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.elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n min-height: 100vh !important;\n height: 100vh !important;\n display: flex !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* 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Resources<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n JSU employee <em>benefits<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n An overview of the benefits available to Jackson State University\n employees — offered at hire date.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">View Benefits<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"benefits-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span id=\"benefits-top\"><\/span>\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Human Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"benefits-h\">JSU employee benefits<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben-note\">\n <p>Full-time employees are eligible for all University benefits. Part-time employees working less than twenty (20) hours per week and\/or four and one-half (4 ½) months are not eligible for any University benefits. However, they do qualify for unemployment and worker’s compensation.<\/p>\n <p>This section provides an overview of JSU’s employee benefits. These benefits are offered at hire date. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/ssb-prod.ec.jsums.edu\/PROD\/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage\">PAWS<\/a> employee tab for a list of your current benefit elections. Email any benefits inquiries to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben-contents\">\n <p class=\"ben-contents__label\">Contents<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"#additional-benefits\">Additional Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#cafeteria\">Cafeteria Plan \/ Flexible Spending Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#dental\">Dental Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#eap\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#health\">Group Health Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#life\">Group Life Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#leave\">Leave<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#changes\">Making Changes<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#retirement\">Retirement<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#supplemental-insurance\">Supplemental Insurance Options<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#supplemental-retirement\">Supplemental Retirement Options<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#vision\">Vision Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#workers-comp\">Workers Compensation<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"additional-benefits\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Additional Benefits<\/h3>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Employee Tuition Remission<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Remission of fees for up to 6 hours per semester.<\/li>\n <li>Employees are eligible after their 6 months probationary period.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Complete the Remission of Fees Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> located under the Human Resources section prior to the close of registration for the relevant semester.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Dependent Tuition Remission<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>50% Tuition Waiver (100% if both parents work for the university) for single, dependent children of full-time employees<\/li>\n <li>Student must be covered on employee’s health insurance or tax return.<\/li>\n <li>Continued eligibility until baccalaureate degree requirements are met or age 25, whichever comes first; provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>omplete the Dependent Tuition Remission of Fees Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> located under the Human Resources section prior to the close of registration for the relevant semester.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">MS College Savings Program<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Contribute pre-taxed dollars to the program for tuition expenses.<\/li>\n <li>Phone: 601-359-3676<\/li>\n <li>Make an online account here.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>To have JSU withhold money for this account, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2021\/05\/Salary_Wage-Reduction-Agreement.pdf\">Salary Reduction Agreement Form<\/a> and submit it to <a href=\"mailto:HRbenefits@jsums.edu\">HRbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Payroll Deducted Football\/Basketball Season Tickets<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the Department of Athletics to purchase your season tickets via Payroll Deduction.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Complete the Payroll Deduction Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> here under the Athletics Section.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">JSU Health Center<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the JSU Health Center to sign up for a monthly plan that can cover visits to the health center.<\/li>\n <li>Individual Plan: $10 per month<\/li>\n <li>Family Plan: $20 per month<\/li>\n <li>Eligible for Payroll Deduction.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Personal Post Office Box Rental<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the JSU Post Office to rent a personal post office box for a nominal fee.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Kids Kollege<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>After-school program for school-aged children. Currently suspended due to COVID-19.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Credit Unions<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Hope Community Credit Union<br>Contact Felicia Lyles at 601-362-8050<\/li>\n <li>Jackson Area Credit Union<br>Contact Wayne Cameron at 601-922-7055.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"cafeteria\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Cafeteria Plan \/ Flexible Spending Accounts<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Administrator:<\/th><td><strong>Southern Administrators and Benefits Consultants<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Phone: 601-856-9933<br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\">https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>A Section 125 Cafeteria plan is merely a tax savings plan which allows participating employees to deduct certain expenses from gross earnings before the computation of federal, state, and social security taxes. Under your Cafeteria Plan there are 3 options in which you may participate: You may pick any or all in which to participate. Please note: Because of the reduction in Social Security taxes, participation in the Cafeteria Plan could reduce Social Security benefits.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All benefits-eligible employees.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>Employees make their decision to participate in the cafeteria plan at new hire orientation. Changes to participation can be made during open enrollment (generally, the month of October) each year.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Deductions Eligible for Pre-Tax<\/th><td>Option 1: Insurance State Health, State Life, Delta Dental, Superior Vision, Colonial Accident, Cancer and ICU Aflac Cancer, Accident and Hospital Advantage.<br>Post Tax Insurance: Colonial STD, Aflac STD, Cigna LTD and STD, NY Life and Transamerica<br>Flexible Spending Accounts: Option 2: Dependent Care Expenses Option 3: Unreimbursed Medical Expenses<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/eligible-medical-expenses\">Eligible Medical Expenses<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/dependent-care\">Dependent Care<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/claim-procedures\">Claim Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sabcflex.com\/newportal\/\">Employee Portal<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/sabc-flexcard\">SABC Flex Card<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SABC-Cafeteria-Plan-Election-Form.pdf\">Cafeteria Plan Election<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SABC-9-change-of-status.pdf\">SABC Status Change<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerforms.docusign.net\/f423fd0a-f767-4371-a811-2f61242219b3?env=na4&acct=4146dc15-df4b-41b6-afa4-57107a2d43db&accountId=4146dc15-df4b-41b6-afa4-57107a2d43db\">SABC Flex Card<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p><strong>For more information, click here<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2025\/09\/EDU-LETT-Jackson-State-Univ-26-REVISED.pdf\">Cafeteria\/Insurance Enrollment Information<\/a><\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"dental\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Dental Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Delta Dental<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service: 800-521-2651<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.deltadentalins.com\/\">deltadentalins.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employee, their spouse and dependent children to the end of the month dependent turns age 26.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>A dental plan that provides two options, High Option and Low Option.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The employee is responsible for the full cost of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Dental insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Low Option<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$10.70<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$14.26<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$20.26<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$27.01<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee+ Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$34.15<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$45.53<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">High Option<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$15.90<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$21.20<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$32.26<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$43.01<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee+ Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$46.22<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$61.62<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.deltadentalins.com\/login.html\">Login\/Create an Online Account<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadentalins.com\/individuals\/guidance\/get-id-card.html\">Delta Dental ID card<\/a>: As an enrollee with Delta Dental, you don’t need an ID card. When visiting a Delta Dental Premier or Delta Dental PPO dentist, simply provide your social security or identification number. If you still would like an ID card, you can print a customized ID card on demand.<\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadentalins.com\/find-a-dentist\/directory-results\/?location=&network=2ppo%2C2premier%2C2deltacare%2CDCSUBIND%2CDCSUBMED%2CDCSUBCON&specialty=General+Dentist\">Find a Dentist<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Delta-Dental-Plan-Document-2020.pdf\">Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Delta-Dental-Fillable-App.pdf\">Delta Dental Enrollment\/ Change Form<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"eap\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/h3>\n <p>TELUS Health | Employee Assistance Program<\/p>\n <p>Feel supported and connected with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and innovative wellbeing resource.