Employee Benefits

The Arkansas State University System is committed to offering a competitive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family.   Employees are able to participate in a wide range of benefits including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, disability,  and cancer plans. Information about these benefits can be found on the links to the left.

• New Employee Enrollment
• MyBenefits Enrollment Portal
• Benefit Plan Rate Sheets (Active and Retired)
• Preferred Drug List (PDL) - Effective April 1, 2021
• Specialty Drug List - Effective January 1, 2021

Medical

We offer a generous medical plan to its benefit eligible employees and their dependents.

Dental

Two dental plans are available. A high option and a low option.

Vision

Vision coverage is available to benefit eligible employees and their families.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tax-sheltered income to pay for qualified health care or childcare expenses.

Group Life

We pay the full cost for basic employee life, basic AD&D and family coverage. Supplemental available.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Pays your beneficiary a death benefit if you die due to a covered accident.

Long-term Disability Coverage

ASU pays the full cost. Benefit is 60% of salary up to a maximum of $6,000 per month.

Short-term Disability Coverage

Two plans available with benefit ranging from $150 to $600 per week.

Cancer Insurance

Choice of three plans. Benefits are paid if diagnosed with most cancers.

Retirement Plan

All benefit eligible employees are required to contribute to a retirement plan as a condition of employment.

Additional Benefits

Includes savings opportunities, leave, wellness programs, bookstore and athletic event discounts.