Santa Clara University offers comprehensive health care and insurance benefits designed to promote and sustain good health for you and your family, help cushion financial obligations associated with illness or death, and assist in building a retirement income.
This summary provides a high-level overview of many of the key benefits valued by SCU staff.
Refer to the Benefits Information Guide for more information.
Retirement Plans Portal
Benefits Information and Guides
Retirement Plans
- 401a SPD
- 403b SPD
- Fee Disclosure Notice 2016
- Retirement Plan Enhancement Guide
- How to Guide: Online Account Access and Management
- Retirement Plan Portal
- 2020 SAR 401a Plan
- 2020 SAR 403b Plan
California Voluntary Disability
- 2021 SCU - CVP Employee Memorandum
- 2021 SCU - CVP Plan Document
- 2021 SCU - CVP SOC
- 2022 SCU - CVP Employee Memorandum
- 2022 SCU - CVP Plan Document
- 2022 SCU - CVP SOC
Blue Shield
- 2022 Blue Shield Access+ Summary of Benefits
- 2021 Blue Shield Access+ Evidence of Coverage
- 2022 Blue Shield Trio Summary of Benefits
- 2021 Blue Shield Trio Evidence of Coverage
- 2022 Blue Shield PPO Summary of Benefits
- 2021 Blue Shield PPO Evidence of Coverage
- Blue Shield How to find a Doctor Steps
- Blue Shield Comparison HMO Networks
- Blue Shield Away from Home Brochure
- Blue Shield Away From Home Care Map
- Blue Shield Away from Home Care Application
- Blue Shield Continuity of Care Program
- Blue Shield Continuity of Care Application
Kaiser
- 2021 Kaiser Evidence of Coverage
- 2022 Kaiser Summary of Benefits
- 2021 Kaiser Evidence of Coverage for Chiropractic Services
Delta Dental
WEX
- FSA 101 (Video)
- Commuter Benefits 101
- How to Set Up Your Online Account
- WEX Mobile App
- WEX Claim Form
- How to File a Claim Online
- FSA Eligible Expenses
Health Equity HSA
ACA, IRS Form 1095-C
Benefit Enrollment Notices
Benefit Plans
- Group Benefit Plan (WRAP)
- 2021 Flexible Benefit Plan Amendment
- Summary of Material Modifications 2021
- 2020 SAR for Group Benefit Plan
- 2019 SAR for Group Benefit Plan
SCU offers its employees multiple leave options.
The University provides leaves of absence to enable employees to attend to personal and professional obligations, and for periods of disability. All requests for leaves should be initiated in Workday which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing and approval. Managers should direct any employee requests for leave to Benefits in the Department of Human Resources.
For detailed information, employees can consult the Staff Policy Manual for each type of leave below:
Need to File an FMLA/ PFL / STD / LTD Claim?
In an effort to improve the processing time and simplify the claims experience for employees, Santa Clara University has contracted with Matrix Absence Management (Matrix), a division of Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, to administer the Short Term Disability (STD)/Paid Family Leave, Long Term Disability (LTD) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs.
Read the Matrix Leave of Absence Brochure
See Also
- Requesting a Leave of Absence in Workday
- Family Rights & Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act - revised 2/2013(PDF 260KB)
- Staff Paternal Leave Timeline
- Staff Maternity Leave Timeline
- Leave of Absence Guides and Form
Refer the employee to Benefits in the Department of Human Resources. Notify the Benefits office of the request. Provide the name of the employee and the nature of the request.
ADA Employee Accommodation Request Form
ADA Packet Healthcare Provider Authorization Release
Lactation Accommodation Policy
Employees are responsible for coordinating lactation accommodations directly with their managers. Managers will work with employees to identify appropriate lactation accommodations. Managers needing assistance identifying lactation accommodations consistent with this Policy are directed to contact Human Resources.
Santa Clara University is required to provide a reasonable amount of break time to accommodate an employee desiring to express breastmilk for the employee's infant child, provided that such break time does not seriously disrupt Santa Clara University’s operations. If possible, the break time should coincide with the employee's regular paid break time. If the break time cannot coincide with the employee’s regular paid break time, the break time need not be paid.
Santa Clara University shall provide employees with adequate space to express breastmilk. A manager and employee should work together to identify an appropriate location for the employee to express breastmilk if the employee does not have a private office. Under this Policy, a bathroom is not a suitable location for an employee to express breastmilk. An appropriate location must:
- Be close in proximity to the employee’s work area, shielded from view, and free from intrusion while the employee is expressing milk;
- Be safe, clean, and free of hazardous materials;
- Contain a surface to place a breast pump and personal items;
- Contain a place to sit; and
- Have access to electricity or alternative devices, including, but not limited to, extension cords or charging stations, needed to operate an electric or battery-powered breast pump.
A manager shall also ensure the employee has access to a sink with running water and a refrigerator suitable for storing milk in close proximity to the employee’s workspace. If a refrigerator cannot be provided, the manager must contact Human Resources for assistance in providing another cooling device suitable for storing milk, such as a cooler.
