Champlain’s Benefit Package
Whether you’re new to our community or have been with us for years, Champlain College values the health and well-being of our employees.
Health & Welfare Benefits Summary
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Medical Insurance
The College offers three health insurance plans through Cigna. Two are high-deductible health plans (with an HSA) which are available to all new and current employees, and one is a low-deductible plan which is available to employees who were enrolled in 2024. All health plans include 100% coverage for preventive care services in the Cigna network.
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Dental Insurance
The College offers two dental plans provided by Northeast Delta Dental. Both plans include preventative, restorative, and orthodontic services.
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Vision Insurance
The College offers two vision plans by VSP Vision Care. Our two levels of coverage include an eye exam each year, as well as varied benefits towards prescription lenses, frames, or contact lenses.
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
For employees participating in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), the College offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with HealthEquity. The College funds a portion of this HSA each payroll cycle, and participants may elect to contribute to the account as well.
A HealthEquity debit card is provided to pay for expenses at the time of service or through the online portal.
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Eligible faculty and staff may opt to pay for qualified health and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with Navia. An employee determines how much to contribute annually. This annual election is divided by the number of pay periods throughout the year and is deducted from each paycheck on a pre-tax basis. A Navia debit card is provided to pay for expenses at the time of service or through the app or online portal.
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Well-Being
GMHEC puts together great well-being resources for employees at Champlain College.
- GMHEC Well-Being Calendar – Offers free virtual classes about topics such as gardening, fitness, cooking.
- GMHEC Well-Being Resources
Motivate Me is a program open to all benefits-eligible employees regardless of whether you participate in the Cigna health plans. Through this program, you can earn up to $300 per year by engaging in activities that promote your health and well-being. Full-time staff and faculty also have the option to obtain a reduced membership at the Edge. There are often free virtual classes topics include gardening, fitness, cooking.
Download the MotivateMe Informational Brochure
Gym Membership Discount: Full-time staff and faculty also have the option to obtain a reduced membership at the Edge.
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Travel Assist Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services
Worldwide emergency assistance services are available for employees and their family members while traveling.
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Vacation leave is available to regular staff who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Time is prorated based on hours, classification and years of service. Time is accrued each pay period with the accrual year running from September 1 – August 31.
Personal Days
Two personal days are granted each leave year (September 1 – August 31) to full-time faculty and staff. Part-time staff and faculty who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week receive one personal day per leave year.
Sick Leave
Up to 10 days of sick leave is granted each leave year (September 1 – August 31) for full-time faculty and staff who are scheduled to work 20 hours or more each week. Time is prorated based on hours scheduled to work.
Holidays
The College offers a generous benefit with 16 paid holidays. Details are available on the Staff Calendar.
Retirement Benefits
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Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plan
All College employees, with the exception of certain student employees, are eligible to participate in the Plan immediately upon hire. Employees can defer pre-tax and Roth post-tax into the College’s 403(b) Plan. Our retirement plan vendor is TIAA.
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Employer Match
Most employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for the College’s discretionary match. Adjunct faculty and student employees are not eligible for the match. Contact Your Benefits Team if you have questions about your eligibility.
Tuition Benefits
From tuition waivers to reimbursement programs and scholarships for accredited institutions, Champlain College provides extensive employee tuition benefit programs to promote continuous learning and personal development for employees and their family members. See our Tuition at a Glance for an overview of our offerings.
Employee Perks & Other Benefits
Our Champlain employee community has access to additional benefits and a variety of local and national perks from wellness, auto, technology, and more.
Employee Perks & Other BenefitsDisability & Life Insurance Benefits Summary
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Short Term Disability (STD)
The College provides Short-Term Disability coverage for eligible faculty and staff for illness or non-work related injury; illnesses/injuries must be certified by a medical provider and Unum.
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Long Term Disability (LTD)
The College provides Long-Term Disability coverage for eligible faculty and staff. The LTD plan will pay a monthly benefit once the 26-week (180 days) elimination period has been met (typically following a short term disability claim) with Unum’s approval.
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Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Term life insurance and compensation for accidental loss of life or limb is available to eligible faculty and staff. For 2025, coverage is available for the employee and is provided at 1.5 times base salary to a maximum of $600,000 benefit.
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Supplemental Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Additional term life insurance and AD&D insurance may be purchased by eligible faculty and staff for themselves and their spouse. You may choose up to 4.5 times your annual earnings (maximum $500,000) for yourself and up to $500,000 for your spouse.
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Changing Your BenefitsGenerally, you can change your health coverage during the Open Enrollment period each year or when you have a qualifying IRS life event (such as marriage, birth of a child, divorce, etc.).
Learn About Changing Your Benefits
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Employee Assistance ProgramOur Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential, and comprehensive solutions for today’s personal and work challenges. Champlain College’s EAP (InvestEAP) can be accessed 24/7 by phone or web.
The service provides information, counseling, and referrals for matters related to work, family, health, or any issues that are important to you and your family. It’s free for you and your household members and is entirely confidential.
Just create a login to access the many services available to all employees. Password for Champlain: champlain
InvestEAP Website Call 866-660-9533
People Center
Location
Third Floor Room 331
175 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM