Decisions You'll Be Asked to Make During Orientation

For more detailed information about employee benefits, see the Human Resources Benefits web pages.

 

Retirement
You MUST choose ONE retirement plan. Mandatory, 5% of your salary will be contributed to the retirement plan you choose:

• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS)
• Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

 

Health Benefits (Time Sensitive)
May choose ONE plan, 80% of actual premium paid by the State of Tennessee, employee’s 20% portion is pre-tax.

 

Other Optional Insurance Decisions

 

Dental Insurance (Optional)
May choose ONE plan, benefit is paid totally by employee, pre-tax.

• Prepaid Plan
• PPO Plan

 

Vision Insurance (Optional)

 

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) (Optional)

 

Life Insurance (Optional)
Note: Basic health insurance includes Basic Term Life Insurance and Basic Special Accident/Dismemberment Insurance for covered persons

• Optional Term Life