Benefits
Lewis & Clark College is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit the needs of our employees and their families.
Employee Benefits Guide (2024-2025 Plan Year)
Help, I need to change my benefits! (Qualifying Life Events)
Benefit Vendor Contact Sheet (printable pdf)
Adding a Beneficiary (step by step)
Benefit Eligible Employees
- Faculty with .50 FTE or above
- Staff with .53 FTE (20 hours per week) or above
The full benefit package includes medical, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability, flexible spending, and both individual and the college’s retirement contribution (if applicable). $50/mo stipend if medical is waived.
Tuition Program Eligibility is at .75 FTE and above and have years of service requirements.
*Paid vacation and sick time are prorated for benefits eligible part-time staff.
Non-benefit Eligible Employees
- Faculty with less than .5 FTE
- Staff with less than .53 FTE
* Part time and temporary employees are only eligible to contribute to individual retirement plan contributions (not the college’s contribution).
**Campus Facility Benefits are available for all employees.**
New Employees
The effective date of benefit coverage is the first day of the month following the date of hire.
The eligibility date for the College’s contribution to the retirement plan is first of the month following one year of employment, unless you meet the exception guidelines outlined in the TIAA Retirement Plan Policy.
Dependents
- Dependent children (up to age 26)
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Spouse or Domestic Partner
- Requires a completed Affidavit of Marriage / Domestic Partnership during enrollment and completion of the Spouse/Domestic Partner Surcharge webform if enrolling in L&C health plans.
- Domestic Partner coverage for medical and dental is deducted post tax. Employees will pay taxes on the additional amount Lewis & Clark College pays toward coverage for a Domestic Partner and his/her covered children.
Lewis & Clark offers four medical insurance plan options so employees can choose the plan that best meets their needs. To compare the benefit plan coverage, please view the Medical Plan Comparison sheet. To compare the cost of coverage, please see page 15 of the 2024-2025 Employee Benefits Guide sheet.
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Kaiser HMO
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Kaiser HMO Plus
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Kaiser Added Choice POS (website link here, PPO Provider network search here)
Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan
Resources
- New Member Onboarding support - Call 1-888-491-1124 , Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Added Choice PPO Providers - First Choice Health provider search, select “Entire First Choice Health network” from the drop down menu
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Value, Traditional HMO and HDHP - Kaiser NW providers search
- Prescription Coverage
- Urgent Care
- Kaiser Travel Guide
- Preventative Care Schedule
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- For chiropractor, acupuncture and massage benefits - The CHP Group providers
- Kaiser Tutorial: How to Search for an Alternative Care Provider
- Added Choice participants can also search for alternative care providers in the First Choice Health network
As part of our comprehensive benefit program, we provide three full dental insurance options for you and your family members. The plan benefits do vary but all plans include orthodontia available to both adults and children. To compare the benefit plan coverage, please view the Dental Plan Comparison and Dental Plan Rate sheets.
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Kaiser Dental
- 2024-2025 (Summary of Dental Benefits)
- Kaiser Dental - Member Handbook
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Group #: 1495-006
Customer Service: 800-813-2000
Website: www.kaiserpermanente.org
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Willamette Dental
- 2024-2025 (Summary of Benefits)
- Willamette Dental - Member Handbook
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Group #: OR404
Customer Service: 855-433-6825
Website: www.willamettedental.com
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Delta Dental
- 2024-2025 (PPO Plan Benefit Summary)
- 2024-2025 (Dental Policy)
- Delta Dental - Member Handbook
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Group Number: 10016675
Customer Service: (800) 452-1058
You can do a provider search on the Delta Dental website in the Premier network by taking the following steps:
- Visit https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/find-a-dentist.html
- Select Specialty
- Select Network: “Delta Dental Premier”
- Include the dentist last name if desired
- Select Find Dentists
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a savings account that allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket prescriptions, medical, dental, vision or dependent care expenses.
There are two FSA account options:
- Medical FSA allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for essential health care services that are not covered, or are partially covered by your medical and dental insurance plans. It also reimburses many other expenses and services that are not covered by insurance, such as medications and alternative care.
- Dependent care FSA creates a tax break for childcare or elder care expenses that make it possible for you to work or attend school full-time.
Our FSA benefit is administered by the third party, Allegiance.
Cost
An FSA is fully funded by the employee. Deductions occur in the month in which the benefit becomes active - for example if you benefit starts on April 1st, your first deduction will appear on your April 30th payroll.
Medical FSA Annual Limits: The maximum contribution limit for the health care FSA is limited by the IRS. The plan year maximum contribution limit for 2024 is $3,280.
For 2024, employees can roll over up to $640 of unused Medical FSA funds from one calendar year to the next if the employer offers this option.
Dependent Care FSA Annual Limits: The maximum contribution limit for the dependent care FSA is limited by the IRS. The plan year maximum limit for an individual contribution is $5,000. The plan year maximum limit for a household contribution is $5,000. If you are married and filing separately, the annual limit is $2,500.
***Please be aware that you cannot enroll in a Health Care Spending Account if you or your partner are also enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)***
FAQ & Tips
When can I sign up and when is it effective?
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Within 31 days of your initial date of hire. The account goes into effect the first day of the month following your enrollment and your full annual election is available to you on the first day.
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During Open Enrollment. The account becomes effective the first day of April. You must actively re-enroll in the FSA program each year to take advantage of the tax savings.
How do I get reimbursed for my purchases?
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Submit a paper form with receipts and be reimbursed by check or by direct deposit.
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Submit receipts online and be reimbursed by check or by direct deposit.
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Use an Allegiance debit card. No need to be reimbursed, although a receipt may be necessary.
Flexible Benefit Plan Highlights
New Member Flexible Spending Accounts Overview
Step by Step Instructions - How to file a claim online
Healthcare Qualifying Expenses
FSA Store (all purchases with your Allegiance debit card are pre-approved and do not need additional documentation)
Dependent Care Qualifying Events
Dependent Care Annual Contract
Contact
Group Number: 503711
Hours: 7am to 5pm
Phone: 877-424-3570
Website: allegianceflexadvantage.com
At Lewis & Clark College, we are committed to helping you secure your financial future. Please see details on our Retirement Savings web page.
Employee contributions can be adjusted anytime through Workday. Eligibility to start contributing begins the month after your hire date, and automatic enrollment applies to fully benefit-eligible new hires.
Lewis & Clark generously contributes 9% of your monthly base salary to your retirement account, with no matching requirement from employees. Contributions are immediately vested, ensuring they are yours to keep. To participate, you must be 21 years or older with a one-year waiting period for contributions—though this can be waived under certain conditions.
For managing your retirement funds, TIAA provides a range of investment options. For more information, visit the L&C College TIAA mini-site or call customer service at 800-842-2776.
At Lewis & Clark College, we value your well-being and work-life balance, which is why our Paid Time Off is designed to support both your personal and professional life. We offer generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits to help you recharge and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal time.
Additional Benefits
You are always welcome to privately discuss individual questions with a member of our HR team.
Human Resources is located in Lower McAfee on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 72
email hr@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6235
fax 503-768-6233
Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Helen Howell
Human Resources
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219