benefits

Mar 13, 2025

NC State Expert Can Discuss Economic Impact of Potential Cuts to Medicaid

Congress is currently weighing significant cuts to the Medicaid program. Adriana Corredor-Waldron, an assistant professor of economics at North Carolina State University, can provide insight on the potential economic and health system impacts of defunding Medicaid. “Medicaid is a joint federal-state program, so the precise impact of any cuts will vary based on how individual… 

Aug 17, 2022

Get Ready for Annual Enrollment

University Human Resources wants to help you prepare for annual enrollment. 

Aug 17, 2022

FAQ: What You Need To Know About Personal Observance Leave

Eligible NC State employees can now take a paid day off to observe a personal day of significance. 

Jun 12, 2019

Health Providers Must Join New Pricing Plan by July 1

Providers can avoid being considered out-of-network in 2020 by signing a contract with the State Health Plan. But the deadline is fast approaching. 

Sep 24, 2018

Annual Enrollment Starts Sept. 29

Now is the time to add or change the benefit plans you participate in. Don't miss annual enrollment, which runs through Oct. 31. 

Oct 5, 2017

Open Enrollment Is Underway

It's that time of the year again: open enrollment for all employees. Learn more here about new benefits and some fewer choices from the State Health Plan. 

May 4, 2017

Significant Changes Coming to Insurance Options

Be prepared to consider fewer options this fall during annual benefits enrollment, now that the State Health Plan has decided to eliminated one of three insurance options and make significant changes to several other programs. 

Nov 17, 2016

Use Those Community Service Hours

All SHRA and EHRA employees who work at least 20 hours per week are allotted up to 24 hours for volunteer activities, or one hour a week (up to 36 hours annually) for mentoring/tutoring in a school-affiliated program for “at-risk” students or five hours a month (up to 45 hours annually) for participation in a public school literacy program. 

Oct 27, 2016

Extra Leave Approved for Hurricane-Affected Employees

Faculty and staff who endured substantial damage or total loss of their primary residence can apply for up to 80 hours of management-approved leave. The deadline to submit applications for this leave is Dec. 31. 

Jun 16, 2016

Volunteer to Be Wellness Champion

Want to help your colleagues be more dedicated to a healthy work environment? Volunteer to be a Wellness Champion in the Well Wolfpack program. Applications are open until July 1. 

Oct 15, 2015

Time to Make Your Benefit Picks

Annual enrollment for benefits will run through Nov. 18. The NC State Human Resources Benefits Office cautions that this year's enrollment process could be more time consuming and employees should make their selections early. 

Oct 5, 2015

Woodson Unveils New Pack Perk

At his annual Fall Address Chancellor Randy Woodson announced a new scholarship program for the children of faculty and staff, a benefit of $2,000 per year for tuition and fees for employee dependents who qualify for and enroll at NC State. 

Oct 23, 2014

Benefits Open to Same-Sex Spouses

Landmark federal court rulings in North Carolina this month give state employees in same-sex marriages the opportunity to cover their spouses under the State Health Plan and NCFlex program. 

Apr 1, 2014

Pack Appreciation at Carmichael

The Carmichael Gym is the site of this year's employee appreciation event. Don't miss the fun and games on Friday, April 18. 

Oct 16, 2013

Employee Appreciation Tailgate

Thousands of NC State faculty and staff enjoyed food, games, activities, music and dancing at the PNC Arena on Saturday. Check out photos from the employee appreciation event.