Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits as well.
Gardner-Webb University offers group health insurance to employees who are scheduled for at least 30 hours per week. The PPO plan coverage includes copays for doctor’s visit, visits to specialists and prescription drugs. Employees may choose the Standard Plan (70% copay with a $1000.00 deductible) or the Premium Plan (80% copay with a $500.00 deductible). opens in a new windowHealthgram is our third party administrator; and we utilize the opens in a new windowMedcost Network. Current monthly costs to employees, details of coverage and administration can be found in GWU’s Benefits Enrollment Guide. Contact the Office of Human Resources to obtain a copy.
Tuition Remission is available for full-time employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. It offers employees and their dependents a chance to enroll in Gardner-Webb University tuition free.
Through GWU’s Flexible Benefits Plan, employees are offered a wide range of coverage. From numerous benefit offerings, employees can pick and choose the coverage that is right for them and their families. Insurance for Group Life and AD&Dopens PDF file , Short Term Disabilityopens PDF file , and Long Term Disabilityopens PDF file are offered through Unum Life Insurance Company. Gardner-Webb University also offers Dental Insuranceopens PDF file through the Lincoln Financial Group and Vision Insuranceopens PDF file through Eyemed. (See below for additional and valuable information on these Flexible Benefit Plans.)
opens in a new windowFlexible Spending Accounts offer employees the chance to put aside money for out-of-pocket medical expenses or expenses associated with care for dependents. Employees who choose this option will receive a Flexible Spending Account credit card preloaded with the chosen amount.
Gardner-Webb offers a very attractive retirement plan for employees with opens in a new windowTIAA as the administrator of their plan. After selecting investment options that reflect a comfort level with different amounts of risk, and the appropriate amount of salary reduction (pre-tax), employees are ready to watch their retirement account grow.
After completing one year of service with Gardner-Webb or with another 403(b) provider, employees are eligible to receive matching funds of 6% of their salary by contributing at least 4% of their own salary.
The links below will connect with our administrators site. There will be valuable information listed that will help employees manage their accounts.
