Benefits
Research participants in the postdoctoral and post-master’s programs are considered full-time temporary employees of Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and as such are entitled to the following employee benefits:
Contributory Health Insurance
- Prescription drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Specialty Pharmacy Program
- 24/7 Health Focus Coaching on Demand
- Pre-natal Counseling Program
Employee Assistance Program
- Provides assistance with such issues as family problems, marital discord, stress, depression, financial issues and substance abuse. Available to employee participants and their families.
Basic Life Insurance
- Company paid
Travel Accident Insurance
- Company paid
Flexible Benefit 125 Accounts
- Premium conversion plan pays health insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars
- Medical Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Retirement Plan — 403(b)
Leave Benefits
- Annual leave
- Medical leave
- Personal leave
- Jury duty leave
- Paid holidays
Professional Membership Program
- May be available depending upon availability of funds and management approval
Educational Assistance
- May be available depending upon availability of funds and management approval