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Human Resources<\/h5>\n

3.01 Benefit Plan General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The purpose of the Benefit Plan General Information policy is to provide basic information about eligibility, continuation and taxation of the fringe benefits provided to employees. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive policy. For more information, refer the Human Resources Department web site at www.nau.edu\/hr or the Summary Plan Descriptions.<\/p>\n

Origination date<\/strong>: 10\/1\/1993
\nRevised<\/strong>: 1\/1\/2000, 10\/1\/2018
\nApplicability<\/strong>: Academic Professionals, Administrators, Classified Staff, Faculty, Service Professionals, Postdoctoral Scholars<\/p>\n

Appendix A – Benefit Eligibility by Benefit Plan and Employment Category<\/a><\/p>\n

General Information<\/h5>\n

Northern Arizona University offers eligible employees a variety of benefit plans. For specific information about these plans, contact the Human Resources Department. These benefit programs are subject to change without prior notice, as determined by changes in federal or state laws or regulations, policies of the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona Department of Administration rules, determinations by Northern Arizona University or plan changes implemented by benefit providers.<\/p>\n

Eligibility Requirements<\/h5>\n

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the benefit plan\u2019s rules and the employee\u2019s employment category. For more information refer to Appendix A – Benefit Eligibility by Benefit Plan and Employment Category.<\/p>\n

Continuation of Benefits<\/h5>\n

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires the university to offer continuous group medical and dental coverage to an employee and\/or the employee\u2019s qualified beneficiaries under certain qualifying events if coverage is lost through no fault of the employee. Coverage may last up to 36 months depending on the qualifying event. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information.<\/p>\n

Required Benefits<\/h5>\n

The university is required by law to provide certain benefits for employees. These benefits begin on the first day of employment and will remain in effect during eligible employment. These benefits include but may not be limited to:<\/p>\n