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Do I HAVE to sign up for insurance with Kent State?
No, you do not have to enroll in coverage at Kent State. However, you must fill out the Opt-Out Affidavit. If you opt-out of insurance, and provide evidence of other coverage, you can receive a $100 monthly opt-out incentive. Or, you can refuse medical coverage and waive the opt-out incentive.
Meet Michael Pellicane, a University Fellowship recipient. Michael is a Psychological Sciences Ph.D. student studying Clinical Psychology. Please give a short overview of your research. My research focuses on mental health among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, particularly how cognitive processes like attention and rumination serve as a mechanism in the development of SGM mental health disparities. What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State? I chose to attend Kent State because of my research mentor, Jeff Ciesla. His supportive and flex...
Test - New Employee Benefits Information
Welcome to Kent State University! On this new hire benefit page, you will find valuable information and resources to help you make an informed decision when it comes to benefits for you and your family.
**Important** Benefit selection deadlines are based on your hire date. Please note all the deadlines on this page to make sure your benefits are selected in time.
College of Communication & Information
Catherine Smith, a professor in the School of Emerging Media and Technology and School of Information, said she remembers the days of male-dominated tech conferences with so little space for women, even the restrooms were exclusive to men. “If you're a woman, you’d have to go running around trying to find the one women's room that's open,” Smith said. “So women would get together and they would say, ‘This isn't right. This isn't good; we should feel more comfortable in our own professional space.’” From that, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing conference (OCWiC) was born an...
Working Spouse/Domestic Partner Fee
A working spouse fee/domestic partner fee will be applied each pay for employees providing medical coverage to a spouse or domestic partner who is employed full-time, eligible for group health care coverage through their employer and elects not to enroll.
You might be eligible to waive that fee if your spouse/domestic partner is:
How can I enroll my dependents?
If you have dependents to be added to your elections, you must submit a Dependent Verification Form (PDF) along with supporting documentation. If adding a spouse, a copy of the marriage certificate is needed and if adding a child, a copy of the birth certificate(s) is needed. If you are adding a domestic partner, you must complete the application for Domestic Partner.
How much will I pay for health insurance?
Kent State health insurance premiums are deducted from your paycheck twice monthly. The cost of these premiums is determined by your salary, the number of pays you’ll receive annually, and whether you are selecting single or family coverage.
Below is the contribution table, where you can see what you might expect to pay in monthly premiums, based on which Medical Mutual plan you choose.
