by 3% and the Basic and Enhanced plans increased by 5%. Please see page 10 of this
booklet for the monthly premiums.

CHANGED: Over-the-Counter Medicine
Certain Over-the-Counter (OTC) coverage will be added to all plans (POS HDHP w/HSA, Basic, and Enhanced). These
medications will be covered at the Tier 1 co-pay level when a doctor’s prescription is provided.

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WHAT’S NEW AND CHANGING FOR 2021

CHANGED: Health Savings Account (HSA)
Effective January 1, 2021, UNE will change the employer HSA contribution frequency. In the past we have contributed
the employer contribution 2x per year. Effective January 1, 2021, we will begin making contributions on a per pay period
basis, still contributing up to $2,600 annually.

CHANGED: Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

The Flexible Medical Spending Account maximum has increased from $2,700 to $2,750 effective January 1, 2021.

NEW: My Health Math (MHM)
MHM is now offering an online platform, in addition to the phone consultations. Not everyone wants to talk to MHM
on the phone, so Online Plus has been added. It’s a HIPAA compliant, easy-to-access online platform that allows you
to enter your projected medical usage directly into the system. From there, you will receive a Comparative Savings
Estimate identical to the one you would have received had you talked with a MHM analyst. Don’t worry, analysts will still
be available if you change your mind and want to schedule a call with MHM! Phone consultations are available in English,
French, and Somali.

Additionally, MHM is implementing an incentive program. MHM will provide a $15 Amazon card to the first 100 UNE
employees that complete a phone call or Online Plus submission between October 19, 2020 - November 11, 2020.

NEW: Voluntary Benefits - Coming Soon
Effective April 1, 2021, the University will be offering two great new voluntary benefits. Please watch for more
information during the first quarter of 2021.

NortonLifeLock
This benefit offers protection for identity theft and for cyber theft. Covid-19 has impacted all employees and everyday
things like shopping and banking online have become a bit more risky and imperative, making you more vulnerable to
cybercriminals. LifeLock, a leader in identity theft protection, and Norton, a pioneer in consumer cybersecurity, are
now one company. This innovative employee benefit plan will help protect your identity, personal information and
connected devices from the myriad of threats you face in your digitally connected home and workplace. Watch for more
information coming soon!

Pet Insurance
Our pets are a part of our families. Nearly 70% of households have pets and the cost for pet care has increased 68%
over the last decade. We are very excited to announce we will be offering Voluntary Pet Insurance through Nationwide
Insurance. Watch for more information coming soon!

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ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Eligibility Information                                  COBRA: Continuing Coverage After
                                                         Termination
Benefits-eligible employees may elect Medical
(with the associated vision) and/or Dental insurance     Under most circumstances, you and your dependents
coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents.      may continue to participate in select benefit plans
If you are a full time benefits-eligible employee        through COBRA Insurance after you terminate
you will automatically be enrolled in UNE’s Basic        employment. You will be advised of your COBRA
Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability policies.           rights if you experience a COBRA qualifying event. For
All benefit-eligible employees have the option           more information contact Group Dynamic at
to purchase Supplemental Life and Short Term             207-781-8800.
Disability. Children can be covered as dependents
on your Medical, Dental and Vision plans until age
26 regardless of student status.
                                                         Section 125 Plan Benefit
                                                         A Section 125 Plan is an IRS-regulated benefit
When Coverage Begins and Ends                            that allows an employee to make certain benefit
                                                         contributions on a pre-tax, rather than an after-tax,
Coverage for eligible new hires begins on the first      basis. Such plans permit Medical, Health Savings
of the month following the date of hire. If you enroll   Account (HSA), Dental, Vision, and FSA contributions
in benefits during UNE’s Open Enrollment period,         by employees to be deducted from earnings before
coverage will begin on January 1st. Coverage for         taxes are calculated. Employees who are eligible and
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits end on the          participate in UNE’s plans will automatically receive
last day of the month following termination from         this benefit.
UNE. All other benefits end on your last day of
employment.

Making Changes During the Year
Generally, you can only change your benefit
elections during the Open Enrollment period,
unless you experience a qualified life event such as
marriage, divorce, birth or adoption, or a change
in your or your spouse’s employment status that
affects benefits eligibility. You must notify HR
within 30 days of a qualified life event.

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MEDICAL BENEFITS

Think Healthy. Live Well. There’s nothing more valuable than your good health! UNE
offers a choice of medical plans that are designed to help you and your family stay
healthy and to provide comprehensive coverage when you need it.

