Social Security and Medicare
Policy Statement
Lay employees participate in the Social Security system as provided in the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). The individual employee contributes an amount designated by law through payroll deduction, which is supplemented by the University with an amount designated by law. Benefits are payable at retirement, disability, or death.
Medicare coverage is available upon retirement or disability.
Related Policies
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Payroll
- Short-term Disability of Faculty Member
- Short-term Disability Policy for Administrators and Staff
Related Committees
History
07/01/89 - Reaffirmed with publication in institutional manuals