<\/p>\n <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/eap\/\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"health\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Group Health Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>The State and School Employees’ Health Plan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/\">The State and School Employees’ Health Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-Eligible Employees; their spouses, and children<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Base Plan (High Deductible) and Select Plan (Low Deductible)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>JSU pays the full premium for employee only coverage under the base plan option and a portion of the premium for employee only coverage under the select plan option. The employee is responsible for the remaining portion of employee only coverage under the select plan option and the full cost of any dependent coverage.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Group health insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Select Coverage (Legacy-employee hired before 01\/2006)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$10.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$ 13.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$310.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$413.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$448.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$597.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$115.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$154.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$221.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$294.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Select Coverage (Horizon-employee hired after 01\/2006)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$25.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$33.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$325.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$433.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$463.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$617.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$130.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$174.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$236.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$314.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Base Coverage (High Deductible)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$0.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$0.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$263.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$351.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$401.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$534.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$68.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$91.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$175.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$233.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/gpylg451\/2021-pd-final-to-kyb-website.pdf\">2021 Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/nngainuw\/cy-2021-rate-sheet.pdf\">2021 Premium Rates<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/1vyj3khr\/summary-of-benefits-and-coverage-2021-final.pdf\">2021 Summary of Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/7792\/faqs-about-the-plan.pdf\">FAQ’s About the Plan<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/7791\/faqs-base-select-2019.pdf\">FAQ’S About Base or Select Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/9258\/314337_2019-wellness-chart-update.pdf\">Wellness\/Preventive Services and Screenings Covered at 100%<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/cvs-caremark-pharmacy-benefits\/\">CVS Caremark: Pharmacy Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbsms.com\/\">BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/4735\/2017-application-for-coverage.pdf\">Application for Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"life\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Group Life Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Minnesota Life Insurance Company (Securian)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/minnesota-life-insurance-securian\/\">Minnesota Life Insurance Company<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employees<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Insured for twice the employee’s annual wage, with a minimum of $30,000 and a maximum of $100,000 coverage. Please note that state-sponsored group term life insurance coverage over $50,000 is subject to imputed tax under the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 79.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The premium is 18 cents per $1,000 of coverage per month (9 cents per semi-monthly). The employee pays one half of the premium and the university pays the other half of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Beneficiary Designation<\/p>\n <p>Employees who elect life insurance coverage should designate one or more beneficiaries with Minnesota Life Insurance Company, an affiliate of Securian Financial, to ensure that any benefits are paid in accordance with their wishes.<\/p>\n <p>To manage your beneficiary designation online:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Log in to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myblue.bcbsms.com\/cas\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fmyblue.bcbsms.com%2FMemberLandWeb%2FmyBlueHome.do\">bcbsms.com<\/a><\/strong>. If you have not previously registered, information will be required from your BCBSMS ID card to complete the registration process.<\/li>\n <li>Go to the My Benefits tab.<\/li>\n <li>Under the Life Benefits section, click the link to update the beneficiary information. You will see a notification asking you to “Agree” to be transferred to a secure portal provided by Minnesota Life. Click “I Agree.”<\/li>\n <li>Click “View beneficiary.”<\/li>\n <li>If you need to make any changes, click “Update Designation,” and provide the name(s), relationship(s) and respective benefit shares.<\/li>\n <li>After this information has been entered, you will receive an email acknowledgment, as well as a letter in the mail confirming your changes to your beneficiary designation.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>While online, you can edit your profile, and make any updates to your email address and phone numbers. If you would rather designate your beneficiary using a paper form, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/9313\/beneficiary-designation-state-mississippi_83345-22.pdf\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securian.com\/content\/securian\/en\/insights-tools\/life-insurance-needs-calculator\">Life Insurance Needs Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Life-Insurance-Premiums.pdf\">Premiums<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/web1.lifebenefits.com\/content\/dam\/form\/grp\/enrollment-change-application-state-mississippi_mslifeapp.pdf\">State and School Employees’ Life Insurance Plan Enrollment\/ Change Form<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"leave\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Leave<\/h3>\n <p>All leave time is accrued on the last paycheck of the month. To check your leave balances, check the employee tab in PAWS. Once leave time has been approved by your supervisor. Please enter the leave time electronically into the Banner 9 Leave Report. The Leave Report module is located on your Employee Profile portal.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Faculty Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Faculty members employed by the eight (8) public universities on a nine‐month contract shall not be eligible for personal leave.<\/li>\n <li>Faculty only accrue Major Medical Leave (sick pay)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Faculty leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">13 1\/3 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">15 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">14 1\/5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">16 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">15 2\/5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">17 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">16 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">18 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Staff Personal Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Personal leave may be used for vacation and personal business and shall be used for illness of the employee requiring absences of one day or less.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Staff personal leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">12 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">18 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">14 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">21 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">16 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">24 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">18 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">27 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Staff Medical Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Major medical leave (sick pay) may be used for illness only after the employee has used one (1) day of personal leave or leave without pay if the employee has no accrued personal leave.<\/li>\n <li>If an employee is out on sick leave for more than 4 days, they must submit a Dr’s excuse to return to work.<\/li>\n <li>An employee may use up to 3 days of earned major medical leave for each occurrence in any calendar year because of a death in the immediate family.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Staff medical leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">8 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">12 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">7 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">10.5 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">6 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">9 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">7.5 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks (during any 12 month period) of protected <strong>unpaid<\/strong> leave.<\/li>\n <li>Leave Reasons:<\/li>\n <li>birth of a child<\/li>\n <li>placement of a child for adoption or foster care<\/li>\n <li>serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member<\/li>\n <li>Must have been employed 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months<\/li>\n <li>FMLA leave may be paid using the accrued major medical leave (sick pay).<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Procedures<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>Go to JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Enter oneJnumber as the username and your NetID password as the password<\/li>\n <li>Go to Forms<\/li>\n <li>Under Human Resources, select and complete the HR Employee FMLA Leave Request Form<\/li>\n <li>Once the FMLA Leave Request form is reviewed, FMLA documents will be attached to the softdocs form and emailed to you once we have determined your FMLA eligibility.<\/li>\n <li>Communications and requested correspondence will be done through email.<\/li>\n <li>Med PAF will be requested from the supervisor via email once an employee has been approved to be completed in the JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p>If you have any FMLA-related questions, please contact the Human Resources Benefits team by email at <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a> or by phone at 601-979-2015, option 1.