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The insurance benefits and other supportive services the UO provides faculty and staff aren’t just part of your compensation—they’re a reflection of our commitment to your quality of life.
The UO encourages your growth and flourishing so you can do the same for your students and colleagues.
What do we mean by "well-being?" Your well-being includes your physical, mental, social, and emotional health. As a UO staff or faculty member, you have access to benefits and programs that support each of these areas.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through the Public Employees' Benefit Board for employees who work at least .50+ FTE (half time) and their eligible dependents, with low monthly premiums.
- Mental health services are covered by our medical plans, and eligible employees and their dependents can also access counseling and coaching services through Canopy.
- Basic life insurance policy for all benefits-enrolled employees and optional additional life insurance.
- Optional short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for qualifying healthcare expenses and dependent care expenses.
- Paid sick leave.
- Fertility programs and insurance coverage for fertility treatments.
- Doula services are covered by our insurance plans.
- Under Oregon law, eligible employees located in Oregon have access to paid and protected family and medical leave for qualifying conditions.
Check with your insurance carrier to confirm specifics of coverage.
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- Accrued paid vacation leave for eligible employees.
- Accrued paid sick leave for eligible employees.
- Up to twelve weeks paid and protected medical or family leave upon hire, under Oregon law.
- Ten paid scheduled holidays per year.
- Personal leave days for classified staff.
- Health coaching.
- Smoking cessation support.
- Discounted gym memberships, including to the Student Recreation Center.
- Group exercise classes at the Student Recreation Center.
- Acupuncture, physical therapy, and pharmacy and dental services available at the University Health Center.
- Telehealth services on demand on some insurance plans.
- Access to Canopy, a comprehensive assistance service for faculty and staff.
- View other Public Employees' Benefit Board wellness offerings.
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