Faculty Benefits
Benefits Overview: Faculty
Eligibility for Benefits
Full-time faculty members are eligible for all Public Employee Benefits described below. Associate faculty members become eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of teaching 50% or more (loads can be combined with those from other Washington State Higher Education institutions).
Medical Insurance
Employees who are eligible for benefits may choose from a variety of plan options. These options include vision benefits. More information can be found here: Public Employee Benefits Board - Medical 
Dental Insurance
Employees who are eligible for benefits may choose from three different plans. The College pays the full cost of dental coverage. If you make no selection, you will be automatically enrolled in the Uniform Dental Plan. More information can be found here: Public Employee Benefits Board - Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The College offers an optional flexible spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses. This plan allows employees to set aside funds on pretax basis to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. These funds can be used to reimburse eligible medical expenses for the employee, spouse, or IRS qualifying dependents. For details, visit the PEBB website.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
This program allows you to save on child or elder care expenses such as babysitting, daycare, or in-home care for an older dependent by setting aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck. DCAP reimburses your dependent care expenses so you can work.
Who qualifies?
- Your child under the age of 13
- A dependent or spouse of any age who is mentally or physically incapable of self-care
What qualifies?
- Day care
- Babysitting
- General purpose day camps
- Pre-kindergarten expenses
- Registration fees (for daycare, pre-K, camp)
For more information, visit: HCA's DCAP.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
If you choose a Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP) option as your medical plan, your plan will be linked to a Health Savings Account. These plans have a higher annual deductible, but you can use funds from your HSA to pay for many out-of-pocket costs. EvCC contributes a set amount to your HSA, and you can choose to add additional funds, either through pre-tax payroll deductions, or through separate after-tax contributions. A key feature of the HSA is that your funds roll over from year to year, allowing you to save for future medical expenses. More information can be found here: Health Plans with Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Each employee who is eligible for benefits is provided with life insurance benefits in the amount of $35,000 plus $5,000 for accidental death/ dismemberment. This basic coverage is provided at no cost to you. Additional life insurance is available at group rates through MetLife. More information can be found here: PEBB Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Each employee who is eligible for benefits is covered under the basic long term disability group policy. You can choose to increase this coverage by enrolling in additional optional coverage at group rates. If you choose to enroll after your initial new hire eligibility period, you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and go through the insurance company’s approval process. More information can be found here: PEBB Long Term Disability Insurance
Changing Benefits
After you make your initial selections, you have limited opportunities to change your choices. Open enrollment happens once each year, in November. You may make certain types of changes during the year if you have a qualifying life event, such as marriage, divorce, or birth of a child. Adding additional life or disability insurance coverage can be done any time, however, it requires medical evaluation, and your medical conditions may prevent you from adding insurance later. Therefore, it is important to consider both your current and future needs when you first enroll.
COBRA Rights
Upon hire, employees are sent a notice of COBRA rights. This notice explains qualifying events, and employee rights to continue health insurance coverage if he/she qualifies under one of these events.
Retirement Plan Options
Faculty have the option of the State Board Retirement Plan or Teachers Retirement System Plan 3 (the choice may also depend on prior enrollment)
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State Board Retirement Plan (administered by TiAA): Retirement Plan Information
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Department of Retirement Systems TRS3: Teacher’s Retirement System Plan 3
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Compare SBRP and TRS3: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/my-employment/teachers-retirement-system-plan-3-comparison.aspx
Employee Assistance Program
This Washington State program provides free counseling and referrals to help with personal or work-related problems that may be impacting your work performance. Participation is voluntary and confidential. For more information, visit the EAP website and refer to the EAP brochure. Employees can request a work schedule adjustment to allow access to the services of the employee assistance program.
Leave Benefits
For details on compensable and non-compensable leaves, refer to Article 6 of the AFT Contract 
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Observed Holidays
January 1 New Year’s Day
Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February Presidents' Day
Last Monday in May Memorial Day
June 19th Juneteenth
July 4 Independence Day
First Monday in September Labor Day
November 11 Veterans’ Day
Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Native American Heritage Day
December 25 Christmas Day
Contact Sharon Lewis in HR for questions directly related to Faculty Benefits.