Employment Benefits
Wayne State College has an outstanding benefits package that begins the first day of the month after employment starts. Wayne State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Nebraska State College employees who are employed on a continuing basis in a budgeted position of .75 FTE or greater are eligible for benefit coverage. Select benefits may be available as required by the Affordable Care Act regulations.
Note: This information is subject to change. For a complete up-to-date listing of benefits and related information, please visit the NSCS website.
Health and dental insurance
Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska with two options: a Preferred Provider Plan (PPO) with a $650 deductible, or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $3600 deductible.
Preferred Provider Plan (PPO)
$650 deductible, co-insurance 80/20, out of pocket maximum is $4,600. Co-pays are $35 for primary physician, $55 for specialty physician or urgent care, $85 for ER visits. This plan includes a prescription discount.
Summary of PPO benefits and coverage
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
$3,800 deductible, co-insurance 90/10, out of pocket maximum is $4,350. Health Reimbursement Account funded by WSC for out of pocket expenses.
Summary of HDHP benefits and coverage
Dental Plan
Includes two oral exams/cleanings each calendar year with no deductible. Any restorative or maintenance services cost a $25 deductible per year. Orthodontic services are not covered.
Summary of dental plan benefits and coverage
Vision insurance
The vision insurance program is an optional benefit that provides coverage for eye exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses (deductibles and co-pays apply) using the VSP Network. The employer pays 50% of the Employee plan cost for the plan coverage level selected.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
This optional benefit allows employees to pay eligible out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Life insurance
All full-time employees receive a term life plan with a death benefit of $30,000. Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Long-term disability insurance
Eligible employees are provided group long-term disability insurance coverage which offers 66 2/3% of salary after 90 days of continuous disability as defined by the insurance carrier. Disability benefits may be co-shared with Social Security and other benefit resources.
Retirement
Employees contribute 6% of their gross salary on a pre-tax basis and the employer contributes 8% of the employee’s gross salary to the primary retirement account administered by TIAA. Contributions are fully vested in the plan immediately. Employees who are age 30 or above are required to participate. Voluntary participation is available to employees who have two years of service and are 25 years of age. Additional retirement contributions may be made through a secondary retirement plan (no employer match).
TIAA retirement plans for NSCS employees
Paid leave programs
Employees are eligible for a variety of types of leave which are dependent upon their job classification and applicable negotiated agreement or Board Policy. Types of leave may include sick leave, vacation leave, six days of bereavement leave, crisis leave, and 13 paid holidays per year.
Employee tuition waiver and discount
Eligible employees may take one course each semester for a tuition cost of $1 plus applicable fees. Spouses and dependent children of eligible employees are allowed a 67% tuition only waiver (taxes apply to graduate courses). Refer to the applicable negotiated agreements or board policy for additional rules and information.
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Employees and their dependent family members are provided a variety of free and confidential EAP services which may include counseling, work/life resources, wellness coaching, and legal and financial services.
Visit the Continuum EAP website
Wellness program
Employees may participate in the wellness plan offered through the Educators Health Alliance at no cost. The EHA Wellness plan provides employees opportunities and incentives to improve and manage their health.
Visit the EHA Wellness website
Public service loan forgiveness
Wayne State College is a non-profit organization and qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for federal student loans.
Discounts and other privileges
- Tuition discount for employee (67% discount for immediate family members)
- Free admission into all WSC athletic events
- Free admission for use of WSC Rec Center facilities including the weight facilities, indoor track, and wellness program
- Free ticket to spring concert
- Free ticket to Black & Gold Series events
- 10% employee discount at the WSC bookstore
- Conn Library privileges (use of technology, can check out materials) and access to printing and laminating services for small fee
- Intramural activity participation
- Admission into campus movie nights
- Discounts for technology purchases through Network and Technology Services
- Membership discount at the Wayne Community Activity Center