As an eligible employee of Rutgers University, you are offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but are not limited to, medical plans, tax-savings programs and employee discount options. We urge you to take advantage of these opportunities as they are a part of your total compensation package.
Health
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Vision Care Plan
- SHBP Info for Part-time Employees
- Resources for Open Enrollment - Plan Year 2018
Retirement Plans
- Alternate Benefit Program (ABP)
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- PERS/ABP Comparison Chart
- Police and Fireman's Retirement System (PFRS)
- Voluntary Tax-Deferred Savings Plans
Life Events
Tax Save Programs
Rutgers and the State of New Jersey offer various tax saving plans that can assist in increasing your available income and reducing your tax liability. The following are voluntary programs:
- Tax$ave (Section 125 programs)
- Commuter Tax$ave
- Mass Transit Commutation Program for Part-Time Employees
Insurance
- Life Insurance - ABP
- Life Insurance - PERS
- Life Insurance - PFRS
- Long Term Disability - ABP
- Long Term Disability - PERS/PFRS
New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits
Paid Time Off
Rutgers offers generous paid time off benefits for staff employees. For more information regarding Paid Time Off benefits, consult the applicable Collective Negotiations Agreement and/or the University Policy Library.
- Vacation
- Administrative Leave
- Personal Holidays
- University Holidays
- Sick Time and Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty
- Calculating Paid Time Off
Educational Benefits
Additional Benefits