Academic Teaching Staff Benefits Overview
View benefit eligibility, costs and highlights for Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) appointed between 8 and 12 months and ATS appointed for 12 months or greater.
Benefit Eligibility
A staff member whose full-time appointment is for 8 months or longer will participate in the benefits program. A staff member whose appointment is either 1) part-time or 2) full-time and less than 8 months in duration is not eligible for the benefit programs. However in lieu of the benefit programs, the University will pay an amount equal to 3% of salary.
If a staff member's part-time teaching load during the Fall and Winter terms when combined with courses taught in other departments or through Special Registrations during the Fall and Winter terms is considered to be full-time by the staff member's home department, the staff member may be eligible for benefits. It is incumbent upon the staff member to inform their home department of any other courses being taught that would affect the staff member's eligibility for benefits, the cost for which would be pro-rated across departments and Special Registrations.
Benefit Costs
The cost of your pension and benefit plans makes up a significant portion of your total compensation as an employee of the University of Alberta. The costs of benefits in addition to paid salary are approximately 20% of salary for Academic Staff. For more information, access the Summary of Benefit Costs document for Continuing Academic Staff.
Benefit Highlights
Benefit |
Description |
Eligibility |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Health Care | Basic health services such as doctors and hospitals Website: Alberta Health & Wellness | Alberta Residents | Provincially Funded |
| Supplementary Health Care | Medical services such as prescription drugs, medical services not covered under Alberta Health Care, paramedical, vision, etc. Drugs are billed directly to the Plan. Generally, other expenses are paid by the claimant are submitted to carrier for reimbursement. Sun Life Policy 25379. | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Dental Care | 100% Diagnostic and preventive, 75% restorative and 75% orthodontics services. Generally, eligible expenses are billed directly to the plan. Any remainder is the responsibility of the claimant. Sun Life Policy 25379 | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) | Comprehensive psychological counseling, wellness and work life services (e.g. legal and financial consultations). Human Solutions is the service provider for the University | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Health Spending Account | Reimbursement of additional health and dental expenses not eligible under the employee's other benefit plans. Annual allocation of $750 per calendar year per staff member. Credit carry-forward for one year of unused allocation. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Long Term Disability | Loss of income in the event of a long-term disability. Benefit is 70% of salary (maximum insured salary is $270,000) and is considered taxable income. The University's Health and Wellness Administration initiates the claim process. Application for benefits occurs after 26 weeks elimination period. Coverage ceases June 30th following 65th birthday. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Life Insurance Basic | Provides a lump sum to the designated beneficiary(ies) in the event of death $50,000 flat coverage amount. The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would initiate and submit the claim on behalf of the beneficiary(ies). | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Life | Additional life insurance can be purchased in units of $10,000 up to $500,000. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts over $60,000 or on total principal if late applicant. An application is required. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Dependent Life | Evidence of Insurability required if late applicant. Application required. Spouse: $15,000 Each Dependent Child: $5,000 The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | Additional insurance in the event of accidental death or a permanent dismemberment. Application required. Employee only or family coverage available. The University's Pension and Benefit Advisory Services would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Business Travel | Provides additional coverage for accidental death or bodily injury which occurs while travelling on business for the University. Principal Sum of $100,000 | Date of appointment | Paid by the University |
| Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP) | Defined benefit pension plan which provides retirement and survivor income replacement. | Date of appointment | Both the University and the Employee make equal contributions to the plan. See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Professional Expense | Funds provided for the reimbursement of professional expenses incurred by staff member. Expense claims are submitted to the Human Resource Services. | Date of appointment | $1,400 per academic year |
| Medical Leave | Covers illness or injury to a maximum of 26 weeks. Medical Certificate required. | Date of appointment | 100% of salary |
| Vacation Leave |
Departmental procedures apply:
|
Earned from date of appointment | 4% pay in lieu or 22 working days per annum |
| Personal Leave Days | Voluntary unpaid leave days under a special program. | Upon employee request | 5 days. Personal Leave levy of 1.92% to be applied from July 2012 to June 2013 |
| Childbirth Leave | Up to 15 weeks. Medical certificate and proof of Employment Insurance payment | Date of appointment - Must be eligible for Employment Insurance maternity benefits | 95% of salary "top up" on Employment Insurance payments |
| Physical Education, Recreation Facilities | Fitness, swimming, squash, racquetball, etc. | Date of appointment | N/A |
| Remission of Tuition | Credit courses. Academic Remission of Tuition Fees form is submitted to Financial Services. | Date of appointment | Equivalent of 4 single term Arts courses per year |
| Child Care Benefit | Funds provided for the reimbursement of child care expenses incurred by staff member. | Date of appointment | 50% reimbursement of expenses up to a maximum of $2,000 per calendar year per eligible child |
Benefit Costs
The cost of your pension and benefit plans makes up a significant portion of your total compensation as an employee of the University of Alberta. The costs of benefits in addition to paid salary are approximately 20% of salary for Academic Staff. For more information, access the Summary of Benefit Costs document for Continuing Academic Staff.
