Faculty and Staff Benefits Summary
Health Insurance Plans
Creighton University's Health Plan offers you and your eligible dependents various PPO options for medical coverage. Insurance is effective the 1st of the month following your date of employment unless your hire date is the 1st, then coverage begins that day Each option offers comprehensive benefits to protect you against the medical expenses that would accompany an illness or injury. Differences in coverage levels occur with each option. Give serious consideration to which option will best meet your needs for health care benefits. All options are administered by Coventry Health Care. For additional information, refer to:
- 2008 Health Plan Summary (PDF)
- Health Summary Plan Description (PDF)
- Indemnity Health Summary Plan Description (PDF)
Member Services Phone Number is 1-800-467-4917
Member Services Web Site is www.chcne-m.com
Prescription Drug Plan
Walgreen’s Health Initiative (WHI) – Our pharmacy Benefit Manager Walgreen’s Health Initiative (WHI) maintains one of the nation’s largest Network of pharmacies. For additional information, refer to:
- Creighton Member Prescription Drug Program
- Walgreen Health Initiatives (effective 1 January 2007)
- WHI Claim Reimbursement Form (PDF)
Member Services Telephone Number is 1-866-454-3190
Member Services Website is www.mywhi.com
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Your eye care health plan provides a wide range of services from comprehensive eye examinations and eyeware to complete medical/surgical eye care. For complete details on your vision benefits, refer to:
Member Services 1-800-877-7195 www.vsp.com
Dental Insurance
You and your eligible family members have the opportunity to enroll in the Creighton University PPO Dental Plan also called DentaBenefits. The Dental Plan is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of your employment. The Dental Plan offers you and your eligible dependents various provider options for dental coverage. Each option offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
Preventative – Class A
Restorative – Class B
Comprehensive – Class C
You can maximize your opportunity to save by using a dentist at the Creighton Dental School or in the United Concordia Network. Dental Benefits are based on the type of service(s) received. Differences in coverage level reimbursement occur under each of the tier structures. The dental plan is administered by United Concordia Companies, Inc. (UCCI). For additional information, refer to:
Member Services Telephone Number is 1-800-877-9195
Member Services Website is www.ucci.com
Life Insurance
The University offers group, voluntary and dependent life options.
Long Term Disability (LTD)
The University cost-shares towards coverage that provides a salary replacement benefit of 66 2/3% of your base monthly salary following a 30 day elimination period. Limitations apply.
Paid Time Off
Creighton offers generous vacation, sick and holiday pay. View vacation, sick and holiday accruals rates.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are an important part of your total Creighton University compensation package. As a University employee, you are offered an attractive 403(b) savings plan. With careful planning you can help make your retirement years more comfortable and secure.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) assists employees and their immediate family members in dealing with problems that can affect their work situation or their personal lives. The program provides the employee and/or their dependents up to 3 free confidential counseling sessions per situation, per year.
Member Services Telephone Number is1-800-424-4831
Member Services website is www.magellanassist.com
Tuition Remission
Whether you or your dependents are pursuing higher education, Creighton has a plan for you. View guidelines and apply now.
Additional Benefit Information
Creighton offers other benefits to include onsite child care, lactation rooms and more. View additional benefits.