Life insurance is a valuable tool to provide for our loved ones in the event of premature death. Contributions are made by payroll deduction and the University pays a percentage based on employee salary. The amount of coverage is equal to two times the employee salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand with the maximum benefit being $75,000. This benefit includes an accidental death and dismemberment benefit equal to the basic life insurance policy. The total monthly cost is .382 cents per $1,000 of coverage. Please note that 9-month employee annual premiums are paid over the academic year.

Eligibility

Eligible employees are considered regular status employees and non-regular term appointment employees working 30 hours or more per week. Family members are not eligible for this benefit.

Enrollment

New eligible employees may enroll by completing and submitting the Benefit Enrollment/Waiver Form within their first 31 days of employment. Benefits are effective the first pay period after 30 days of employment. Late enrollment is available at any time, with approval from the carrier. Late enrollees must complete the Benefit Enrollment/Waiver Form and the Evidence of Insurability form. The enrollment form and the Evidence of Insurability form must be sent to Benefits Services. Coverage is effective the first pay period after approval is received from the carrier.

Provider

Dearborn National | Website: https://www.dearbornnational.com/ | Ph: (800) 778-2281

• Benefit Enrollment/Waiver Form
• Benefit Highlights and Rates
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance Booklet and Certificate
• Evidence of Insurability - Required for late enrollments
• Beneficiary Designation Guide
• Beneficiary Resource Services
• Online Will Preparation (Spanish)
• Travel Resource Services
• Benefit Calculator – Calculate the date benefit enrollment paperwork is due and the estimated effective date or estimate the per pay period deduction for a specific benefit.

Premium Contribution Chart by Salary

Premium contributions for medical, group life, and long-term disability are shared between NMSU and the employees based on the following salary schedule:

Annual Salary	NMSU Percentage	Employee Percentage
$0 - $55,000	82%	18%
$55,000- $80,000	70%	30%
$80,000.01+	60%	40%

NMSU Policy Reference: 8.23 - Roup Term Life Insurance