<\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"changes\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Making Changes<\/h3>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Changes to Insurance Elections<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Benefits-eligible employees may elect to participate or make changes in the insurance plans due to the following events:<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Within 31 days of the date of hire<\/li>\n <li>During Open Enrollment in October of each year for an effective date of January 1 of the following year (Dates for open enrollment are announced before October of each year)<\/li>\n <li>Within 60 days of a family status change, as long as the insurance change is consistent with the status change<\/li>\n <li>Status changes include, but are not limited to:<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Marriage or divorce<\/li>\n <li>Death of a spouse or dependent<\/li>\n <li>Birth or adoption of a child<\/li>\n <li>Employee or spouse employment status change (full-time to part-time or vice versa)<\/li>\n <li>Refused coverage for self or dependents at the time coverage was offered but subsequently, lost coverage due to termination of spouse’s employment<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Medical underwriting may apply to some insurances if making application after 31 days of your date of hire or for spouse and dependent children elections.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Changes to Name And Address<\/p>\n <p>The following vendors will require you to change your name and address via HR:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>State Health & Life Insurance<\/li>\n <li>Southern Administrators & Benefit Consultant (Cafeteria Plan & Flexible Spending Accounts)<\/li>\n <li>Superior Vision<\/li>\n <li>Delta Dental<\/li>\n <li>Cigna Long-Term Disability<\/li>\n <li>MS Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Please complete the “<a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/Index#\/form\/130\">Employee Information Change Form<\/a>” in Softdocs to change your name and\/or address.<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>Go to JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Enter oneJnumber as the username and your NetID password as the password<\/li>\n <li>Go to Forms<\/li>\n <li>Under Human Resources, select and complete the Employee Information Change Form.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"retirement\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Retirement<\/h3>\n <p>Benefits eligible employees must complete retirement forms within 30 days of date of hire. Beneficiaries may be changed at any time by completing the necessary forms. All completed forms must be returned to Human Resources for processing.<\/p>\n <p>All benefits eligible employees are required to participate in a retirement plan; the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). However, participation in the ORP plan is only available to employees holding specific positions as defined by state law. Guidance on deciding between the plans can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/ORP_Overview.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>PERS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">Pers.ms.gov<\/a> | 800.444.7377<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Any benefits eligible employee may elect to participate in PERS. However, if an employee has made a previous ORP election while employed with another IHL institution through the State of Mississippi and holds an ORP eligible position through Jackson State University, they are not eligible for participation in PERS.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>PERS is a defined benefit plan that is designed to provide a monthly retirement benefit to employees at time of retirement.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contributions:<\/th><td>The employee’s pre-tax contribution is 9% of gross wages and the university’s contribution is 17.40% of the employee’s gross wages.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period prior to July 1, 2007:<\/th><td>A member who entered PERS prior to July 1, 2007, is vested after 4 years of service as a contributing member provided that he or she does not subsequently refund his or her account balance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period on or after July 1, 2007:<\/th><td>A member who entered PERS on or after July 1, 2007, is vested after 8 years of service as a contributing member provided that he or she does not subsequently refund his or her account balance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Retirement Eligibility:<\/th><td>To be eligible for a service retirement benefit, a PERS member must be either 1. at least age 60 and vested – OR – 2. any age if the member has 25 years of creditable service and was hired before July 1, 2011, or has 30 years of creditable service and was hired on or after July 1, 2011.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Thinking about Retiring?<\/th><td>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form9ASRVC.pdf\">PERS Form 9A<\/a> 3 to 4 months prior to retire date to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a> to receive an estimate of your benefits and start the process. If you have confirmed you would like to retire, submit your retirement letter to your immediate supervisor. An HR benefits representative will contact you within 30 days of your retirement date to discuss health insurance options for retirees.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Resources<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PERS-Retirement-Tiers.pdf\">PERS Retirement Tiers<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Pages\/Forms.aspx\">PERS Form Library<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Pages\/Publications.aspx\">PERS Publications<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/JSU-Retirement-Process-Booklet-Revised-11-12-2020-1.pdf\">JSU Retirement Process Booklet<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Forms<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form1.pdf\">Form 1 Membership Application<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form1B.pdf\">Form 1B Beneficiary Designation<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Providers:<\/th><td><strong>VALIC (Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company) Retirement Services, formerly AIG<\/strong>; <strong>Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF)<\/strong>; <strong>VOYA Life and Annuity Company<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td> <\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits eligible employees holding specific positions as defined by state law are eligible to participate in the ORP plan. Specific positions eligible for participation are: Teaching and administrative faculty; Librarians with academic rank; Intercollegiate coaches (with or without academic rank); Administrators with budgetary authority<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>ORP is a defined contribution plan with the availability of funds being portable and transferable.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contributions:<\/th><td>The employee’s pre-tax contribution is 9% of gross wages. The employers’ contribution of seventeen and four tenths percent (17.40%) of the participant’s earned compensation shall be disbursed as follows: 1. One percent (1%) of the employer contributions (or the equivalent of 0.174 percent of the participant’s earned compensation) shall be paid to PERS as an administrative fee. 2. Two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the participant’s earned compensation reduced by the pro-rata share of the 1% administrative fee, or an equivalent of 2.475 percent of the participant’s earned compensation, shall be remitted to PERS for application to the unfunded accrued liability. 3. Fourteen and nine tenths percent (14.90%) of the participant’s earned compensation reduced by the pro-rata share of the 1% administrative fee, or an equivalent of 14.751 percent of the participant’s earned compensation, shall be remitted to the appropriate company or companies for application to the participant’s contract or account or both.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period:<\/th><td>Immediately vested upon election of ORP<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Retirement Eligibility:<\/th><td>Immediate availability of funds upon termination of employment. The employee must meet the same requirements as PERS for University Retirement with options to keep Retiree Health and Life Insurance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Election Timeline:<\/th><td>ORP eligible employees have 30 days from date of hire to make their retirement election between ORP and PERS. Once an ORP election is made, this election is irrevocable as long as an employee holds an ORP eligible position. If no election is made within 30 days from date of hire, an employee will automatically default to PERS unless a previous ORP election was made while the individual was employed with another IHL institution through the State of Mississippi and he or she now holds an ORP eligible position through Jackson State University. In that situation, the employee must participate in ORP. Individual consultants are available to assist with investment options.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>The three approved providers are listed above. Employees should make their election by following these steps: 1. Contact the provider(s) to find the plan that best fits your retirement income strategies. You may select multiple providers. 2. Once you have selected the provider(s) in which you wish to participate, complete the ORP Retirement Plan Election\/Vendor Selection (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4E_OptionalRetirementPlanElectionVendorSelection.pdf\">Form 4E<\/a>) and return to HR. 3. Complete an application for each provider you select. Contact the provider(s) to obtain an application.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Thinking about Retiring?<\/th><td>Contact your ORP vendor representative to discuss retirement options. To continue health and life insurance coverage as a retiree, you must be employed four years or more and currently enrolled in the coverage.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Resources:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">ORP Website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/JSU-Retirement-Process-Booklet-Revised-11-12-2020-1.pdf\">JSU Retirement Process Booklet<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Forms:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4E_OptionalRetirementPlanElectionVendorSelection.pdf\">ORP Retirement Plan\/Election Vendor Selection (Form 4E)<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4S_Vendor_Selection_Change.pdf\">ORP Vendor Selection Change (Form 4S)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"supplemental-insurance\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Supplemental Insurance Options<\/h3>\n <p>Benefits-eligible employees are able to add supplemental insurance options at any time. However, medical underwriting may apply to some insurances if making application after 31 days of your date of hire or for spouse and dependent children elections. If any of these coverages are elected and the employee would like the deductions payroll deducted, the vendor must email their deduction form to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Supplemental insurance options<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Provider<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Coverage Options<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Contact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2023\/10\/AFLAC-Product-Brochures-1.pdf\"><strong>AFLAC<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Supplemental Health; Cancer; Short-Term Disability; Long-Term Disability; Hospital Indemnity<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Olivia Griffith 601-750-9434<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitslearningcenter.com\/en\/JacksonStateUniversity\/Postcards\/NewHire\"><strong>Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Cancer; Critical Illness; Short\/Long Term Disability; Hospitalization; Life Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Robert Penn 601-624-5075<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2023\/10\/Disability-Customer-Flyer-1-combined.pdf\"><strong>Cigna<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Long Term Disability<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">1(800) 557-7975<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Transamerica, Catchings Agency<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Burial Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Mr. Catchings 601-355-7489<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>New York Life<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Life Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Mr. Alvin Franklin 601-331-6685<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Diabetes Care Group<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Diabetes Management Services<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">601-939-9923<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"supplemental-retirement\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Supplemental Retirement Options<\/h3>\n <p>Supplemental retirement plans include the Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust 457 for all benefits-eligible employees. In addition, all employees are eligible to enroll in a Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b). Contributions for these plans are made by the employee only and deducted with pre-tax dollars. There are limits to the amount of contributions employees can make each year, and other restrictions apply. Enrollment is available at any time.