Benefits

 

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Retirement tax-savings limits for 2008 are the same as for 2007.  Don't wait - take advantage now of this great savings opportunity!*

... Participants under age 50 can contribute up to $15,500 in the VCU Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA/403b) program and the Virginia Deferred
   
Compensation Plan (DCP) (DCP/457). 

... Participants age 50 and over can contribute an additional $5,000 to each plan (for a total of $20,500 in each plan).

 

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* Use the Pay Calculator to determine how much to tax-defer to your TDA

Automatic Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Enrollment

... Effective January 1, 2008:  Newly hired faculty and classified staff are automatically enrolled in the TDA program ... unless they opt out!  MoreClick here for more information. 

 

Virginia State Employee Emergency Fund (VSEEF)

... For state employees who are in financial need as a result of an emergency, recent crisis, or death of a loved one  MoreClick here for more information about this new charity from the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign

 

 

 Benefits Summaries

Click on the links below for summaries of benefits

for each employee type.  Also included are

instructions for continuing some benefits upon

leaving VCU employment. 

Faculty:

Staff:

Full-time

Full-time Classified

Part-time

Part-time Classified

Adjunct

Hourly Employees

  New Employee Resources

COVA Care - Member Handbook  (health insurance program)

Flexible Benefits Plan

Tax-Deferred Annuities (TDA) and Cash Match Plan 

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Member Handbook

Virginia Sickness & Disability Program (VSDP) Handbook

VRS Optional Group Life Insurance

Required privacy information (HIPAA Notice) for participants in the State Health Benefits

Program.

Making Changes to Your Benefits

Remember to review your benefits any time you experience a life event change

VCU faculty and staff making benefit changes may need help in resolving family or personal issues.  For assistance, visit Work/Life Resources.

Retirement Information

Leaves of Absence

Click here to visit the Leave Administration web page.

Benefits Forms

Click here for a list of benefits forms. 

Additional Resources 

Reminders

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VCU Wellness Connection ... wellness resources available through VCU, the VCU Health System, and community organizations.  MoreClick here for more information about the VCU Wellness Connection.

 

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Additional wellness programs, ranging

from educational sessions to health

screenings.  MoreClick here for more information about CommonHealth@VCU.

 

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Mailing address:  Virginia Commonwealth University  |  Human Resources - Benefits Administration
Human Resources Building, 104 North Belvidere Street, P.O. Box 842511  |  Richmond, VA  USA  23284-2511
Phone:  (804) 827-1770 (Voice)  |  (800) 828-1120 (TDD)  |  Fax:  (804) 828-0321  |  Email:  benefits@vcu.edu
                 
This page is maintained by the VCU Human Resources web team   |   Revised:  June 12, 2008

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