Benefits and Community

• vacation days – 24 annually
• sick days – 12 annually (bank up to 90)
• holidays – 9 annually
• parental leave – 6 weeks paid time off for birth mothers, non-birth parents, and adoptive parents

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• medical and prescription plan/insurance – your choice of three health insurance plans, dependent coverage, and a reasonable premium
• tobacco-free premium discount – save up to $900 annually on your medical insurance premiums
• dental – single and dependent care coverage with reasonable premiums
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• other benefits – a variety of voluntary benefits to meet your needs
• on-site health Quick Clinic
• on-site assistance – Ball State retains knowledgeable benefits staff who can assist you with your benefit questions

• university contribution to pension plan –Alternate Pension Plan (APP) at 5% for the first three years and 10.5% thereafter vested immediately or TRF State of Indiana plan with contribution amounts set by the State with a 10 year pension vesting requirement
• additional voluntary retirement plan – 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity plan with Roth option and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• other benefits – Eligible retirees may receive life insurance benefits through Ball State University at retirement

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• employees – undergraduate and graduate tuition
• spouses and eligible dependents – undergraduate tuition

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The university offers an excellent Wellness Program with a focus on helping our employees achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. It is 5-Star Certified by the Indiana Wellness Council.

Offerings include:

• Nutritional Assessment Lab consultation
• Employee Assistance Program
• work-life balance resources
• health-management programs
• health coaching
• diabetes prevention program

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• discounted and free software through our Technology Store
• reduced fees for the Student Recreation and Wellness Center