Employee Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefit programs which support, supplement, and enhance its employees overall well being. Rutgers University-Newark affords the community gainful employment, with competitive salaries, and comprehensive State and/or non-State benefit package .
Eligibility varies depending upon individual employment status.
RU-N Employee Benefits Fair
October 9, 2020
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
PRCC Essex Rooms
Each year, HR Newark hosts the Annual Benefits Fair where in employees have an opportunity to meet and visit with medical, dental and health providers, financial consultants, investment carriers, and campus community partners.
During the month of October, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 employees have an opportunity to assess, review, update, revise medical, prescription drug, dental and pre-tax flexible spending accounts selections.
The State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) allow changes to be made during these time period.
More details about this year’s event and activities to come.
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In some instances employees may require assistance with changes to benefit elections due to life events or update of employment status. Guidance and information concerning circumstances involving personal or professional life events.
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Each academic term, Rutgers University employees and their dependents may qualify for educational benefits based on employment eligibility. This benefit allows employees Tuition Remission upon establishing and meeting eligibility requirements.
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New Jersey Division of Pension &Benefits (NJDPB) offers a tool to help employees calculate the monthly medical premium and identify which Health Plan works best for their budget.
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Rutgers employees may be eligible for parking benefits. Information regarding Parking Access for faculty or staff on campus are available through Rutgers University Department of Transportation.