Harvard Pilgrim Medical Plans
UNE offers a choice of three medical plans through
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. If you are enrolled
in the medical plan, vision will be provided by
Guardian.
                                                              Basic
More information about Harvard Pilgrim, including
a list of in-network participating providers, may be
                                                       Employee coinsurance is 20% after $500
obtained by visiting the Harvard Pilgrim webpage
                                                       individual/$1,000 family deductible has been met.
(www.HarvardPilgrim.org).
                                                       Under this plan, office visits require you to pay a $25
                                                       co-payment when you see your in-network Primary
                                                       Care Physician or $50 for an in-network specialist. Some
                                                       provider services may be subject to a plan deductible.
Highlights of the Harvard Pilgrim medical plans        No referral requirement for specialist care. Prescription
include:                                               drugs require a co-payment. One co-payment is required
                                                       when you obtain a 30-day supply of prescription drugs.
•   In-Network Preventive Care services covered        Two co-payments are required for 31 to 90 day supply
    100%                                               for both retail and mail order prescription drugs. The
•   Access to a Harvard Pilgrim Customer Service       co-payment for prescriptions is $15 for generic drugs,
    Representative via toll free number                $30 for preferred name brand drugs, and $50 for non-
•   Online access to view your personal claim          preferred name brand drugs.
    history, account transactions, plan coverage,
    claim forms, and more
•   Cost and quality provider directory to help you
                                                              Enhanced
    compare doctors and medical procedures to
    control your health care spending                  $500 individual/$1,000 family deductible and 0% (zero)
•   Emergency and Urgent Care when you need it         employee coinsurance once deductible has been met.
    anywhere worldwide                                 Under this plan, office visits require you to pay a $20
•   24-hour online urgent care through your plan       co-payment when you see your in-network Primary Care
    with copay                                         Physician or $40 for an in-network specialist. No referral
                                                       requirement for specialist care. Some provider services
                                                       may be subject to a plan deductible. Prescription drugs
                                                       require a co-payment. One co-payment is required
                                                       when you obtain a 30-day supply of prescription drugs.
                                                       Two co-payments are required for 31 to 90 day supply
                                                       for both retail and mail order prescription drugs. The
                                                       co-payment for prescriptions is $10 for generic drugs,
                                                       $20 for preferred name brand drugs, and $35 for non-
                                                       preferred name brand drugs.
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POS High Deductible Health Plan with Health
Savings Account (HSA)                                                  The POS HDHP w/HSA health plan requires
                                                                       you to select a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
10% in-network, 30% out-of-network employee coinsurance;               and obtain a referral in order to see certain
$2,800/$5,600 deductible. Under this plan, all covered medical         specialists. The following services do NOT
and prescription drug expenses accumulate toward the                   require a referral:
deductible. Specified preventive prescription drugs are covered
in full.                                                               •    Acupuncture
                                                                       •    Chiropractic Care
The High Deductible Health Plan associated with the Health             •    Annual Eye Exam
Savings Account (HSA) is a Point of Service Plan offering you          •    OB/GYN
flexibility for your health care needs. If you require care from       •    Urgent Care
a specialist, a referral from your PCP is required. If a referral is
not acquired, your benefit level will be at the out-of-network         PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking Mental Health
benefit level. For eligible participating employees in 2021, UNE       Care, you should ALWAYS contact the Behavioral
will provide the employer HSA contribution on a per pay period         Health Access Center at 1-888-777-4742.
basis. UNE will continue to contribute up to $2,600 annually to
an eligible participating employee’s HSA account.
   •   If electing the high deductible health plan with a health savings account, please be aware that through the
       Patriots Act you may be chosen to verify some of your personal information. You will receive a letter in the
       mail from Benefit Wallet informing you of what is needed to establish your health savings account. Please act
       promptly. Failure to fully open/complete your health savings account by February 28th of the following calendar
       year will cause you to forego any UNE employer contributions to your health savings account, as well as any
       future UNE employer contributions until you take the necessary steps to establish your health savings account.
       You may contact Benefit Wallet with any questions regarding this verification process by calling them at 877-472-
       4200.
   •   If you do not open your health savings account and terminate employment prior to doing so, you will forfeit all
       UNE employer contributions to your health savings account.
   •   Important reminder: IRS regulations do not allow for health savings account funds to be used for eligible expenses
       that are inccured prior to one’s health savings account being successfully opened.

In addition to the deposits made by UNE associated with your health coverage, you can also contribute your own pre-
tax funds into this plan, and you can change your contribution amount at any time during the year. Under IRS rules, the
maximum that can be deposited into your HSA in 2021 is $3,600 if you have employee only coverage or $7,200 if you
have family coverage. Employees who are at least 55 years of age at any point in 2021 can deposit an additional $1,000.
These totals include money from all sources, which means the deposits UNE makes to your account accumulate toward
the maximums. If you have a health savings account, you cannot have other coverage, including Medicare Part A.

The many benefits to maintaining a Health Savings Account
include:                                                                   HSA AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT OPENING
   • Control − You can use the HSA to pay for any qualified
      medical expenses.                                                    If you elect the qualified POS High
   • Flexibility − Your HSA dollars can pay for items                      Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)/Health
      identified under your health insurance plan, but also                Savings Account (HSA) option through UNE’s
      can encompass a broader definition as defined by the                 Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Cafeteria
      IRS which includes dental, vision, orthodontia, and                  Plan, UNE will provide BenefitWallet (BW)
      more.                                                                with data and information requested by BW
   • Portability − You can take your HSA funds with you; the               and reasonably needed by BW in order to
      account belongs to you.                                              open your BW HSA, including accepting the
   • Tax Savings − Your contributions to the HSA are made                  BW HSA terms and conditions and rate and
      with pre-tax dollars.                                                fee schedule on your behalf and agreeing
   • Not Subject to “Use-it-or-lose-it” − Balances roll from               to receive account statements and other
      year to year, so you don’t need a crystal ball to forecast           account documents electronically.
      medical expenses in the next year.

