New Hire Benefit Election Process
All new faculty and staff are encouraged to make their benefit elections as quickly as possible to ensure coverage goes into effect, double payroll deductions don’t need to be taken, and identification cards arrive in a timely matter.
Familiarize Yourself with the Benefit Offerings
Summary of Benefits
Benefits Website
Introductory Videos
Dental, Life & LTD
Dental Plan, Basic Life, Additional Life, Dependent Life, Long-Term Disability
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Voluntary Benefits
Vision, Dependent Care, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Long-Term Care
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Additional Benefits
Life Assistance Program, Learn to Live Mental Health Online Therapy Program
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Complete the Required Forms
Election of Benefits (EOB) Form
If your hire date is between August 2 and August 16 you will complete this form online. If your hire date is not in the timeframe mentioned, you will be sent a paper form to your St. Olaf email. You must:
- Print the form
- Provide an election in each box
- Sign and date
- Either scan or take a photo of the completed form and email it back to benefitsandcomp@stolaf.edu
Life Insurance — Basic, Voluntary, and Dependent Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Should a life insurance claim need to be filed, St. Olaf is required to provide this form to the life insurance carrier.
Basic Life Declination of Coverage
This form is required if you chose to limit your Basic Life Insurance to $50,000.
Prior Service Affidavit
This form is required if you meet the eligibility requirement to enter the Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Paying for Your Benefits
Non-exempt employee benefit deductions are withheld over 24 pay periods per benefit year. Exempt employee benefit deductions are withheld over 12 pay periods per benefit year.