Benefit Highlights
Benefit |
Description |
Eligibility |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Health Care | Basic health services such as doctors and hospitals Website: Alberta Health & Wellness | Alberta Residents | Provincially Funded |
| Supplementary Health Care | Medical services such as prescription drugs, medical services not covered under Alberta Health Care, paramedical, vision, etc. Drugs are billed directly to the Plan. Generally, other expenses are paid by the claimant are submitted to carrier for reimbursement. Sun Life Policy 25379. | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Dental Care | 100% Diagnostic and preventive, 75% restorative and 75% orthodontics services. Generally, eligible expenses are billed directly to the plan. Any remainder is the responsibility of the claimant. Sun Life Policy 25379 | Date of Appointment | Paid by the University - See Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) | Comprehensive psychological counseling, wellness and work life services (e.g. legal and financial consultations). Human Solutions is the service provider for the University | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Health Spending Account | Reimbursement of additional health and dental expenses not eligible under the employee's other benefit plans. Annual allocation of $750 per calendar year per staff member. Credit carry-forward for one year of unused allocation. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Long Term Disability | Loss of income in the event of a long-term disability. Benefit is 70% of salary and is considered taxable income. The University's Health and Wellness Administration initiates the claim process. Application for benefits occurs after 26 weeks elimination period. Coverage ceases June 30th following 65th birthday. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs> |
| Life Insurance Basic | Provides a lump sum to the designated beneficiary(ies) in the event of death $100,000 flat coverage amount. The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would initiate and submit the claim on behalf of the beneficiary(ies). | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Life | Additional life insurance can be purchased in units of $10,000 up to $500,000. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts over $180,000 or on total principal if late applicant. An application is required. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Optional Dependent Life | Evidence of Insurability required if late applicant. Application required. Spouse: $15,000 Each Dependent Child: $5,000 The University's Pension & Benefit Advisory Services unit would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Critical Illness | $10,000 lump sum benefit paid to the employee in the event of diagnosis of a covered disease. | Date of appointment | Paid by the University - see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Critical Illness Voluntary | Additional critical illness insurance can be purchased in increments of $25,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Lump sum benefit paid to the employee in the event of diagnosis of a covered disease. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts over $25,000 or on total principal if late applicant. An application is required. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Spousal Critical Illness | Spousal critical illness insurance can be purchased in increments of $25,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Lump sum benefit paid to the employee if the spouse is diagnosed with a covered disease. Evidence of Insurability required for amounts greater than $25,000 or on total principal if late applicant. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | Additional insurance in the event of accidental death or a permanent dismemberment. Application required. Employee only or family coverage available. The University's Pension and Benefit Advisory Services would assist with the claims process. | Date of appointment | Employee Paid see Summary of Benefit Costs |
| Business Travel | Provides additional coverage for accidental death or bodily injury which occurs while travelling on business for the University. Principal Sum of $100,000 | Date of appointment | Paid by the University |
| Universities Academic Pension Plan (UAPP) | Defined benefit pension plan which provides retirement and survivor income replacement. | Date of appointment | Both the University and the Employee make equal contributions to the plan. See Summary of Benefit Costs> |
| Professional Expense | Funds provided for the reimbursement of professional expenses incurred by staff member. Expense claims are submitted to the Human Resource Services. | Date of appointment | $1,400 per academic year |
| Medical Leave | Covers illness or injury to a maximum of 26 weeks. Medical Certificate required. | Date of appointment | 100% of salary |
| Vacation Leave | Departmental procedures apply | Earned from date of appointment | 22 working days per annum |
| Personal Leave Days | Voluntary unpaid leave days under a special program. | Upon employee request | 5 days. Personal Leave levy of 1.92% to be applied from July 2012 to June 2013 |
| Childbirth Leave | Up to 15 weeks. Medical certificate and proof of Employment Insurance payment | Date of appointment - Must be eligible for Employment Insurance maternity benefits | 95% of salary "top up" on Employment Insurance payments |
| Physical Education, Recreation Facilities | Fitness, swimming, squash, racquetball, etc. | Date of appointment | N/A |
| Remission of Tuition | Credit courses. Academic Remission of Tuition Fees form is submitted to Financial Services. | Date of appointment | Equivalent of 4 single term Arts courses per year |
| Child Care Benefit | Funds provided for the reimbursement of child care expenses incurred by staff member. | Date of appointment | 50% reimbursement of expenses up to a maximum of $2,000 per calendar year per eligible child |
| Compassionate Care and Emergency Leave | Up to 6 months of paid or unpaid leave in cases of catastrophic illness or where an urgent domestic situation requiring care and support of a family member. | Date of appointment | 100% of salary, subject to approval |