NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
The Benefits of EKU
Review the current Employee Benefits Handbook for detailed information about the benefits listed below. Review the NEO Benefits Checklist form to see required and optional benefit paperwork for new employees.
EKU provides Employee Benefits packages designed to meet needs of employees and their families, from health, vision, and dental plans to retirement plans and more.
Moving Foward Together...
Health & Insurance Benefits
- Medical benefits provided through Anthem Blue Access (PPO)
- Prescription benefits provided through ExpressScripts
- Behavioral Health provided through Behavioral Medicine Network
- Vision Benefits provided through Anthem Blue Vision
- Dental Benefits provided through Delta Dental Premier
- Life Insurance & Long Term Disability provided through The Hartford
- Supplemental Insurance offered by Colonial Life & Accident
- Supplemental Long Term Care Insurance offered through Mass Mutual
- Flexible Spending Plans offered through Chard-Snyder
Retirement Benefits
- Kentucky Employee Retirement System (KERS) 1-800-928-4646
- Kentucky Teachers Retirement (KTRS) 1-800-618-1687
- Optional Retirement Plans (available to KTRS-eligible employees)
Other Wellness Benefits
- Visit Employee Wellness for more information about our free program
- Have fun, get fit, develop friendships and reduce stress through activities with Campus Recreation or the Arlington Association
- Employee Assistance Program services for employees
- Richmond Child Care Resources
Employee Development
- Visit HR Employee Development for information about the University's many training and development opportunities
Culture & Sports
Art & Culture
- Alumni Relations provides opportunities to stay involved
- Art & Design community events
- English & Theatre community events
- Libraries resources and services for university scholarship
- Music community concert and recital schedule
- Great music and news from WEKU Radio
Athletics
Find event and ticket information at the home for EKU Colonel Athletics
Discounts for EKU Employees
- EKU Bookstore - Present your staff and faculty Colonel One Card prior to purchase to receive a 10% discount on selected items
- EKU Computer Store - Present your staff/faculty Colonel One Card for discounts on a variety of products
- Adventure Falls - enjoy discounts off miniature golf and batting cage games
- Cingular Wireless - Receive a 15% discount on monthly service
- Personal Touch Dry Cleaners - Wayne Dr, Richmond - Receive a 10% discount with EKU ID
- Discount theme park tickets available for UK Federal Credit Union members
Know about a business that provides a discount to EKU employees? Let us know