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Mississippi Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Mississippi Deferred Compensation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service Phone: 1-800-846-4551<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdcplan.com\">www.mdcplan.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All employees, regardless of benefits eligible status. Student workers are not eligible.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust is a plan authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code through the Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>Employees must contact Mississippi Deferred Compensation to enroll.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Account access website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Enrollment Information<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.empower-retirement.com\/EE\/MississippiWR\/DOCS\/Plan-Highlights.pdf\">Plan Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.empower-retirement.com\/EE\/MississippiWR\/DOCS\/Benefits-Of-Enrolling.pdf\">MDC Plan Benefits of Enrolling<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.empower-retirement.com\/participant\/#\/articles\/MississippiWR\/investmentInformation\">MDC Plan Investment Information<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empower-retirement.com\/learning_center\/index.shtml\">The Empower Retirement Learning Center<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Tax Deferred Annuity 403(B)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Providers:<\/th><td><strong>VOYA<\/strong>; <strong>TIAA-CREF<\/strong>; <strong>VALIC (AIG)<\/strong>; <strong>Primerica<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><strong>VOYA<\/strong> Larry Wilson Phone: 601-918-7168 Email: <a href=\"mailto:larry.wilson@voyafa.com\">larry.wilson@voyafa.com<\/a><br><strong>TIAA<\/strong> Richella Vincent-Lee Phone: 770-512-3570 Email: <a href=\"mailto:ricella.vincentlee@tiaa.org\">ricella.vincentlee@tiaa.org<\/a><br><strong>VALIC (AIG)<\/strong> Bobby Browning Phone: 601-605-3590 or 601-402-8856 Email: <a href=\"mailto:Bobby.browning@aig.com\">Bobby.browning@aig.com<\/a><br><strong>Primerica<\/strong> Chris Havard Phone: 601-922-6111<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All employees are eligible to participate, regardless of their benefits-eligible status. Student employees are not eligible.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>1. You may begin a 403(b) plan at any time by following these steps: 2. Contact the provider(s) to find the plan that best fits your retirement income strategies. You may select multiple providers; however, the maximum contribution per year remains the same. 3. Once you have selected the provider(s) in which you wish to participate, establish a contract with the provider(s). 4. In order for JSU to withhold money from your paycheck for your 403(b) contribution, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/#\/form\/203\">Salary Reduction Agreement Form<\/a> and submit it to HR.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"vision\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Vision Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Superior Vision<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service: 800-507-3800 | <a href=\"https:\/\/superiorvision.com\/\">superiorvision.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employee, their spouse and dependent children to the end of the month dependent turns age 26.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Vision benefits: eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The employee is responsible for the full cost of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Vision insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 month<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$3.15<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$4.20<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$5.76<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$7.68<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$9.72<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$12.96<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.superiorvision.com\/account\/login\/member\">Member Portal<\/a> (Access your electronic ID card here)<\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/superiorvision.com\/locator\/\">Find an Optometrist<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Superior-Vision-Plan-Document.pdf\">Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Superior-Vision-App-Fillable.pdf\">Superior Vision Application<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"workers-comp\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Workers Compensation<\/h3>\n <p>Jackson State University pays the entire amount of the worker’s compensation insurance premium that provides benefits to employees who experience injury or illness in connection with their employment. Eligibility automatically begins on the first day of employment. JSU’s Workers’ Compensation claims are administered by:<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-addr\">AmFed Companies<br>PO Box 1380<br>Ridgeland, MS 39158<br>(800) 264-8085<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Procedures<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>All injuries, regardless of how minor, should immediately be reported to the employee’s supervisor.<\/li>\n <li>The employee or supervisor should complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/hr\/files\/2015\/11\/Workers-Compensation-First-Report-of-Injury-Form.pdf\">Report of Injury Form<\/a> and submit it to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>If the employee receives any type of medical treatment for the injury, documentation should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>The entire period of absence due to a work related injury or illness is considered family and medical leave as certified on the medical certification form. Departments will need to follow the FMLA procedures regarding submitting the leave and return PAFs to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>As mandated by Senate Bill 2977, effective July 1, 2008, an employee’s total compensation as a combination of paid leave and indemnity payments must not exceed 100% of regular compensation.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcc.ms.gov\/pdf\/WCFacts2013.pdf\">Workers’ Compensation Facts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcc.ms.gov\/#\/home\">Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n  \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"quicklinks\" aria-labelledby=\"quicklinks-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Quick links<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"quicklinks-h\">Quick links<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"qlink-row\">\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/\">Benefits<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/staff-training\/\">Employee Trainings<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/\">FAQS<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/formsandocs-2\/\">Forms & Documents<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">About<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">About Human Resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hr-prose\">\n <p>The role of the Division of Human Resources (HR) is to advance the overall mission of the University by providing quality support to the University for the following areas including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"support-grid\">\n <div class=\"support-item\">Talent Acquisition<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Salary and Benefits Administration<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Employer and Employee Relations<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Payroll<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Student Employment<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Professional and Workforce Development<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Policy and Procedures<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hr-prose\">\n <p>The Division of Human Resources supports the University pillars of student centeredness, teamwork and collegiality, and the pursuit of excellence. We are committed to excellence, honesty and integrity in all that we do and strive to build and maintain effective partnerships while promoting an environment in which human values and relationships are respected, diversity is supported, and people are recognized as our most valuable resource.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"announce-card\">\n <p class=\"announce-card__label\">Announcements<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsuopenenrollment\/\">JSU Online Open Enrollment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"careers-card\">\n <p class=\"careers-card__label\">Careers @ JSU<\/p>\n <div class=\"careers-card__links\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schooljobs.com\/careers\/jsums\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Find More Careers @ JSU<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schooljobs.com\/careers\/jsums\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Log In\/Create Account<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Division of Human Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact us<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\"><div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📍<\/div>\n <div><div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">College of Business Suite #530<br>1400 J.R. 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align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n min-height: 100vh !important;\n height: 100vh !important;\n display: flex !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n JSU GLOBAL NAVIGATION \u2014 matches jsums.edu exactly\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.jsu-global-nav {\n position: fixed;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n z-index: 1000;\n background: #002147;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.35);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__top {\n background: 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Resources<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n JSU employee <em>benefits<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n An overview of the benefits available to Jackson State University\n employees — offered at hire date.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">View Benefits<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"benefits-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <span id=\"benefits-top\"><\/span>\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Human Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"benefits-h\">JSU employee benefits<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben-note\">\n <p>Full-time employees are eligible for all University benefits. Part-time employees working less than twenty (20) hours per week and\/or four and one-half (4 ½) months are not eligible for any University benefits. However, they do qualify for unemployment and worker’s compensation.