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Medical Plans At-a-Glance
                                      Basic                         Enhanced                   POS HDHP w/HSA
                                              Out-of-                       Out-of-                           Out-of-
     Coverage           In-Network                          In-Network                    In-Network
                                              Network                       Network                           Network
Annual Deductible              $500 Individual                   $500 Individual                $2,800 Individual
                                $1,000 Family                     $1,000 Family                  $5,600 Family
Annual Out-of-                $3,500 Individual                 $3,000 Individual       $3,000 Individual       $6,000
Pocket Maximum                 $7,000 Family                     $6,000 Family           $6,000 Family        Individual
                                                                                                            $12,000 Family
Lifetime Maximum         Unlimited            Unlimited      Unlimited      Unlimited      Unlimited          Unlimited
Preventive Services      No Charge            Deductible    No Charge      Deductible      No Charge          Deductible
                                              then 40%                     then 20%                           then 30%
Routine                  No Charge            Deductible    No Charge      Deductible      No Charge          Deductible
Mammograms                                    then 40%                     then 20%                           then 30%
Primary Care Visit       $25 Copay            Deductible    $20 Copay      Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
                                              then 40%                     then 20%         10%               then 30%
Specialist Visit*        $50 Copay            Deductible    $40 Copay      Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
                                              then 40%                     then 20%         10%               then 30%
Chiropractic             $25 Copay            Deductible    $20 Copay      Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
Services                                      then 40%                     then 20%         10%               then 30%
Outpatient Services Deductible then           Deductible    Deductible     Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
(Diagnostic/X-ray/      20%                   then 40%        only         then 20%         10%               then 30%
Lab Services)
Outpatient             Deductible then        Deductible    Deductible     Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
Complex Services           20%                then 40%        only         then 20%         10%               then 30%
(MRI, CAT, PET
Scans, etc.)
Inpatient Hospital     Deductible then        Deductible    Deductible     Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
Services                   20%                then 40%        only         then 20%         10%               then 30%

Outpatient Surgery     Deductible then        Deductible    Deductible     Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
                           20%                then 40%        only         then 20%         10%               then 30%
Emergency Room           $150 then            $150 then     $100 then      $100 then    Deductible then       Deductible
(waived if admitted)     deductible           deductible    deductible     deductible       10%               then 10%
Outpatient Mental        $25 Copay            Deductible    $20 Copay      Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
Health Benefits                               then 40%                     then 20%         10%               then 30%
Inpatient Mental       Deductible then        Deductible    Deductible     Deductible   Deductible then       Deductible
Health Benefits            20%                then 40%        only         then 20%         10%               then 30%
Pharmacy Benefit           Retail             Retail           Retail        Retail        Retail / Mail     Not Covered
                       $15/$30/$50         $15/$30/$50      $10/$20/$35   $10/$20/$35         Order
                        Mail Order          Mail Order       Mail Order    Mail Order   Preventive Drugs
                       $30/$60/$100       $30/$60/$100      $20/$40/$70   $20/$40/$70      No Charge
                                                                                         All other drugs
                                                                                         deductible then
                                                                                          covered in full

*The POS HDHP w/HSA health plan now requires you to have a referral to see certain specialists. However, you do not need
a referral for apuncture, chiropractic care, annual eye exams, OB/GYN, and urgent care.

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Monthly Medical Plan Premium Contributions
Monthly Cost for 12 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                               Full Time 12 Month Paid                     Half Time 12 Month Paid
                                                        HDHP w/                                    HDHP w/
                           Basic          Enhanced                     Basic         Enhanced
                                                         HSA                                        HSA
Single Person Coverage    $92.40          $233.02        $64.34      $137.80          $516.16      $101.86
One parent & Child/ren    $231.24         $395.22       $159.16      $697.24          $942.02      $547.66
Coverage
Two Adult Coverage        $408.74         $633.04       $310.48      $971.62         $1,272.46     $778.76
Family Coverage           $418.08         $710.66       $331.94      $1,071.64       $1,428.02     $876.18

Monthly Cost for 11 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                                   Full Time 11 Month Paid                 Half Time 11 Month Paid
                                                        HDHP w/                                    HDHP w/
                           Basic          Enhanced                     Basic         Enhanced
                                                         HSA                                        HSA
Single Person Coverage    $100.80          $254.20          $70.18   $150.34          $563.08       $111.14
One parent & Child/ren    $252.26          $431.16      $173.62      $760.62         $1,027.66      $597.44
Coverage
Two Adult Coverage        $445.90          $690.58      $338.70      $1,059.96       $1,388.12      $849.56
Family Coverage           $456.10          $775.26      $362.12      $1,169.04       $1,557.84      $955.84

Monthly Cost for 10 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                                   Full Time 10 Month Paid                     Half Time 10 Month Paid
                                                        HDHP w/                                    HDHP w/
                           Basic          Enhanced                     Basic         Enhanced
                                                         HSA                                        HSA
 Single Person Coverage   $110.88          $279.62          $77.20    $165.36         $619.40       $122.24
 One parent & Child/ren   $277.48          $474.26       $190.98      $836.68        $1,130.44      $657.18
 Coverage
 Two Adult Coverage       $490.50          $759.66       $372.58     $1,165.96       $1,526.96      $934.52
 Family Coverage          $501.72          $852.78       $398.34     $1,285.96       $1,713.62     $1,051.42

Monthly Cost for 9 Month Faculty/Professional Staff
                                   Full Time 9 Month Paid                      Half Time 9 Month Paid
                                                        HDHP w/                                    HDHP w/
                           Basic          Enhanced                     Basic         Enhanced
                                                         HSA                                        HSA
 Single Person Coverage   $123.20          $310.70          $85.78    $183.72         $688.22       $135.82
 One parent & Child/ren   $308.30          $526.96       $212.20      $929.64        $1,256.04      $730.20
 Coverage
 Two Adult Coverage       $545.00          $844.06       $413.98     $1,295.52       $1,696.62     $1,038.34
 Family Coverage          $557.44          $947.54       $442.60     $1,428.84       $1,904.02     $1,168.24

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VISION BENEFITS

If you elect medical coverage, vision benefits are provided to you through Guardian
Insurance Company.

The VSP Full Feature Plan provides care for a routine eye exam annually including but not limited to eye
health examination, dilation, refraction and hardware coverage for lenses, frames or contacts. The Basic
and Enhanced In-Network Plans and the POS HDHP w/HSA Plan include medical eye care coverage
only for treatment of eye conditions. Go to www.guardiananytime.com and search for a provider in the
Guardian network.

