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Non-State Benefits

In addition to certain State-issued benefits, Rutgers employees also enjoy a number of non-State benefits that are provided by the University.  These non-State benefits include:

ABP Plan & Trust

This program provides employer contributions to the ABP retirement plan for Rutgers employees who have earned in excess of the $175,000 annual compensation limit.

Caregiver Support Program

Rutgers is pleased to launch a Caregiver Support  Program through Care.com. Care.com offers employees access to the world’s largest network of caregivers to meet all of your unexpected care needs, connecting you with caregivers for children and adults, and giving you the option of using your own personal caregiver.  To learn more about the pilot program, determine eligibility, and sign up for a Care.com membership, visit our FAQs website.

Child Care Programs

Click here to find out the different child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs available to Rutgers employees and students.

KinderCare Learning Centers (formerly CCLC)

In partnership with Rutgers University, the KinderCare Learning Centers in Newark and Piscataway offer on-site or near-campus child care services for Rutgers employees.

Compassionate Leave Program

The Compassionate Leave Program is a donated-leave bank benefit for qualifying Administrative (members of URA-AFT); Managerial, Professional, Supervisory, and Confidential (MPSC); and employees who are members of AFSCME Local #888 or HPAE Local# 5094 who are experiencing medical hardship, either personally or in their immediate families.

Employee Discounts

As a Rutgers employee, you have access to discounts from thousands of local and national vendors.

Employee Wellness Program

A collection of resources to help you maintain health and wellness.

Mass Transit Commutation Reimbursement Program for Part-Time Employees

This program allows eligible part-time employees who pay for mass transit expenses associated with their commute to work to receive tax savings. The Mass Transit Commutation Reimbursement Program for Part-time Employees covers mass transit expenses, excluding commuter parking expenses.

Paid Time Off

Information on the different types of paid time off provided to eligible employees.

Post-Doctoral Fellow Health Insurance

Post doctoral research fellows reporting to Rutgers programs are eligible to receive health insurance coverage.

Retiree Services

Retirees may be eligible to utilize a variety of services and resources

Tuition Remission

As a Rutgers employee, you may qualify for tuition remission for yourself and your dependent children.

UNUM Long Term Disability Insurance

Long term disability (LTD) benefits are available to employees in Rutgers positions. Your long term disability benefits are determined by the retirement plan in which you are enrolled.

Vision Care Reimbursement Plan

Employees in Rutgers positions may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for prescription lenses.

Work Place Banking

Rutgers has partnered with several banks to offer employees banking services and resources.

Non-State Benefits for RBHS Positions

Benefits Assistance Program (BAP)

The University's Benefits Assistance Program (BAP) for employees in legacy UMDNJ positions is intended to supplement the existing ABP retirement benefits through an after-tax annuity option.  Enrollment into this program ended on December 31, 2017. Employees who would have been eligible for this program are now eligible for the ABP Plan & Trust program.

Educational Assistance Program 

Rutgers employees assigned to RBHS positions may be eligible for tuition reimbursement, under the provisions of the Tuition Assistance Program Policy for RBHS positions.

Employee Assistance Program

This program is designed to help employees and their family members find balance between work and life responsibilities, through comprehensive counseling and referral services, and assistance for those experiencing stress, job problems, emotional or family difficulties and more.

Staff Leave Donation Program

This voluntary leave donation program allows employees to donate accrued paid time off to co-workers experiencing significant life events.