Faculty Handbook

8. United University Professions (UUP) Employee Benefit Fund (Optional) All employees in positions designated as part of the UUP bargaining unit will have membership dues or the equivalent agency shop fees deducted from their paychecks and are entitled to various benefits. The UUP Benefit Fund provides dental insurance, vision care coverage, and Group Life Insurance for employees who meet the eligibility requirements. Delta Dental Plan PPO For eligible employees, it covers preventive and diagnostic services at 100% of the dental plan network allowance with a total annual maximum benefit of $3,000 per eligible member and/or dependent. Orthodontic services are available for both children and adults. Or Delta Dental DHMO (DeltaCare USA) For eligible employees, dental HMO-type program with no claim’s forms or maximums. The plan covers most preventive and diagnostic services at 100%. Reduced costs for basic restorative services. Orthodontic services are available for both children and adults. Vision Care Program Offers a comprehensive eye exam and one pair of glasses (or the benefit may be applied to contact lenses) once every twelve months for eligible UUP members and dependents. Group Life Insurance Is provided for all active UUP members in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit. The maximum benefit is $10,000. XI. Attendance Records Faculty must certify their attendance and record absences on monthly forms provided by the Human Resources/Affirmative Action Office. All absences from work require prior approval. Sick leave should be called in to the appropriate department in accordance with department guidelines. Employees who are absent a full or partial day should charge accruals according to the number of sessions missed, i.e., three sessions would equal one and one-half days. Excessive use of sick leave may result in the employee being required to provide doctor's notes.

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