Employee Benefits
The university offers a comprehensive benefits package that represents a significant component of George Fox employees' total compensation. Most benefits are available to all regular employees, half time and above; however, benefits are prorated for employees who work less than full time. Benefits at a Glance is a summary of information about our benefits.
Forms, plan descriptions and provider contact information: Benefits, Forms & Resources
The US Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) became law in 2010. Some of the first changes to affect your benefit plans are:
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9/23/10 You may include the medical expenses of dependents between the ages of 23 and 26 in your Flex Plan reimbursement requests starting this date.
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12/31/10 Last day to claim reimbursement for over the counter medications through the flexible spending account. Starting 1/1/11, you will need a prescription for over the counter medications recommended by your healthcare provider. Read more--
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4/1/11 First day that dependents between the ages of 23 and 26 may be included on your GFU medical and dental plans.
- 4/1/11 Lifetime maximum benefit limit is eliminated.
- 4/1/12 Flexible spending for health care expenses is restricted to $2500 per year starting with the 2012-13 plan year.
Watch this page for updates as they become available!