Benefits
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Benefits are an important part of your total compensation. We strive to provide high-quality, affordable, family-friendly benefit offerings to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. We are also committed to providing excellent customer service and resources to help you and your family best utilize these valuable benefit programs.
For further details about benefits, please visit Purdue’s benefits page.
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Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits
LEARN ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Take a look at the following links for information on Purdue University employee benefits:
- Purdue University Benefits Homepage
- Medical Benefits
- Preventive Health Coverage [PDF]
- Prescription Plan
- Eligibility
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vision Service Plan
- Dental Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits (Universal Life; Home and Auto Insurance)
- Changes in Family Status
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Continuing Benefits after Leaving Purdue
LABORATORY SERVICES
Anthem contracts with national companies to provide the most cost-effective services. Tiered lab benefits save you money on all three Purdue medical plans.
We have national contracts with the following companies:
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Fitness Membership
Fitness Membership
ATHLETICS CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Memberships to our Athletics Center are available for payroll deduction:
- Employee only: $60/year
- Employee and Spouse: $120
- Dependent: $24 per dependent 26 years and younger
The cost is spread through your pay dates. Biweekly paid employees will have 24 deductions throughout the membership year. Monthly paid employees will have 12 deductions. Academic year employees will have a slightly different deduction schedule. If you are not sure about your deduction schedule, call 260-481-6840.
To sign up for payroll deduction, complete the Athletics Center Fitness Membership Payroll Deduction [PDF] and read the Release and Hold Harmless Agreement [PDF]. Once you have filled out the form, take it to Human Resources, as the Athletics Center cannot authorize payroll deductions. If your spouse or dependent is joining, a separate waiver (page two of the payroll deduction form) and release agreement are required for each member.
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Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
PROTECTION FOR WORK-RELATED INJURY
Workers’ compensation provides protection for all university employees—including student workers—who acquire a work-related injury or illness. Employees are protected while carrying out assigned job duties both on the premises and while traveling on university business. Coverage is provided, with certain limitations, for medical expenses, time an employee is unable to work, and any permanent impairment.
IF YOU ARE INJURED ON THE JOB
Notify your supervisor immediately. In case of a life-threatening injury, have someone call 911 and then have them notify your supervisor.
If your injury is not life-threatening but you need medical attention, call campus police at 260-481-6827 for first aid.
You may visit one of our workers’ compensation–approved facilities after completing the first report of injury (FROI) with your supervisor.
24/7 Nurse Triage Line
SUPERVISOR’S DUTIES:
Take the following steps if you are the supervisor for an employee injured on the job:
· You and/or the injured employee should reach out to the 24/7 Nurse Triage Line at 1-844-454-1143.
· If medical attention is needed, the triage nurse will send the employee to one of the following facilities.
o Parkview Occupational Health, 3415 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne
o Parkview Occupational Health, 3978 New Vision Drive, Fort Wayne
· After the employee speaks with the triage nurse, a report will be sent to Human Resources. If further reporting is needed, the supervisor may be asked to complete the “First Report of Injury (FROI) and Supervisor’s Incident Investigation (SII) Form”. If needed, this form is located at: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/froi/ai.html.
o Before submitting your DocuSign form, please download the document and send a copy to [email protected] to assure a copy is routed to Human Resources in Fort Wayne.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Hospital emergency rooms should be utilized only for serious injuries, or for treatment when the occupational health and urgent care centers are closed at the discretion of the triage nurse.
Medical treatment beyond the initial visit requires approval by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Failure to do so may result in denial of medical expenses incurred.
Employees should not use their personal physician for a work-related injury. Treatment through any provider not approved by JWF Specialty may not be covered and in those situations, the employee will be responsible for any unpaid bills.
The cost of prescription medications will be reimbursed by sending prescription receipts to Human Resources.
REPORTING CLAIMS
The following information will help you with reporting claims:
· Injuries will be reported electronically to JWF Specialty, our Worker’s Compensation Insurance provider.
· If you are asked to complete a First Report of Injury Form, the employee’s PUID will be necessary when completing a FROI. (Enter the first 10 numbers.)
o Clicking Submit will automatically send the form to JWF, REM (Radiological and Emergency Management) at West Lafayette, and the Workers’ Compensation coordinators at Purdue West Lafayette. IMPORTANT: Please download the document and send a copy to Amy Jagger in Purdue Fort Wayne Human Resources at [email protected].
o Copies of the FROI are kept on file in HR. This file is kept separate from the employee’s personnel file.
Employees may also refer to Workers’ Compensation.
Process Review
Workers’ compensation pays for the first seven calendar days an employee is unable to work, but only if the disability exceeds 21 calendar days. After seven calendar days, compensation is paid at a rate of about two-thirds of an employee’s normal pay, subject to a maximum amount.
Available sick/vacation leave can be used to pay for the first seven days and/or to supplement compensation payments. Clerical and service staff who miss 10 days or more should file a Form 33 Absence leave report [XLS]. Monthly paid staff should report their absences through Employee Self Service for all days missed.
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Family and Medical Leave and Other Leaves
Family and Medical Leave and Other Leaves
For more information, please click here.