                                                      VSP Full Feature Plan
Coverage
                                 In-Network (Copay)                  Out-of-Network (Before Copay)
Exam Copay
                                          $25                                    $39 max

Exam Allowance
(one per frequency,                                       Calendar Year
no age limit)
Base Lenses: (Every other calendar year)
Single Vision
                                          $25                                    $23 max
Allowance
Bifocal Allowance                         $25                                    $37 max
Trifocal Allowance                        $25                                    $49 max
Lenticular                                $25                                    $64 max
Frame Retail
Allowance (every          $130 retail max + 20% off balance                      $46 max
other year)
Contact Lenses Benefits (In lieu of eyeglass lenses and/or frames
Medically Necessary                       $25                                    $210 max
Elective Materials             $130 max (copay waived)                    $100 max (copay waived)
Elective Fitting and   Included in the Contact Lens Allowance.
                                                               Included in the Contact Lens Allowance.
Evaluation                       15% discount on fee.

                                           UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 11
DENTAL BENEFITS

You have the ability to purchase dental insurance benefits on a pre-tax basis. UNE
provides the option to choose between two dental plans through Northeast Delta
Dental so that you can elect a plan that works best for you and your family.

More information about Delta Dental, including a list of in-network participating providers, may be
obtained by visiting the Delta Dental webpage (www.nedelta.com).

                                      Northeast Delta Dental Basic                      Northeast Delta Dental
                                                Option*                                   Enhanced Option*

 Annual Deductible                   $25 / $75 Deductible Per Person/              $25 / $75 Deductible Per Person/
                                         Family Per Calendar Year                      Family Per Calendar Year
                                        Deductible applies to Basic                   Deductible applies to Basic
                                     Restorative and Major Restorative             Restorative and Major Restorative
                                                  Services                                      Services
 Annual Benefit Maximum               $1,000 Calendar Year Maximum                  $1,500 Calendar Year Maximum
 Diagnostic & Prevention                      Deductible Waived                             Deductible Waived
 Services                                       Plan pays 80%                                Plan pays 100%
 Basic Restorative Services            Deductible then plan pays 50%                 Deductible then plan pays 80%
 Major Restorative Services            Deductible then plan pays 50%                 Deductible then plan pays 50%
* The cost share for these services is based on your use of a Delta Dental in-network participating provider. If you visit an
out of network dentist, you may be required to submit your own claim and pay for services at the time they are provided.
Payment to out of network dentists will be limited to the lesser of the dentist’s actual submitted charge or Delta Dental’s
allowance for out of network dentists in the geographic area in which services are provided.

Monthly Dental Plan Contributions
Monthly Dental Cost for 12 Month Faculty/Professional Staff
                                        Full Time 12 Month Paid                           Half Time 12 Month Paid
                                                          Northeast Delta          Northeast Delta        Northeast Delta
                               Northeast Delta
                                                          Dental Enhanced           Dental Basic          Dental Enhanced
                              Dental Basic Option
                                                              Option                   Option                 Option
Single Person Coverage                $4.70                    $19.14                   $16.32                  $30.76
One parent & Child/ren               $28.54                    $54.06                   $40.16                  $65.70
Coverage
Two Adult Coverage                   $46.92                    $81.00                   $58.56                  $92.62
Family Coverage                      $56.42                    $97.30                   $64.66                 $108.94

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Monthly Dental Cost for 11 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                                  Full Time 11 Month Paid                Half Time 11 Month Paid
                                                 Northeast Delta    Northeast Delta   Northeast Delta
                           Northeast Delta
                                                 Dental Enhanced     Dental Basic     Dental Enhanced
                          Dental Basic Option
                                                     Option             Option            Option
Single Person Coverage          $5.12                 $20.90            $17.82             $33.56
One parent & Child/ren          $31.16                $59.02            $43.82             $71.70
Coverage
Two Adult Coverage              $51.22                $88.34            $63.86            $101.04
Family Coverage                 $61.54               $106.16            $70.52            $118.82

Monthly Dental Cost for 10 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                                   Full Time 10 Month Paid               Half Time 10 Month Paid
                                                 Northeast Delta    Northeast Delta   Northeast Delta
                           Northeast Delta
                                                 Dental Enhanced     Dental Basic     Dental Enhanced
                          Dental Basic Option
                                                     Option             Option            Option
 Single Person Coverage          $5.64                $22.94            $19.60             $36.90
 One parent & Child/ren         $34.24                $64.90            $48.16             $78.84
 Coverage
 Two Adult Coverage             $56.32                $97.20            $70.24             $111.14
 Family Coverage                $67.68                $116.78           $77.60             $130.72

Monthly Dental Cost for 9 Month Faculty/Professional Staff

                                   Full Time 9 Month Paid                 Half Time 9 Month Paid
                                                  Northeast Delta   Northeast Delta    Northeast Delta
                           Northeast Delta
                                                  Dental Enhanced    Dental Basic      Dental Enhanced
                          Dental Basic Option
                                                      Option            Option             Option
 Single Person Coverage          $6.22                $25.48            $21.76             $41.00
 One parent & Child/ren         $38.08                $72.12            $53.54             $87.60
 Coverage
 Two Adult Coverage             $62.58                $108.04           $78.08             $123.50
 Family Coverage                $75.20                $129.72           $86.18             $145.22

                                           UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 13
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSAs)

A Smart Way to Save. With a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can set aside pre-
tax dollars through payroll deductions to pay for certain health care and dependent
care expenses. Plus, you can reduce your tax obligations.

Lower Your Taxes with FSAs                            FSA Decision Guidelines

Each year during Open Enrollment, benefits-           Before participating in an FSA, ask yourself
eligible employees have the option of enrolling in    questions such as:
one or both of the following:
                                                      •     How much were my out-of-pocket health care
•   Health Care FSA – You can contribute                    and dependent care expenses last year?
    between $250 - $2,750 per year to pay for         •     Do I expect to pay for some health care costs
    eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses.            that are not totally covered by my benefits?
•   Dependent Care FSA – You can contribute
    between $250 - $5,000 per year to pay             Please note that you cannot elect a medical FSA if
    for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care         you are on the medical POS HDHP/HSA plan.
    expenses. Typically available for dependent
    children up through age 12.

End result: You pay less tax on a smaller amount of       “GRACE PERIOD”
income and get to keep more take-home pay!
                                                          Regulations allow employers who sponsor
How FSAs Work                                             FSAs the opportunity to add an extension of
                                                          time at the end of the plan year during which
Your contributions will be deducted from your             employees may incur eligible expenses and
paychecks in equal amounts during the plan year.          be reimbursed from their FSA funds. This
                                                          extension of time is called a “grace period.” The
As you pay for eligible expenses out of your own          University of New England has chosen to add
pocket, you are reimbursed from your account(s).          a 2.5 month “grace period” to the 2021 plan
                                                          year.
Money can’t be transferred between accounts for
expense reimbursements.                                   The “grace period” allows you the opportunity
                                                          to spend your 2021 Medical/Dependent Care
You can’t stop or change your FSA contributions           Flexible Spending Account funds up until
during the plan year unless you have a qualified          March 15, 2022. You have until May 30, 2022
life event. You must re-enroll in any FSA each year       to submit any claims incurred during the plan
during the annual Open Enrollment period. Per             year or during the “grace period.”
IRS Regulations, funds not spent by the end of the
grace period will be forfeited.                           If you terminate employment at UNE during
                                                          2021, you have until May 30, 2022 to submit
For more detailed information about eligible              for reimbursement. You may only submit
expenses, please check the Flexible Spending              for expenses incurred up through your
Account website at www.groupdynamic.com or                termination date (unless you elect COBRA for
call the number listed on back cover.                     your FSA).

                                          UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 14
DISABILITY INSURANCE

Disability insurance can provide a sense of security, knowing that if the unexpected
should happen, you can still provide for yourself and your family.

The Standard is UNE’s Life and Disability carrier.        Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
The Standard offers employees the ability to file a
claim with one phone call.                                Short Term Disability provides income when
                                                          benefits-eligible employees are absent from
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance                      work due to a non-occupational illness, injury,
                                                          or pregnancy related disability. When disabled,
Full time benefits-eligible employees will be             benefits typically begin following a 14-day
automatically enrolled in Long Term Disability on         elimination period. The STD benefit replaces a
the first day of the month following their date of        portion of your weekly income, providing funds
hire.                                                     directly to you. The premium cost for this benefit
                                                          is paid by the employee on a post-tax basis. In the
This benefit assures eligible employees 50% of            event of disability, you will not be taxed on any STD
their income ($7,500/month maximum) in the                benefit payments.
event that they are disabled for more than 180
days up to the normal Social Security retirement          STD coverage is available in $50 increments up to a
age based upon the Benefit Table in the Long Term         maximum of 70% of your predictable earnings, with
Disability Summary Plan Document.                         a maximum weekly benefit of $750. The maximum
                                                          benefit period is 180 days.
The premium cost for this benefit is paid by the
employee on a post-tax basis. However, UNE                Short Term Disability rates are calculated based on
provides the employee with income to cover this           age in increments of 5 years. The bracket is based on
premium cost. Therefore, UNE actually provides            your age as of January 1 each plan year. If you have
this coverage to full time employees at virtually no      entered into a new age bracket due to a birthday,
cost. In the event of disability, you will not be taxed   your premiums will automatically increase.
on any LTD benefit payments.
                                                              Employee’s Age as of         Monthly Cost per $10 of
                                                                   1/1/21:                        benefit:
                                                                     Under 30                        $0.533
                                                                       30-34                         $0.533
                                                                       35-39                         $0.533
                                                                       40-44                         $0.533
                                                                       45-49                         $0.504
                                                                       50-54                         $0.582
                                                                       55-59                         $0.698
                                                                       60-64                         $0.843
                                                                       65-69                         $0.989
                                                                        70+                          $1.290
                                                          IMPORTANT: If you sign up for Short Term Disability for the first
                                                          time during Open Enrollment and you become disabled during
                                                          the first 12 months due to physical disease, mental disorder, or
                                                          pregnancy, you will have a 60 day elimination period (instead of
                                                          the regular 14 day elimination period if you sign up during your
                                                          date of hire).

