Staff - Benefits
Resources
North Carolina State Health Plan
- 2008-09 Annual Enrollment
- Health Insurance Information
- My Member Services (Information)
- PPO BlueExtras Program
- HIPAA
FAQ's & Forms
(pdf - 19.7KB) - Pharmacy Benefits
- Preferred Drug List
- Smoking Cessation Support
(pdf - 424.47KB)
Retirement Information
NC Flex
- Flexible Benefits Website
- Benefits Video
- Booklet (pdf - 6.43MB)
- Benefits Offered (List)
- FSA Claim Form (pdf - 115KB))
Leave Information
Disability Information
Domestic Partner Information
Additional Resources
Appalachian provides a full range of benefit programs and services which support and enhance the employment relationship of faculty and staff.
Comprehensive benefit programs are an essential part of one’s total compensation and are designed to provide income security for future needs, assist with meeting the costs of health care, and provide a generous program of paid time off to help balance the demands of work and family.
To view your Benefits package, log into your Employee Self Service account.
Eligibility
All permanent, full-time and three-quarter-time employees (employed for the full academic year) at Appalachian State University are eligible to participate in the benefit programs listed on this web site.
Permanent half-time employees are eligible to participate in the Health Plans by paying full cost. Tax Sheltered Annuities and the North Carolina Flexible Benefits Plan (NCFlex) are also available to permanent half-time employees.
Total Compensation Calculator
Get an estimate of the cost of your overall Benefits Package. View the Total Compensation Calculator.
New Employee Orientation
New SPA employees must complete orientation in order to obtain necessary Medical and Retirement information and forms. These sessions offer vital benefits information and help to acquaint you with the University. All Medical and Retirement forms must be completed and returned to the Benefits Office within 30 days of your hire date. For additional information, visit the links below:
(SPA) Classroom Orientation Schedule
Online Orientation (Website)
Important Notes :
SPA employees that do not complete the required Medical forms within 30 days of hire will not have medical coverage until the forms are completed. At that time, a 12-month waiting period will be placed on all pre-existing conditions.
Those employees that do not complete the required Retirement forms within 30 days of hire will be placed into the State Retirement System automatically.
The link below provides information related to the Benefits portion of the training. Please note: the presentation below can not substitute for the training requirement.
Benefits Presentation (pdf - 314KB) (pdf)
For more information on the SPA Orientation click here to go to the Career Development section of this site.
Questions? E-mail the Benefits Group
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