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Benefits

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high- quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.

For more information or questions, please reach out to our benefits team at employeebenefits@tamusa.edu 

Eligibility 

Benefits eligibility and contribution to the Teacher Retirement System:
The employee must work at least 20 hours per week (at least 50% full time appointment) and continue in the employment for a term of at least 4.5 months. 

Medical 

The A&M Care plan is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), with Express Scripts administering the prescription drug portion. 

State Group Insurance Premium 

Funds received from the State of Texas to offset benefit premiums. Benefits eligible employees will begin receiving a monthly employer contribution the first of the month after the 60th day of employment.

Mandatory Retirement Programs

Contribution percentages are set by the Texas Legislature yearly. All employees who are benefits eligible are enrolled into the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). There are specific positions who are eligible to participate in the Optional Retirement Program, please check with our Benefits team for future questions.
Teacher Retirement Services (TRS)
Optional Retirement Program (ORP) 

Optional Retirement Programs: Financial Advisors under A&M University- System 

Fidelity, Pentegra, Voya, AIG, Lincoln Financial, TIAA 

For more information review the retirement guide: TAMUS Retirement Guide

Life Insurance: 

Basic Life Insurance, Alternate Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance $7,500 - automatically included with medical plan

Alternate Basic Life Insurance $50,000 or the amount of optional life an employee had immediately before enrolling in the plan whichever is less, as well as $5,000 in Basic AD&D Coverage    

AD&D $5,000

Child Life Insurance on each eligible dependent Child: $5,000

Student Debt Reduction & Forgiveness Programs 

Learn more about the types of leave A&M-San Antonio offers.