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LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH &
               DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Life is constantly changing. UNE knows    Life Insurance Rates
how important it is to make sure you have    Employee’s Age as of                             Monthly Cost per $1,000:
enough Iife insurance to protect the ones         1/1/21:
you love.                                         Under 30                                               $0.048
                                                                       30-34                             $0.056
Life Insurance                                                         35-39                             $0.056
If you are a full time benefits-eligible employee, UNE                 40-44                             $0.096
will automatically provide Group Life Insurance                        45-49                             $0.140
coverage (which includes Accidental Death &                            50-54                             $0.220
Dismemberment coverage) to you at no cost through
                                                                       55-59                             $0.420
The Standard. Coverage is equivalent to one times
annual base salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000.                 60-64                             $0.656
UNE also provides a $2.50 monthly credit to use to                     65-69                             $1.008
purchase additional life insurance, pay toward other                     70+                             $2.050
benefits, or take in cash. The maximum coverage
amount is $300,000 and the minimum is $20,000.             EXAMPLE: If your annual salary is $20,000 and you
                                                           are 36 years old, and you wish to purchase your salary
Half time employees do not receive the annual base         equivalent in life insurance, you would buy $20,000 in life
salary core coverage or the $2.50 per month credit.        insurance at $0.056 per thousand per month, or $1.12
However, half time employees may purchase basic life       per month. If you want twice your salary equivalent in
insurance in multiples of 1-4 times their annual salary.   insurance, you would need to buy $40,000 at $0.056 per
                                                           thousand, or $2.24.
Voluntary Life Insurance                                   IMPORTANT: The maximum total life insurance you
                                                           may purchase is four times your salary, up to $500,000.
UNE offers additional Life Insurance to be purchased       You may purchase $350,000 of this coverage with no
through The Standard. You may purchase this in             evidence of insurability necessary. Amounts in excess
increments of 1, 2, 3, or 4 times your annual salary,      of $350,000 will require that you answer questions
up to $350,000 with no evidence of insurability            about your health history. You will need to go through
necessary. For example:                                    the Evidence of Insurability process. This process will
  Full Time		UNE		Total                                    determine if your election is approved by The Standard.
  Employee Purchased Provided = Coverage                   Contact HR or The Standard for this form. It is also
                                                           located on the UNE Human Resources website. Failure to
  1 x Annual Salary + 1 x Annual Salary = 2 x Annual       go through the EOI process may affect your benefit.
  					                                     Salary
  2 x Annual Salary + 1 x Annual Salary = 3 x Annual       * Life Insurance benefits and associated premiums are reduced by 50%
  					                                     Salary         after you reach age 70. Consider this change during Open Enrollment
  Half Time				Total                                       so you can make sure you have appropriate coverage for when you
  Employee Purchased		                  = Coverage
                                                           reach age 70.
  1 x Annual Salary 		                =    1 x Annual
  					                                      Salary        Accidental Death &
  2 x Annual Salary

                                      =    2 x Annual
                                             Salary
                                                           Dismemberment Insurance
                                                           If you are a full time benefits-eligible employee, UNE will
Life insurance rates are calculated based on age in        automatically provide Group Life Insurance coverage
increments of 5 years. The bracket is based on your        which includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
age as of January 1 each year. If you have entered into    coverage to you at no cost through The Standard.
a new age bracket due to a birthday, your premiums         Coverage is equivalent to one times annual base salary,
will automatically increase.                               rounded to the next higher $1,000.

                                               UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 16
WELLNESS PROGRAM
A strong organization cannot exist without healthy employees. The choices we make
in our everyday Iives can help lead us to being healthier and happier. UNE offers a
comprehensive wellness program as part of our overall benefit package.

Our Wellness Program is open to all benefits-
eligible employees and offers a variety of tools
to support a healthy lifestyle and encourage
employees to be physically and mentally healthy
and happy!

Wellness Rewards Program

Benefits-eligible employees may participate in
the Wellness Rewards Program . This program
is offered to assist in rewarding employees for
taking positive preventive measures over their
health. You have the ability to earn points that can
be redeemed in the form of a gift card if you take
certain preventive measures such as having an
annual exam, completing a biometric screening,
completing an online health assessment, and much
more. Please visit the Human Resources website
for more information.

Recreation Center

Eligible University employees have access, at
no cost, to the University’s athletic complex
(weight training, swimming pool, indoor running
track, gymnasium, etc). Guests may access UNE
Recreation Centers at no cost on Friday evening,
Saturday, and Sunday, when accompanied by
the employee. UNE provides other wellness
opportunities throughout the year, including yoga,
Zumba, Wellness Fairs, an annual Fun Run/Walk,
and much more. Please visit the Human Resources
website for more information.

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HEALTH ADVOCATE
Health Advocate is the nation’s leading healthcare advocacy and assistance
company. Their comprehensive service helps members deal with clinical, insurance,
and administrative issues involving medical, hospital, dental, pharmacy, and other
healthcare. Their goal is to help members obtain the most from their healthcare
experience.

Health Advocate is a service provided by UNE at no        How Health Advocate Helps
cost to you. This service is available to all benefits-
eligible employees and your eligible family members.       •   Find qualified doctors, dentists, hospitals, and
With this service you have confidential, unlimited             other healthcare providers anywhere in the
access to a Personal Health Advocate who can help              country.
you resolve healthcare and insurance related issues        •   Expedite appointments including those with
through a single toll free number.                             hard-to-reach specialists.
                                                           •   Arrange for specialized treatments and tests.
The Health Advocate service is centered on a team          •   Provide comparative health cost estimates.
of Personal Health Advocates, typically registered         •   Help resolve insurance claims.
nurses, supported by medical directors and benefits        •   Negotiate billing and payment arrangements.
and claims specialists. The highly personalized            •   Assist with eldercare such as finding adult
services range from addressing a host of healthcare            daycare, assisted living and other related
and insurance-related issues to providing one-on-              issues facing parents and parents-in-law.
one support for improving health and well-being.           •   Work with insurance companies to obtain
Coverage extends to the employee, spouse or                    appropriate approvals for needed services.
domestic partner, dependent children, parents, and         •   Obtain unbiased health information about
parents-in-law.                                                complex medical conditions to help make
                                                               informed decisions.
                                                           •   Answer questions about test results,
                                                               treatments, and medication prescribed by the
                                                               physician.
                                                           •   Assist in the transfer of medical records,
                                                               x-rays, and lab results.
                                                           •   Locate and research the newest treatments
                                                               for a medical condition.
                                                           •   Explain benefits and help facilitate access to
                                                               appropriate care.
                                                           •   To access Health Advocate 24 hours a day call
                                                               866-695-8622 or visit www.healthadvocate.
                                                               com/une.

