As a TU faculty or staff member, you can pick and choose from an array of benefits choices to meet your needs.
Health Benefits
State of Maryland Health Benefits
Towson University's health benefits fall under the State of Maryland. The options include:
- Medical plans include routine vision services, behavioral health, and a wellness program.
- Prescription drug plan. Prescription drugs are not included in our medical plans. This is a separte freestanding benefit.
- Dental plans
- Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Benefits are elected at the time of hire and remain in effect throughout the calendar year unless there is a qualifying event (such as marriage, divorce, birth, or adoption) during the plan year. Changes to benefits can also be made during the annual fall open enrollment, becoming effective January 1 of the following calendar year.
Managing Your Benefits
TU faculty and staff can manage their employee benefits online using Workday. Visit our Workday page for login information and instructions on viewing your benefits or making changes to your benefits after a life event.
Explore My MD Benefits webpage to see programs and resources to support the whole you – mind and body. The more you know about your benefits and how they work, the better prepared you may be to make informed decisions.
Medical Plan Providers
CareFirst, 1-800-225-0131
Kaiser Permanente, 1-855-839-5763
United Health Care, 1-800-382-7513
Rates
Regulary Faculty & Staff Rates (Calendar Year 2022) (PDF)
Contingent Faculty & Staff Rates (Calendar Year 2022) (PDF)
Quick Links & Forms
- Beneftis Guide (Calendar Year 2022) (PDF)
- Health Plan Contacts
- State of Maryland Department of Budget and Management Health Benefits Information
- Summary Plan Descriptions for Medical Plans
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Visit PeopleSoft Self-Service to change your personal information and get your Workday benefits ID number
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When adding a new dependent in the Workday, you will need the required documentation for each dependent type. See Dependent Supporting Documentation Guide for details
Wellness Program
Wellness Activities and Rewards
The Wellness Plan is voluntary and available to all employees enrolled in health benefits and enrolled spouses who are not eligible for Medicare.
January 1, 2021 Resets Wellness Activities and Rewards
Rewards earned in 2021 will remain in force thru December 2022
- Select or confirm your PCP
- Complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
- Sign an online HIPAA release (for Kaiser members only)
- Complete preventive screenings recommended by your physician. The reward for this activity is a $5 reduction of the specialist copay.
Rewards earned in 2021 continue through December 31, 2022.
Note: Due to the wellness year reset all employees will need to complete their wellness activities in order to receive their health savings. Please review the
State of Maryland Wellness website for detailed Wellness Program information.
Quick Links
Prescription Drug Program
The prescription drug program is a free-standing benefit administered by CVS/Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager. Contact CVS/Caremark at 1-800-863-5488.
- State of Maryland DBM Health Benefits Prescription Coverage
- State of Maryland DBM Health Benefits Information
QUICK LINKS
Dental Plan Options
Delta Dental (HMO), 1-844-697-0578
United Concordia (PPO), 1-888-638-3384
QUICK LINKS