<\/p>\n <p>This section provides an overview of JSU’s employee benefits. These benefits are offered at hire date. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/ssb-prod.ec.jsums.edu\/PROD\/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage\">PAWS<\/a> employee tab for a list of your current benefit elections. Email any benefits inquiries to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben-contents\">\n <p class=\"ben-contents__label\">Contents<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li><a href=\"#additional-benefits\">Additional Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#cafeteria\">Cafeteria Plan \/ Flexible Spending Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#dental\">Dental Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#eap\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#health\">Group Health Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#life\">Group Life Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#leave\">Leave<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#changes\">Making Changes<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#retirement\">Retirement<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#supplemental-insurance\">Supplemental Insurance Options<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#supplemental-retirement\">Supplemental Retirement Options<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#vision\">Vision Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#workers-comp\">Workers Compensation<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"additional-benefits\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Additional Benefits<\/h3>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Employee Tuition Remission<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Remission of fees for up to 6 hours per semester.<\/li>\n <li>Employees are eligible after their 6 months probationary period.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Complete the Remission of Fees Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> located under the Human Resources section prior to the close of registration for the relevant semester.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Dependent Tuition Remission<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>50% Tuition Waiver (100% if both parents work for the university) for single, dependent children of full-time employees<\/li>\n <li>Student must be covered on employee’s health insurance or tax return.<\/li>\n <li>Continued eligibility until baccalaureate degree requirements are met or age 25, whichever comes first; provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>omplete the Dependent Tuition Remission of Fees Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> located under the Human Resources section prior to the close of registration for the relevant semester.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">MS College Savings Program<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Contribute pre-taxed dollars to the program for tuition expenses.<\/li>\n <li>Phone: 601-359-3676<\/li>\n <li>Make an online account here.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>To have JSU withhold money for this account, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2021\/05\/Salary_Wage-Reduction-Agreement.pdf\">Salary Reduction Agreement Form<\/a> and submit it to <a href=\"mailto:HRbenefits@jsums.edu\">HRbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Payroll Deducted Football\/Basketball Season Tickets<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the Department of Athletics to purchase your season tickets via Payroll Deduction.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Complete the Payroll Deduction Form via <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs<\/a> here under the Athletics Section.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">JSU Health Center<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the JSU Health Center to sign up for a monthly plan that can cover visits to the health center.<\/li>\n <li>Individual Plan: $10 per month<\/li>\n <li>Family Plan: $20 per month<\/li>\n <li>Eligible for Payroll Deduction.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Personal Post Office Box Rental<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Visit the JSU Post Office to rent a personal post office box for a nominal fee.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Kids Kollege<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>After-school program for school-aged children. Currently suspended due to COVID-19.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Credit Unions<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Hope Community Credit Union<br>Contact Felicia Lyles at 601-362-8050<\/li>\n <li>Jackson Area Credit Union<br>Contact Wayne Cameron at 601-922-7055.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"cafeteria\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Cafeteria Plan \/ Flexible Spending Accounts<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Administrator:<\/th><td><strong>Southern Administrators and Benefits Consultants<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Phone: 601-856-9933<br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\">https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>A Section 125 Cafeteria plan is merely a tax savings plan which allows participating employees to deduct certain expenses from gross earnings before the computation of federal, state, and social security taxes. Under your Cafeteria Plan there are 3 options in which you may participate: You may pick any or all in which to participate. Please note: Because of the reduction in Social Security taxes, participation in the Cafeteria Plan could reduce Social Security benefits.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All benefits-eligible employees.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>Employees make their decision to participate in the cafeteria plan at new hire orientation. Changes to participation can be made during open enrollment (generally, the month of October) each year.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Deductions Eligible for Pre-Tax<\/th><td>Option 1: Insurance State Health, State Life, Delta Dental, Superior Vision, Colonial Accident, Cancer and ICU Aflac Cancer, Accident and Hospital Advantage.<br>Post Tax Insurance: Colonial STD, Aflac STD, Cigna LTD and STD, NY Life and Transamerica<br>Flexible Spending Accounts: Option 2: Dependent Care Expenses Option 3: Unreimbursed Medical Expenses<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/eligible-medical-expenses\">Eligible Medical Expenses<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/dependent-care\">Dependent Care<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/claim-procedures\">Claim Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sabcflex.com\/newportal\/\">Employee Portal<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcflex.com\/content\/sabc-flexcard\">SABC Flex Card<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SABC-Cafeteria-Plan-Election-Form.pdf\">Cafeteria Plan Election<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SABC-9-change-of-status.pdf\">SABC Status Change<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerforms.docusign.net\/f423fd0a-f767-4371-a811-2f61242219b3?env=na4&acct=4146dc15-df4b-41b6-afa4-57107a2d43db&accountId=4146dc15-df4b-41b6-afa4-57107a2d43db\">SABC Flex Card<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p><strong>For more information, click here<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2025\/09\/EDU-LETT-Jackson-State-Univ-26-REVISED.pdf\">Cafeteria\/Insurance Enrollment Information<\/a><\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"dental\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Dental Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Delta Dental<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service: 800-521-2651<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.deltadentalins.com\/\">deltadentalins.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employee, their spouse and dependent children to the end of the month dependent turns age 26.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>A dental plan that provides two options, High Option and Low Option.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The employee is responsible for the full cost of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Dental insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Low Option<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$10.70<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$14.26<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$20.26<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$27.01<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee+ Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$34.15<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$45.53<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">High Option<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$15.90<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$21.20<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$32.26<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$43.01<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee+ Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$46.22<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$61.62<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.deltadentalins.com\/login.html\">Login\/Create an Online Account<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadentalins.com\/individuals\/guidance\/get-id-card.html\">Delta Dental ID card<\/a>: As an enrollee with Delta Dental, you don’t need an ID card. When visiting a Delta Dental Premier or Delta Dental PPO dentist, simply provide your social security or identification number. If you still would like an ID card, you can print a customized ID card on demand.<\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltadentalins.com\/find-a-dentist\/directory-results\/?location=&network=2ppo%2C2premier%2C2deltacare%2CDCSUBIND%2CDCSUBMED%2CDCSUBCON&specialty=General+Dentist\">Find a Dentist<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Delta-Dental-Plan-Document-2020.pdf\">Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Delta-Dental-Fillable-App.pdf\">Delta Dental Enrollment\/ Change Form<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"eap\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/h3>\n <p>TELUS Health | Employee Assistance Program<\/p>\n <p>Feel supported and connected with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and innovative wellbeing resource.<\/p>\n <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/eap\/\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"health\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Group Health Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>The State and School Employees’ Health Plan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/\">The State and School Employees’ Health Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-Eligible Employees; their spouses, and children<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Base Plan (High Deductible) and Select Plan (Low Deductible)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>JSU pays the full premium for employee only coverage under the base plan option and a portion of the premium for employee only coverage under the select plan option. The employee is responsible for the remaining portion of employee only coverage under the select plan option and the full cost of any dependent coverage.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Group health insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Select Coverage (Legacy-employee hired before 01\/2006)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$10.