                                              UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 18
403(b) RETIREMENT
UNE’s 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is designed to help you prepare for a secure financial
future.
UNE provides 403(b) pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plan opportunities for full time and half time
benefit-eligible employees upon enrollment.

Employees can elect to contribute in any combination of the pre-tax and post-tax savings options up to the IRS
annual contribution limits. UNE will match actively contributing participants on a dollar for dollar basis up to 8%
of the employee’s pre-tax salary deferral. UNE will not match participant post-tax contributions (referred to as a
Roth).

Employees select their 403(b) retirement plan investment funds directly through Fidelity Investments. Fidelity
Investments’ representatives and their online retirement planning tools can assist with your retirement planning
decisions.

           EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Life is unpredictable. To help you and your household members cope with everyday
life, work challenges, stress, family problems, and other personal issues, an Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through
Cigna.
This service is completely confidential and is available to all employees and
their household members. Enrollment is automatic for all employees and UNE
pays the full cost for this coverage. Benefits include confidential access to the
following:

  •   Face-to-face counseling sessions: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions
      with a counselor in your area.
  •   Legal assistance: 30-minute consultation with an attorney face-to-face
      or by phone.
  •   Financial: 30-minute telephone consultation with a qualified specialist
      on topics such as debt counseling or planning for retirement.
  •   Parenting: Resources and referrals for childcare providers, before
      and after school programs, camps, adoption organizations, child
      development, prenatal care and more.
  •   Eldercare: Resources and referrals for home health agencies, assisted
      living facilities, social and recreational programs, and long-distance
      caregiving.
  •   Pet care: Resources and referrals for pet sitting, obedience training,
      veterinarians, and pet stores.
  •   Identity theft: 60-minute consultation with a fraud resolution
      specialist.
To access these services, you can call 877-622-4327 or log in to mycigna.com (employer ID: une).

                                               UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 19
HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS
UNE offers employees opportunities for educational enrichment and career
development. In addition to your own personal development, your dependents can apply
to participate in several higher education tuition benefits offered by the University.

Tuition Grant in Aid                                    UNE Blue Scholar Program

Employees                                               After an employee has reached at least ten years of
                                                        continuous and uninterrupted full time service, their
Benefits-eligible employees may take courses at UNE     dependents may apply for the UNE Blue Scholar
at a discount. Undergraduate courses are $50 per        Program. This program awards between $10,000
course and graduate courses are $100 per course.        and $25,000 (depending on years of service), and can
Full time employees are limited to 2 courses per        be used towards the direct billed cost of attendance
semester; half time employees may take 1 course per     at any regionally accredited institution.
semester.
                                                        Council of Independent Colleges
Employee’s Dependents
                                                        Dependent children of full time UNE employees who
Children                                                have completed at least one year of uninterrupted
Regular full time employee’s dependents may take        full time service are eligible to apply to attend
course work at a discount for undergraduate course      any of the 300+ private independent colleges
work in non-enrollment capped programs for their        (participating in the Council of Independent Colleges
dependent child(ren) or stepchild(ren) (to age          Program) tuition free. Employees must continue to
24). After merit aid is awarded (if applicable) the     be employed full time by UNE for the full duration of
remaining balance of tuition will be discounted by      the CIC period in order for the benefits to continue.
20% for each year of continuous uninterrupted full      Visit the CIC Web Page (www.cic.edu) for a list of
time service. The chart below illustrates the tuition   participating CIC-TEP institutions.
discount based on continuous years of service:
                                                        Tuition Exchange Program
    Tuition Grant in Aid      Discount Percentage

           1 Year                     20%               This program is available to regular full time UNE
           2 Years                    40%               employees who have completed at least fifteen years
                                                        of uninterrupted full time service (or its equivalent)
           3 Years                    60%
                                                        with the University by their date of application.
           4 Years                    80%               Employees must continue to be employed full time
           5 Years                   100%               by UNE for the full duration of the tuition exchange
                                                        period in order for the benefits to continue. Visit
Spouses and Domestic Partners                           the Tuition Exchange Program Web Page (www.
Spouses and domestic partners of regular full time      tuitionexchange.org) for a list of participating
employees employed for at least one year may take       colleges.
one course per semester (not to exceed four credits
per semester) at a discount. Non-enrollment capped      Please refer to the Personnel Handbook for more
undergraduate courses are $100 per course and           detailed information.
non-enrollment capped graduate courses are $200
per course.

                                             UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 20
PAID TIME OFF

Holiday Pay

The University provides its employees at least
twelve paid holidays per year. When a holiday falls
on a Saturday or Sunday, it is generally observed on
the preceding Friday or the following Monday. All
benefits-eligible employees (except 9 and 10 month
faculty) are eligible for paid University holidays. In
recognition that people celebrate different holidays,
benefits-eligible employees will earn a maximum of
                                                         Vacation Leave
two floating holidays per year (earning dates October
                                                         The number of vacation days you earn depends on your
1 and March 1).
                                                         position:
                                                          • Regular, full time salaried non-faculty personnel
The usual and customary University holidays are as             and regular full time 12-month faculty members
follows (recognized on Mondays through Fridays):               earn 20 days (160 hours) of vacation leave per year.
       New Year’s Eve            Thanksgiving Day         • Regular, full time hourly personnel working 12
                                                               months per year earn:
      New Year’s Day           Day after Thanksgiving         • 10 days (80 hours) for each of the first three
 Martin Lurther King Jr. Day       Christmas Eve                    years of continuous service
       Memorial Day               Christmas Day               • 15 days (120 hours) for the fourth and fifth
                                                                    years of continuous service
     Independence Day           (2) Floating Holidays
                                                              • 20 days (160 hours) per year after the
         Labor Day                                                  completion of the fifth year of continuous
                                                                    service.
                                                          • Regular, full time hourly or salaried non-faculty
Personal Time Off
                                                               personnel working 9, 10 or 11 months per year earn
                                                               9/12ths, 10/12ths or 11/12ths, respectively, of the
Personal Leave                                                 leave time earned by 12-month employees.
                                                          • Regular, half time non-faculty employees working
All full time benefits-eligible employees earn 8               at least nine months per year earn half the vacation
hours of personal leave upon attaining one year of             time earned by full time employees working the
continuous service, and 8 hours per year thereafter on         same number of months.
their employment anniversary date of hire. Half time      • First year vacation is pro-rated on your date of hire.
benefits-eligible employees earn 4 hours per year in
the same manner. Personal leave must be used within      There is no carryover of vacation leave. It must be used
the anniversary year following posting.                  by May 31 each year, or it will be forfeited.

