Benefits Policies & Procedures

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

TCUEmployee Benefits Program. Employees (faculty and staff) employed in benefits-eligible positions working at least 75% (.75 FTE or 30 hours per week) or more are eligible for coverage in the TCU Employee Health Insurance Program.

Continuation Medical Insurance Coverage (COBRA)

Under eligible, qualifying events, employees and/or their covered dependents may continue medical insurance coverage through COBRA. Terminating employees and/or dependents who become ineligible for coverage will receive notification from Human Resources upon notification. For more information about COBRA, contact benefits@tcu.edu.

Medical Spending Accounts and Pre-tax Insurance Premiums.

TCU Human Resources Employee Flexible Spending Accounts. This program allows eligible employees the opportunity to set aside pre-tax funds for reimbursement of eligible medical-related or dependent childcare expenses.

Life Insurance

TCU employees in benefits-eligible positions whose full-time equivalent is at least 75% (.75 FTE) are eligible for coverage immediately upon employment to enroll in the University’s life insurance plan. TCU offers Basic Life Insurance, and Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance.

Short-term Disability Insurance (effective Jan. 1, 2020)

TCU employees in benefits-eligible positions whose full-time equivalent is at least 75% (.75 FTE) are automatically enrolled in the TCU-paid short-term disability benefit. Short-term disability provides employees a temporary source of income whenever they become injured or ill. Short-term disability covers illnesses and injuries that do not occur while actively on the job.

Serious injuries and illnesses that require extended recuperating time may require lone-term disability.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

TCU Employee Long-term Disability Insurance. TCU employees in benefits-eligible positions whose full-time equivalent is at least 75% (.75 FTE) are eligible for enrollment in the University’s long-term disability (LTD) plan. Enrollment must occur within the first 30 days of eligibility or evidence of insurability will be required.

Retirement Plans

TCU provides employees options when planning for retirement. Retirement plans are offered through the following providers:

Employees in regular positions working at least .48 FTE are eligible for participation in one of the retirement plans. Please see the plans for the most current information.

Supplemental Retirement Plans

TCU 403(B) Defined Contribution Plans. All TCU employees are eligible to enroll in a supplemental retirement plan. There is no waiting period to enroll. TCU Retirement Plan Guide

Retiring with Benefits from TCU

Policy: HR 2.030 - Retirement. TCU employees who meet the – Rule of 75 – minimum age 55 + 10 years of continuous service in a benefits- eligible position may be eligible to retire with benefits. Contact Human Resources to assist you with Preparing for Retirement. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, as amended, prohibits mandatory retirement of any employees at any age.

Tuition Assistance

Policy: HR 6.005 - Tuition Assistance. Eligible employees and/or their dependents are eligible for the TCU Tuition Assistance Program. Assistance applies to academic credit tuition only and does not include books, fees or any other charges. Tuition reimbursement does not cover the educational costs of certificates, vocational or trade programs.

Tuition assistance funds may not be combined with any other grant or scholarship awards designated as tuition awards. This includes, but is not limited to, academic scholarships, need-based grants (with the exception of the Federal Pell Grant) and TCU activity awards.

Holidays

Policy: HR 6.050 - University Holidays. TCU recognizes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Martin Luther King Day
Labor Day Good Friday
Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
Christmas Day
Juneteenth

Holidays and paydays are available on the HR Calendars page. Holidays are not guaranteed and the Chancellor may designate additional days when the University is closed.

Workplace Accommodations

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Request. The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, an individual has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is regarded as having a substantially limiting impairment. To request an accommodation or for questions about the process, email FMLA/ADA@tcu.edu.

Credit Union

TCU employees are eligible for membership in the Educational Employees Credit Union.

Identification Cards

The TCU ID Center issues the official University ID Card for all employees. The TCU ID Center is located in the Brown-Lupton University Union (BLUU), Room 2033. TCU ID Cards:

may be replaced for a fee;
are the property of TCU;
must be carried at all times; and,
must be surrendered upon request at the time of separation from the University.

TCU Campus Store Discount

The TCU Campus Store offers a 10% discount to TCU employees who present a valid TCU ID card prior to purchase.

Employee Discounts

TCU employees are eligible for discounts through a variety of businesses and to community events. TCU Information Technology offers discounts through the Employee Purchase for employees purchasing technology for personal use. These events and programs are generally communicated through email and TCU Today.

Campus Recreation Facilities and Wellness Promotion

TCU Campus Recreation and Wellness Promotion provides many opportunities for members of the campus community to improve their health and well-being. Memberships for TCU employees and their dependents are available – a valid TCU ID is required. For more information, call 817-257-PLA Y (7529) or email campusrec@tcu.edu.

Wellness and Wellbeing

Human Resources partners with Campus Recreation to provide programs and services that meet the varied needs of our campus community. Annually, in the fall, Human Resources hosts a Wellness and Benefits Fair. Additional programming is offered throughout the year and is communicated through email and TCU Today.

Workers’ Compensation and On-the-Job Accident or Injury

In accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Texas, TCU provides Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage for its employees. Workers’ Comp is managed by the TCU Risk Management department; work-related injury or accident forms must be timely submitted to the Risk Management department. For additional information contact Risk Management at 817- 257-7778 or askrisk@tcu.edu.