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Benefits

Life Insurance Plan

Basic Life

All benefits eligible employees receive basic life insurance coverage from the University at no cost, as follows:

At 65, basic coverage drops to $6,500 for staff and $32,500 for faculty.

Supplemental Life

Voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage is offered through MetLife. Premiums are paid through after-tax payroll deduction.

Employee

Spouse/Same Sex Domestic Partner

Children

Contributions

Employee Coverage
Age Cost Per Thousand Per Month
Under age 25 $.05
25 through 29 $.06
30 through 34 $.08
35 through 39 $.09
40 through 44 $.12
45 through 49 $.19
50 through 54 $.32
55 through 59 $.55
60 through 64 $.78
65 through 69 $1.27
70+ $3.72

Spouse/Same Sex Domestic Partner Coverage
Age Monthly Premium
Under age 25 $.05
25 through 29 $.06
30 through 34 $.08
35 through 39 $.09
40 through 44 $.12
45 through 49 $.15
50 through 54 $.23
55 through 59 $.43
60 through 64 $.66
65 through 69 $1.27
70+ $2.26

Dependent Child(ren) Life*
Option Coverage Amount Monthly Premium**
1 $10,000 $.55

* Dependents can only be covered by one SU Employee.
** Premium amount remains the same, regardless of the number of children.

Helpful Links

Questions? Contact the HR Service Center at 443-4042 or email hrservic@syr.edu.