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$ 13.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$310.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$413.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$448.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$597.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$115.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$154.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$221.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$294.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Select Coverage (Horizon-employee hired after 01\/2006)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$25.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$33.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$325.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$433.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$463.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$617.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$130.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$174.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$236.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$314.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr class=\"ptbl-sec\"><th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"colgroup\">Base Coverage (High Deductible)<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$0.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$0.00<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$263.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$351.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Spouse & Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$401.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$534.67<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Child<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$68.50<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$91.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Children<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$175.00<\/td><td data-label=\"9 Month Semi-Monthly Rates\">$233.34<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/gpylg451\/2021-pd-final-to-kyb-website.pdf\">2021 Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/nngainuw\/cy-2021-rate-sheet.pdf\">2021 Premium Rates<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/1vyj3khr\/summary-of-benefits-and-coverage-2021-final.pdf\">2021 Summary of Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/7792\/faqs-about-the-plan.pdf\">FAQ’s About the Plan<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/7791\/faqs-base-select-2019.pdf\">FAQ’S About Base or Select Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/9258\/314337_2019-wellness-chart-update.pdf\">Wellness\/Preventive Services and Screenings Covered at 100%<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/cvs-caremark-pharmacy-benefits\/\">CVS Caremark: Pharmacy Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbsms.com\/\">BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/4735\/2017-application-for-coverage.pdf\">Application for Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"life\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Group Life Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Minnesota Life Insurance Company (Securian)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/minnesota-life-insurance-securian\/\">Minnesota Life Insurance Company<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employees<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Insured for twice the employee’s annual wage, with a minimum of $30,000 and a maximum of $100,000 coverage. Please note that state-sponsored group term life insurance coverage over $50,000 is subject to imputed tax under the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 79.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The premium is 18 cents per $1,000 of coverage per month (9 cents per semi-monthly). The employee pays one half of the premium and the university pays the other half of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Beneficiary Designation<\/p>\n <p>Employees who elect life insurance coverage should designate one or more beneficiaries with Minnesota Life Insurance Company, an affiliate of Securian Financial, to ensure that any benefits are paid in accordance with their wishes.<\/p>\n <p>To manage your beneficiary designation online:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Log in to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myblue.bcbsms.com\/cas\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fmyblue.bcbsms.com%2FMemberLandWeb%2FmyBlueHome.do\">bcbsms.com<\/a><\/strong>. If you have not previously registered, information will be required from your BCBSMS ID card to complete the registration process.<\/li>\n <li>Go to the My Benefits tab.<\/li>\n <li>Under the Life Benefits section, click the link to update the beneficiary information. You will see a notification asking you to “Agree” to be transferred to a secure portal provided by Minnesota Life. Click “I Agree.”<\/li>\n <li>Click “View beneficiary.”<\/li>\n <li>If you need to make any changes, click “Update Designation,” and provide the name(s), relationship(s) and respective benefit shares.<\/li>\n <li>After this information has been entered, you will receive an email acknowledgment, as well as a letter in the mail confirming your changes to your beneficiary designation.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>While online, you can edit your profile, and make any updates to your email address and phone numbers. If you would rather designate your beneficiary using a paper form, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov\/media\/9313\/beneficiary-designation-state-mississippi_83345-22.pdf\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securian.com\/content\/securian\/en\/insights-tools\/life-insurance-needs-calculator\">Life Insurance Needs Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Life-Insurance-Premiums.pdf\">Premiums<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/web1.lifebenefits.com\/content\/dam\/form\/grp\/enrollment-change-application-state-mississippi_mslifeapp.pdf\">State and School Employees’ Life Insurance Plan Enrollment\/ Change Form<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"leave\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Leave<\/h3>\n <p>All leave time is accrued on the last paycheck of the month. To check your leave balances, check the employee tab in PAWS. Once leave time has been approved by your supervisor. Please enter the leave time electronically into the Banner 9 Leave Report. The Leave Report module is located on your Employee Profile portal.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Faculty Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Faculty members employed by the eight (8) public universities on a nine‐month contract shall not be eligible for personal leave.<\/li>\n <li>Faculty only accrue Major Medical Leave (sick pay)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Faculty leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">13 1\/3 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">15 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">14 1\/5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">16 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">15 2\/5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">17 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">16 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">18 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Staff Personal Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Personal leave may be used for vacation and personal business and shall be used for illness of the employee requiring absences of one day or less.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Staff personal leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">12 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">18 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">14 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">21 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">16 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">24 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">18 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">27 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Staff Medical Leave Accrual<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Major medical leave (sick pay) may be used for illness only after the employee has used one (1) day of personal leave or leave without pay if the employee has no accrued personal leave.<\/li>\n <li>If an employee is out on sick leave for more than 4 days, they must submit a Dr’s excuse to return to work.<\/li>\n <li>An employee may use up to 3 days of earned major medical leave for each occurrence in any calendar year because of a death in the immediate family.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Staff medical leave accrual<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Continuous Service<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (monthly)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Accrual Rate (Annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">1 month to 3 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">8 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">12 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">37 months to 8 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">7 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">10.5 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">97 months to 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">6 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">9 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Over 15 years<\/th><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (monthly)\">5 hours<\/td><td data-label=\"Accrual Rate (Annual)\">7.5 days<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks (during any 12 month period) of protected <strong>unpaid<\/strong> leave.<\/li>\n <li>Leave Reasons:<\/li>\n <li>birth of a child<\/li>\n <li>placement of a child for adoption or foster care<\/li>\n <li>serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member<\/li>\n <li>Must have been employed 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months<\/li>\n <li>FMLA leave may be paid using the accrued major medical leave (sick pay).<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Procedures<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>Go to JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Enter oneJnumber as the username and your NetID password as the password<\/li>\n <li>Go to Forms<\/li>\n <li>Under Human Resources, select and complete the HR Employee FMLA Leave Request Form<\/li>\n <li>Once the FMLA Leave Request form is reviewed, FMLA documents will be attached to the softdocs form and emailed to you once we have determined your FMLA eligibility.<\/li>\n <li>Communications and requested correspondence will be done through email.<\/li>\n <li>Med PAF will be requested from the supervisor via email once an employee has been approved to be completed in the JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p>If you have any FMLA-related questions, please contact the Human Resources Benefits team by email at <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a> or by phone at 601-979-2015, option 1.<\/p>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"changes\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Making Changes<\/h3>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Changes to Insurance Elections<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Benefits-eligible employees may elect to participate or make changes in the insurance plans due to the following events:<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Within 31 days of the date of hire<\/li>\n <li>During Open Enrollment in October of each year for an effective date of January 1 of the following year (Dates for open enrollment are announced before October of each year)<\/li>\n <li>Within 60 days of a family status change, as long as the insurance change is consistent with the status change<\/li>\n <li>Status changes include, but are not limited to:<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Marriage or divorce<\/li>\n <li>Death of a spouse or dependent<\/li>\n <li>Birth or adoption of a child<\/li>\n <li>Employee or spouse employment status change (full-time to part-time or vice versa)<\/li>\n <li>Refused coverage for self or dependents at the time coverage was offered but subsequently, lost coverage due to termination of spouse’s employment<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>Medical underwriting may apply to some insurances if making application after 31 days of your date of hire or for spouse and dependent children elections.