Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits)
Total Rewards is the combination of benefits, compensation and rewards that employees receive from UD.
From health insurance, wellbeing programs, tuition assistance and more, the University's Total Rewards plan has been designed to help employees thrive both professionally and personally.
Please familiarize yourself with the Total Rewards offerings below.
Flexible Spending Account Enrollment
Nov. 1 through Nov. 15
Eligible Expenses
Dental • Co-pays and Deductibles • Chiropractic Care • Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses • Child an Some Elder Care
Contributions to your flexible spending account(s) (FSA) are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. You will reduce the amount of Federal and State income taxes and FICA taxes withheld, based on the amount of money you set aside.
Your FSA can be used for the following:
Health care expenses for you, your spouse or any of your tax dependents, even if they are not covered by the University's health insurance. FSA debit card optional.
Dependent care expenses for the care of your qualifying child under the age of 13, or a qualifying relative physically or mentally unable to care for him/herself and residing in the same household.
Please visit the Flexible Spending Account page for additional information.
Contribution limits are as follows for 2025:
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The Run-Out-Period is the time during which claims can be submitted. Health Care and Dependent Day Care run-out-period is April 30, 2026 for the calendar year 2025.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Claims Deadline Reminder: Claims incurred for expenses for the Health Care FSA and/or the Dependent Day Care FSA between January 1, 2024, and the grace period, March 15, 2025, may be submitted to ASIFlex for reimbursement through April 30, 2025. Visit ASIFlex for further information.
Health and Life Insurance
Get the details on our extensive offerings of health and life insurance options for you and your family.
Compensation
UD offers a great total compensation package, which includes a robust benefit program and competitive pay.
Retirement
Whether your retirement is decades away or around the corner, it's never too early to save and prepare for your life after UD.
Forms
The following forms are available in UD's Webforms system, PDFs or from vendor websites.
Time Away from Work
View our holiday calendar, learn how sick and vacation days accrue, and get the details on our leave for new parents.
Tuition Assistance
Our educational assistance programs to meet the needs of our faculty, staff or eligible members of their families.
Professional Development
Learning plans, facilitated courses and meetings while also providing consultations and results-based solutions to achieve goals.
Wellbeing
Your well-being shapes how you move through life, which includes how you work. Wellbeing influences the way you approach goals and personal growth.
Recognition
A great workplace includes a variety of ways to share recognition of others’ mastery of competencies/behaviors and service contributions. Explore our programs.
Discounts
Save money with discounts on everything from cell phone services to sporting events and more.
Voluntary Benefits
Some of these benefits are at no cost to the employee, others are offered at a group discount.
You are a valued partner here at UD, and we look forward to supporting your growth and success. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we offer excellent benefits that provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Jared Aupperle
Assistant VP for HR Support and Services
