Employee Benefits

DISCLAIMER: This is meant to be a summary of the benefit programs available to employees at Delaware Technical Community College. Whenever conflicts occur between these summaries and the contracts, rules, regulations or laws governing the administration of the various programs, the terms and conditions set forth in the various program contracts, rules, regulations or laws shall prevail.

Benefits at a Glance

Staff member smiling Delaware Technical Community College’s wide array of benefits not only enhances your financial security and well-being, they also add significantly to your total compensation. These benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pension plan, generous leave time, flexible spending account, the tuition exchange and tuition reimbursement programs. At the bottom of this page, you will find a chart that helps you see what benefits are available based on employment status.

Listed below are links to additional sites that will provide you with information designed to help you become more familiar and knowledgeable about your benefits.

Statewide Benefits Website – As a state employee, you will find an array of information on this website relative to benefits programs and documentation.

Benefit Member Contact List (PDF) - This document lists the websites and phone numbers for various benefits programs.

State of Delaware’s Treasurer’s Office – This website provides information on a variety of financial planning activities including savings programs, planning workshops, and planning consultants.

Thinking of Retirement? If you are now eligible for retirement, or will be in the next 3 to 5 years, you should contact the Benefits Specialist at the Office of the President (302) 857-1693 to begin planning.

State of Delaware Pension Office - As a member of the Delaware Public Employees' Retirement System (DPERS) your benefit plans are clearly defined and paid regardless of market events. This website will answer any questions you may have about your pension.

Personnel Policy Manual – Provides extensive information about the benefits and opportunities available to you as a Delaware Tech employee.

Employee Work-Life Balance - Delaware Tech offers the possibility of flexible work arrangements for Salary Plan A and B employees.

Delaware Technical Community College’s Employee Benefits

Benefit Type	Regular, Full-time & Temporary, Full-time 9 Months or more	Temporary, Full-time less than 9 months	Regular, Part-time	Temporary, Part-time
State Major Medical Insurances (includes Prescription Drug Coverage and Employee Assistance Program)	Eligible - College pays portion on the first of the month after hire date	Not Eligible	Eligible - Employee paid	Not Eligible
Employee Assistance Program	Eligible if covered by State medical insurance	Eligible	Eligible if covered by State medical insurance	Eligible
State Group Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance	Eligible - Employee paid	Not Eligible	Eligible - Employee paid	Not Eligible
State Dental Programs	Eligible - Employee paid	Not Eligible	Eligible - Employee Paid	Not Eligible
State Vision Programs	Eligible - Employee paid	Not Eligible	Eligible - Employee Paid	Not Eligible
Flexible Benefits Plan (Stipend provided to choose coverages from Life/AD& D, Dental & Vision)	Eligible - College pays up to stipend amount after waiting period	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
State Employee's Pension Plan	Eligible - College and employee contributes	Not Eligible	Eligible - College and employee contributes	Not Eligible
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance	Eligible	Not Eligible	Eligible	Not Eligible
On-Campus Wellness Center	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
On-Campus Child Development Centers	Eligible - Based on Space Availability	Eligible - Based on Space Availability	Eligible - Based on Space Availability	Eligible - Based on Space Availability
Delaware Technical Community College and University of Delaware Associate in Arts program—Free Tuition	Eligible- Free credit tuition provided for employee and/or two dependents per Academic Term	Eligible for Delaware Tech credit courses Not Eligible for University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program	Eligible for Delaware Tech credit courses Not Eligible for University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program	Eligible for Delaware Tech credit courses Not Eligible for University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program	Eligible - College provides partial tuition reimbursement	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Book Store Discount	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
Flexible Spending Account	Eligible - Employee Contributions	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Del-One Federal Credit Union	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
State Deferred Compensation Program	Eligible - Employee Contributes	Not Eligible	Eligible - Employee Contributes	Not Eligible
403B Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs	Eligible - Employee Contributes	Eligible - Employee Contributes	Eligible - Employee Contributes	Eligible - Employee Contributes
Social Security	Eligible - College and employee contribute	Eligible - College and employee contribute	Eligible - College and employee contribute	Eligible - College and employee contribute
Worker's Compensation	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid
Unemployment Insurance	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid	Eligible College Paid
Flexible Work Arrangement (Work-Life Balance)	Eligible	Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
13.25 Annual leave hours per month	Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
9.50 Sick leave hours per month	Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Paid Holidays	Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Winter Break	Utilizes Holidays/Annual Leave	Unpaid	Paid Five Days	Unpaid
Catastrophic Leave	Eligible Regular full-time only	Not Eligible	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Full-time employees work a 37 ½ hour workweek. Some overtime may be required