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Changes to Name And Address<\/p>\n <p>The following vendors will require you to change your name and address via HR:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-bl\">\n <li>State Health & Life Insurance<\/li>\n <li>Southern Administrators & Benefit Consultant (Cafeteria Plan & Flexible Spending Accounts)<\/li>\n <li>Superior Vision<\/li>\n <li>Delta Dental<\/li>\n <li>Cigna Long-Term Disability<\/li>\n <li>MS Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Please complete the “<a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/Index#\/form\/130\">Employee Information Change Form<\/a>” in Softdocs to change your name and\/or address.<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>Go to JSU’s <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/\">Softdocs Etrieve System<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Enter oneJnumber as the username and your NetID password as the password<\/li>\n <li>Go to Forms<\/li>\n <li>Under Human Resources, select and complete the Employee Information Change Form.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"retirement\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Retirement<\/h3>\n <p>Benefits eligible employees must complete retirement forms within 30 days of date of hire. Beneficiaries may be changed at any time by completing the necessary forms. All completed forms must be returned to Human Resources for processing.<\/p>\n <p>All benefits eligible employees are required to participate in a retirement plan; the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). However, participation in the ORP plan is only available to employees holding specific positions as defined by state law. Guidance on deciding between the plans can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/ORP_Overview.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>PERS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">Pers.ms.gov<\/a> | 800.444.7377<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Any benefits eligible employee may elect to participate in PERS. However, if an employee has made a previous ORP election while employed with another IHL institution through the State of Mississippi and holds an ORP eligible position through Jackson State University, they are not eligible for participation in PERS.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>PERS is a defined benefit plan that is designed to provide a monthly retirement benefit to employees at time of retirement.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contributions:<\/th><td>The employee’s pre-tax contribution is 9% of gross wages and the university’s contribution is 17.40% of the employee’s gross wages.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period prior to July 1, 2007:<\/th><td>A member who entered PERS prior to July 1, 2007, is vested after 4 years of service as a contributing member provided that he or she does not subsequently refund his or her account balance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period on or after July 1, 2007:<\/th><td>A member who entered PERS on or after July 1, 2007, is vested after 8 years of service as a contributing member provided that he or she does not subsequently refund his or her account balance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Retirement Eligibility:<\/th><td>To be eligible for a service retirement benefit, a PERS member must be either 1. at least age 60 and vested – OR – 2. any age if the member has 25 years of creditable service and was hired before July 1, 2011, or has 30 years of creditable service and was hired on or after July 1, 2011.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Thinking about Retiring?<\/th><td>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form9ASRVC.pdf\">PERS Form 9A<\/a> 3 to 4 months prior to retire date to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a> to receive an estimate of your benefits and start the process. If you have confirmed you would like to retire, submit your retirement letter to your immediate supervisor. An HR benefits representative will contact you within 30 days of your retirement date to discuss health insurance options for retirees.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Resources<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PERS-Retirement-Tiers.pdf\">PERS Retirement Tiers<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Pages\/Forms.aspx\">PERS Form Library<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Pages\/Publications.aspx\">PERS Publications<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/JSU-Retirement-Process-Booklet-Revised-11-12-2020-1.pdf\">JSU Retirement Process Booklet<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Forms<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form1.pdf\">Form 1 Membership Application<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pers.ms.gov\/Content\/Forms\/Form1B.pdf\">Form 1B Beneficiary Designation<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Providers:<\/th><td><strong>VALIC (Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company) Retirement Services, formerly AIG<\/strong>; <strong>Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF)<\/strong>; <strong>VOYA Life and Annuity Company<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td> <\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits eligible employees holding specific positions as defined by state law are eligible to participate in the ORP plan. Specific positions eligible for participation are: Teaching and administrative faculty; Librarians with academic rank; Intercollegiate coaches (with or without academic rank); Administrators with budgetary authority<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>ORP is a defined contribution plan with the availability of funds being portable and transferable.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contributions:<\/th><td>The employee’s pre-tax contribution is 9% of gross wages. The employers’ contribution of seventeen and four tenths percent (17.40%) of the participant’s earned compensation shall be disbursed as follows: 1. One percent (1%) of the employer contributions (or the equivalent of 0.174 percent of the participant’s earned compensation) shall be paid to PERS as an administrative fee. 2. Two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the participant’s earned compensation reduced by the pro-rata share of the 1% administrative fee, or an equivalent of 2.475 percent of the participant’s earned compensation, shall be remitted to PERS for application to the unfunded accrued liability. 3. Fourteen and nine tenths percent (14.90%) of the participant’s earned compensation reduced by the pro-rata share of the 1% administrative fee, or an equivalent of 14.751 percent of the participant’s earned compensation, shall be remitted to the appropriate company or companies for application to the participant’s contract or account or both.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Vesting Period:<\/th><td>Immediately vested upon election of ORP<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Retirement Eligibility:<\/th><td>Immediate availability of funds upon termination of employment. The employee must meet the same requirements as PERS for University Retirement with options to keep Retiree Health and Life Insurance.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Election Timeline:<\/th><td>ORP eligible employees have 30 days from date of hire to make their retirement election between ORP and PERS. Once an ORP election is made, this election is irrevocable as long as an employee holds an ORP eligible position. If no election is made within 30 days from date of hire, an employee will automatically default to PERS unless a previous ORP election was made while the individual was employed with another IHL institution through the State of Mississippi and he or she now holds an ORP eligible position through Jackson State University. In that situation, the employee must participate in ORP. Individual consultants are available to assist with investment options.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>The three approved providers are listed above. Employees should make their election by following these steps: 1. Contact the provider(s) to find the plan that best fits your retirement income strategies. You may select multiple providers. 2. Once you have selected the provider(s) in which you wish to participate, complete the ORP Retirement Plan Election\/Vendor Selection (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4E_OptionalRetirementPlanElectionVendorSelection.pdf\">Form 4E<\/a>) and return to HR. 3. Complete an application for each provider you select. Contact the provider(s) to obtain an application.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Thinking about Retiring?<\/th><td>Contact your ORP vendor representative to discuss retirement options. To continue health and life insurance coverage as a retiree, you must be employed four years or more and currently enrolled in the coverage.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Resources:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">ORP Website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/JSU-Retirement-Process-Booklet-Revised-11-12-2020-1.pdf\">JSU Retirement Process Booklet<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Forms:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4E_OptionalRetirementPlanElectionVendorSelection.pdf\">ORP Retirement Plan\/Election Vendor Selection (Form 4E)<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orp.ms.gov\/ORP\/Documents\/4S_Vendor_Selection_Change.pdf\">ORP Vendor Selection Change (Form 4S)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"supplemental-insurance\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Supplemental Insurance Options<\/h3>\n <p>Benefits-eligible employees are able to add supplemental insurance options at any time. However, medical underwriting may apply to some insurances if making application after 31 days of your date of hire or for spouse and dependent children elections. If any of these coverages are elected and the employee would like the deductions payroll deducted, the vendor must email their deduction form to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Supplemental insurance options<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Provider<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Coverage Options<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Contact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2023\/10\/AFLAC-Product-Brochures-1.pdf\"><strong>AFLAC<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Supplemental Health; Cancer; Short-Term Disability; Long-Term Disability; Hospital Indemnity<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Olivia Griffith 601-750-9434<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitslearningcenter.com\/en\/JacksonStateUniversity\/Postcards\/NewHire\"><strong>Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Cancer; Critical Illness; Short\/Long Term Disability; Hospitalization; Life Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Robert Penn 601-624-5075<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/files\/2023\/10\/Disability-Customer-Flyer-1-combined.pdf\"><strong>Cigna<\/strong><\/a><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Long Term Disability<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">1(800) 557-7975<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Transamerica, Catchings Agency<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Burial Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Mr. Catchings 601-355-7489<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>New York Life<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Life Insurance<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">Mr. Alvin Franklin 601-331-6685<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Diabetes Care Group<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"Coverage Options\">Diabetes Management Services<\/td><td data-label=\"Contact\">601-939-9923<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"supplemental-retirement\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Supplemental Retirement Options<\/h3>\n <p>Supplemental retirement plans include the Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust 457 for all benefits-eligible employees. In addition, all employees are eligible to enroll in a Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b). Contributions for these plans are made by the employee only and deducted with pre-tax dollars. There are limits to the amount of contributions employees can make each year, and other restrictions apply. Enrollment is available at any time.