If a multipurpose room is used for lactation, among other uses, the use of the room for lactation shall take precedence over the other uses, but only for the time it is in use for lactation purposes.
Employees who believe they have been denied reasonable lactation accommodations should immediately contact Human Resources. Employees may also file a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner’s Office.
Questions regarding leaves processing for workplace injuries and Illnesses:
If you, or someone who reports to you, suffer a work-related injury or illness, the following steps should be taken immediately:
Is the injury a life threatening emergency?
Yes: If the injury is life threatening, contact SCU Campus Safety (408) 554-4444 or 911 and arrange for an ambulance. Notify the employee's supervisor and the Department of Human Resources (408) 554-4392.
No: If the injury is not life threatening, employees must notify their supervisors and contact the Department of Human Resources (408) 554-4392. The Department of Human Resources will authorize treatment at U.S. Healthworks.
If the injury occurs outside of normal office hours, employees must call the Department of Human Resources and leave a message and then obtain medical care from the O'Connor Hospital Emergency Room
If the Injury Does Not Require Immediate Medical Treatment
If medical or other emergency care is not needed for the injury, employees must notify their supervisors and the Department of Human Resources (408) 554-4392.
The Following Applies to All Injuries
All work-related injuries and illnesses
The Department of Human Resources will provide employees with:
- Employee Incident Report Form(PDF 713KB)
- Workers Comp DWC Form(PDF 147KB)
- Concentra Authorization Form
Employees are required to complete the report and forms as soon as possible.
Following receipt of initial medical treatment
- Give a copy of the “work status report” to your supervisor.
- Review “work status report” with your supervisor to evaluate any job limitations and/or modifications directed by the physician.
If you need follow up care, please remember the following:
- University practice is to pay employees regular time for time missed from work not only for the initial receipt of care, but for follow up care as well.
- Physical therapy appointments must be pre-arranged with supervisor. Time missed for travel to and from and duration of appointment is paid at regular time.
- Keep your supervisor apprised of any changes to your work status.
If your injury or illness requires a temporary period of time away from work?
- Immediately notify your supervisor and the Department of Human Resources (408) 554-4932.
- Complete the appropriate paperwork for an industrial leave of absence
- Communicate regularly with the Worker’s Compensation insurance provider regarding your treatment, care, and work status.
*Please contact the Department of Human Resources with any questions at (408) 554-4932.
See Also
- Concentra MPN Clinic Locations
- Concierge Claim Nurse
- Concentra Authorization Form
- Concentra - San Jose, CA - Driving Directions
- O'Connor Hospital - Driving Directions
- Refusal of Medical Treatment or Observation
- Medical Provider Network
- Worker's Compensation Benefits
- Worker's Compensation Benefits(Spanish)
Contact the appropriate office as soon as possible. (Campus Safety, Employee Relations, Title IX, Benefits office.)
If you are not sure who to contact call the Department of Human Resources for assistance.
Santa Clara University offers a program of employee benefits designed to enhance the well-being of its employees. In compliance with Federal and State laws, the University provides the following statutory benefits to all of its eligible employees, as defined by Federal and State law.
Social Security
Most employees participate in the Social Security Program through a mandatory payroll deduction. Social Security provides a retirement benefit for individuals who have worked the number of years required for eligibility. Other benefits may include disability income, survivor, dependent, and medical benefits. The amount contributed, which is matched by the University, is based on rates determined and established by the Social Security Administration.
Worker’s Compensation
The University provides a no-fault Worker’s Compensation insurance program. If an employee is unable to work because of on-the-job injury or illness, Worker’s Compensation covers medical expenses and pays a portion of lost wages based on the nature of the injury.
Unemployment Insurance
Most employees of the University are covered by the State Employment Security Law. Under the provisions of this law, employees of the University who become totally or partially unemployed, and who meet the eligibility requirements as set forth in the law, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation.
EAP provides professional counseling, information, and referral services to faculty, staff and their families. The program offers confidential consultation on a wide variety of personal, family and/or work-related problems that may contribute to high levels of stress and interfere with health and work performance.
EAP is a great service designed to help with the following:
- Stress
- Family or Parenting issues
- Alcohol or drug dependencies
- Adjusting to change
- Self-improvement
- Child and elder care
- Pre and postnatal concerns
- Grief
- Work/life balance
- Legal and financial consultation services
Senior Benefits Specialist
As a Senior Benefits Specialist, Michele provides support for daily requests and transactions for faculty, staff, and vendor/providers regarding benefits provided by the University.
Benefits Specialist
Georgina Santiago is a Benefits Specialist. In this role, she provides support for daily requests and transactions for faculty, staff, and vendor/providers regarding benefits provided by the University.
Employee and employer benefit premiums for plan year 2022.
Retirement plans now include a self-directed brokerage account option and a reduction of the core number of investments plan platforms.
Access the portal to enroll in or make changes to your 403b contributions and select investment provider for your 401a and/or 403b plans.
Information on how to access the SCU Retirement Plan Portal is found in the Plan Enhancements Guide.
The Retirement Enhancement Guide provides details about the new Retirement Plans Portal and the new services and features.