Sick Leave                                               Summer Voluntary Unpaid Personal Time Off

All full time benefits-eligible employees earn 8 hours   For the months of June, July, and August regular full time
of sick leave for each completed calendar month of       and half time salaried and hourly employees may request
service. Half time benefits-eligible employees earn 4    personal time off without pay. Hourly employees can
                                                         request time off in hourly increments only, and salaried
hours for each completed calendar month of service.
                                                         employees can request time off in full day increments
The maximum sick leave accumulation is 1,040 hours
                                                         only. Department approval is required to ensure that
for full time employees and 520 hours for half time
                                                         productivity continues without interruption.
employees.

                                              UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE 21
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits                           Additional Discount Programs

Colonial Life benefits are available through payroll       Area businesses welcome the patronage of UNE
deduction. These policies can be selected to fit your      faculty and professional staff. Please note that while
specific needs and budget.                                 we are happy to pass along the information provided
                                                           to us by these businesses, incentive programs may
The Colonial Life voluntary benefits provides choices      change without our knowledge. UNE does not
to suit your specific needs for you and your family        recommend or endorse the services or products of any
members. You may select from:                              business, but encourages all faculty and professional
                                                           staff to be educated consumers.
  •   Life Insurance: Term, Whole, Universal (optional
      LTC Rider)                                           To view a list of discounts available to you, such as cell
  •   Accident Insurance that pays specific benefit        phone services, ski lift tickets, hotel reservations, local
      amounts for injuries received in a covered           restaurants, and more, along with information about
      accident, for as little as $8.96 per pay period      how to access or find out more about these offerings,
      for employee coverage, or $16.31 for family.         visit www.une.edu/employee-discounts.
      (Optional Disability Income Replacement Rider
      for your spouse.)
  •   Cancer Insurance that pays specific benefit
      amounts for the detection and treatment of
      cancer, for as little as $5.75 per pay period for
      employee coverage, or $9.75 for family.
  •   Critical Illness Insurance that pays a lump sum
      benefit upon diagnosis of a covered specified
      illness such as heart attack, stroke, end stage
      renal kidney failure, and more. Premium for a
      sample $5,000 policy is $1.70 per pay period for
      someone age 24, $2.20 for age 34, $3.38 for age
      44, $5.50 for age 54, $8.40 for age 64. Higher
      coverage amounts are available. Premium does
      not increase with age after enrollment.

Benefits are paid directly to you, regardless of any
other insurance you have. Policies are fully portable
when you change jobs or retire.

To learn more or enroll in the Colonial Benefits, please
contact Debbie Sullivan at 207-415-1012 or by email
at debbie@betterbenefitsme.com. She is a Colonial
Benefits Representative and is available for one-on-
one virtual meetings.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Please contact the individual company/provider listed here to learn more about a specific benefit plan. We
also invite you to contact your Human Resources Department at 207-602-2394.

 When You Have
                                 Contact           Phone Number                     Website/Email
 Questions About
 Benefits &           UNE Human Resources          207-602-2394       hr@une.edu
 Enrollment           Department
 Questions
 Health               Harvard Pilgrim              888-333-4752       www.HarvardPilgrim.org
                      Member Services
 Vision               Guardian Customer            800-877-7195       www.guardiananytime.com
                      Service
 Dental               Delta Dental Customer        800-832-5700       www.nedelta.com
                      Service
 Flexible             Group Dynamic                207-781-8800       www.gdynamic.com
 Spending                                                             email: claims@gdynamic.com
 Account (FSA)
 403(b)               Fidelity                     800-343-0860       https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nb/une/
 Retirement Plan                                                      home
 COBRA                Group Dynamic                207-781-8800       www.gdynamic.com
                                                                      email: cobra@gdynamic.com

 Employee             Cigna EAP Member             877-622-4327       www.myCigna.com
 Assistance           Services
 Program (EAP)
 Health Advocate Health Advocate                   866-695-8622       healthadvocate.com/members
                                                                      email: answers@healthadvocate.com
 Life/AD&D            The Standard                 800-628-8600       www.standard.com
                                                                      email: lifebenefits@standard.com
 Long Term            The Standard                 800-368-1135       www.standard.com
 Disability
 Short Term           The Standard                 800-368-2859       www.standard.com
 Disability
 Voluntary            Colonial Life                207-828-8016       www.coloniallife.com
 Benefits

Summary Plan Descriptions can be found at https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits. The various insurance plans are listed,
and the SPD’s can be found within each link. If you wish to have a printed copy please contact Human Resources and
we would be happy to provide this at no cost.

Consult the various plan documents and/or Personnel Handbook to determine full eligibility and details of the various
benefits noted throughout this Benefits Guide.

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                                Scarborough, ME 04074
                                    (207) 883-8229
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Updated October 15, 2020
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