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This policy describes the eligibility criteria for employee benefits.
Applies to: All employees
Regular employees are eligible for benefits subject to the qualifying requirements of each plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least half of the normal full-time schedule for their position for at least nine months each year are considered eligible for benefits at Dartmouth. Regular, benefits-eligible employees working less than full time receive pro-rated benefits according to their percentage of working full time.
Temporary employees, and regular employees working less than half time or less than nine months duration each year, are not benefits eligible but are eligible for workers' compensation. They can also elect to participate in a Supplemental Retirement Account. In addition, regular employees who are not benefits eligible are covered under travel accident insurance.
The Payroll Authorization SmartForm is the vehicle by which employment status and benefits eligibility is identified and entered into the Human Resources Management System.
The Benefits Office Web site and Benefits Summaries can be accessed at https://www.dartmouth.edu/hr/benefits_compensation/benefits/index.php
More information about ERISA can be found at
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/erisa.htm#doltopics