<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Mississippi Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Mississippi Deferred Compensation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service Phone: 1-800-846-4551<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdcplan.com\">www.mdcplan.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All employees, regardless of benefits eligible status. Student workers are not eligible.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Information:<\/th><td>The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust is a plan authorized under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code through the Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>Employees must contact Mississippi Deferred Compensation to enroll.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Account access website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.gwrs.com\/login.do\">Enrollment Information<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.empower-retirement.com\/EE\/MississippiWR\/DOCS\/Plan-Highlights.pdf\">Plan Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.empower-retirement.com\/EE\/MississippiWR\/DOCS\/Benefits-Of-Enrolling.pdf\">MDC Plan Benefits of Enrolling<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdcplan.empower-retirement.com\/participant\/#\/articles\/MississippiWR\/investmentInformation\">MDC Plan Investment Information<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.empower-retirement.com\/learning_center\/index.shtml\">The Empower Retirement Learning Center<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Tax Deferred Annuity 403(B)<\/p>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Providers:<\/th><td><strong>VOYA<\/strong>; <strong>TIAA-CREF<\/strong>; <strong>VALIC (AIG)<\/strong>; <strong>Primerica<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td><strong>VOYA<\/strong> Larry Wilson Phone: 601-918-7168 Email: <a href=\"mailto:larry.wilson@voyafa.com\">larry.wilson@voyafa.com<\/a><br><strong>TIAA<\/strong> Richella Vincent-Lee Phone: 770-512-3570 Email: <a href=\"mailto:ricella.vincentlee@tiaa.org\">ricella.vincentlee@tiaa.org<\/a><br><strong>VALIC (AIG)<\/strong> Bobby Browning Phone: 601-605-3590 or 601-402-8856 Email: <a href=\"mailto:Bobby.browning@aig.com\">Bobby.browning@aig.com<\/a><br><strong>Primerica<\/strong> Chris Havard Phone: 601-922-6111<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>All employees are eligible to participate, regardless of their benefits-eligible status. Student employees are not eligible.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Plan Activation:<\/th><td>1. You may begin a 403(b) plan at any time by following these steps: 2. Contact the provider(s) to find the plan that best fits your retirement income strategies. You may select multiple providers; however, the maximum contribution per year remains the same. 3. Once you have selected the provider(s) in which you wish to participate, establish a contract with the provider(s). 4. In order for JSU to withhold money from your paycheck for your 403(b) contribution, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/#\/form\/203\">Salary Reduction Agreement Form<\/a> and submit it to HR.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"vision\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Vision Insurance<\/h3>\n <div class=\"btbl-wrap\"><table class=\"btbl\">\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Provider:<\/th><td><strong>Superior Vision<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact Information:<\/th><td>Customer Service: 800-507-3800 | <a href=\"https:\/\/superiorvision.com\/\">superiorvision.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Eligibility:<\/th><td>Benefits-eligible employee, their spouse and dependent children to the end of the month dependent turns age 26.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coverage:<\/th><td>Vision benefits: eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Cost:<\/th><td>The employee is responsible for the full cost of the premium.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Premiums<\/p>\n <div class=\"ptbl-wrap\"><table class=\"ptbl\">\n <caption class=\"sr-only\">Vision insurance premiums<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">12 month<\/th><th scope=\"col\">9 month<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee Only<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$3.15<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$4.20<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + One<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$5.76<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$7.68<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><th scope=\"row\">Employee + Family<\/th><td data-label=\"12 month\">$9.72<\/td><td data-label=\"9 month\">$12.96<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.superiorvision.com\/account\/login\/member\">Member Portal<\/a> (Access your electronic ID card here)<\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/superiorvision.com\/locator\/\">Find an Optometrist<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Superior-Vision-Plan-Document.pdf\">Plan Document<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Forms<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Superior-Vision-App-Fillable.pdf\">Superior Vision Application<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ben\" id=\"workers-comp\">\n <h3 class=\"ben__title\">Workers Compensation<\/h3>\n <p>Jackson State University pays the entire amount of the worker’s compensation insurance premium that provides benefits to employees who experience injury or illness in connection with their employment. Eligibility automatically begins on the first day of employment. JSU’s Workers’ Compensation claims are administered by:<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-addr\">AmFed Companies<br>PO Box 1380<br>Ridgeland, MS 39158<br>(800) 264-8085<\/p>\n <p class=\"ben-sub\">Procedures<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ben-ol\">\n <li>All injuries, regardless of how minor, should immediately be reported to the employee’s supervisor.<\/li>\n <li>The employee or supervisor should complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/hr\/files\/2015\/11\/Workers-Compensation-First-Report-of-Injury-Form.pdf\">Report of Injury Form<\/a> and submit it to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>If the employee receives any type of medical treatment for the injury, documentation should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>The entire period of absence due to a work related injury or illness is considered family and medical leave as certified on the medical certification form. Departments will need to follow the FMLA procedures regarding submitting the leave and return PAFs to <a href=\"mailto:hrbenefits@jsums.edu\">hrbenefits@jsums.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n <li>As mandated by Senate Bill 2977, effective July 1, 2008, an employee’s total compensation as a combination of paid leave and indemnity payments must not exceed 100% of regular compensation.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ben-sub2\">Resources<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ben-linklist\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcc.ms.gov\/pdf\/WCFacts2013.pdf\">Workers’ Compensation Facts<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcc.ms.gov\/#\/home\">Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a class=\"ben__top\" href=\"#benefits-top\">Back to Top<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n  \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"quicklinks\" aria-labelledby=\"quicklinks-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Quick links<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"quicklinks-h\">Quick links<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"qlink-row\">\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/\">Benefits<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/staff-training\/\">Employee Trainings<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsu-employee-benefits\/\">FAQS<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/formsandocs-2\/\">Forms & Documents<\/a>\n <a class=\"qlink\" href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">About<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">About Human Resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hr-prose\">\n <p>The role of the Division of Human Resources (HR) is to advance the overall mission of the University by providing quality support to the University for the following areas including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"support-grid\">\n <div class=\"support-item\">Talent Acquisition<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Salary and Benefits Administration<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Employer and Employee Relations<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Payroll<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Student Employment<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Professional and Workforce Development<\/div>\n <div class=\"support-item\">Policy and Procedures<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hr-prose\">\n <p>The Division of Human Resources supports the University pillars of student centeredness, teamwork and collegiality, and the pursuit of excellence. We are committed to excellence, honesty and integrity in all that we do and strive to build and maintain effective partnerships while promoting an environment in which human values and relationships are respected, diversity is supported, and people are recognized as our most valuable resource.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"announce-card\">\n <p class=\"announce-card__label\">Announcements<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/humanresources\/jsuopenenrollment\/\">JSU Online Open Enrollment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"careers-card\">\n <p class=\"careers-card__label\">Careers @ JSU<\/p>\n <div class=\"careers-card__links\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schooljobs.com\/careers\/jsums\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Find More Careers @ JSU<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schooljobs.com\/careers\/jsums\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Log In\/Create Account<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Division of Human Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact us<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\"><div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📍<\/div>\n <div><div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">College of Business Suite #530<br>1400 J.R. 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