Human Resources
420 Oak Street
Prakken 150
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2150
[email protected]
Ferris State University offers excellent benefits packages for eligible employees. Eligibility is derived from type and length of employment as well as any applicable collective bargaining agreements or personnel plans.
Benefits by Group
Adjunct Faculty
Admin and Admin Temp
AFSCME
Clerical Tech Assoc.
Faculty
KCAD Admin & Staff
KCAD Faculty
Nurses
Part-Time Support
Public Safety
Please note that not all employees may be eligible for all benefits.
These documents are intended to be only a brief description of the benefits available. If there are any disagreements between this document and the legal plan documents that govern each plan, the plan document will always govern.
Plan documents are available through the Human Resources office.
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Benefits for All Employees
From discounts on mobile phone service and Ferris State gear to unique health and wellness benefits, Ferris State strives to provide employees with the support you need.
Employee Assistance Program
Ulliance Life Advisor Consultants are your 24/7 contact for counseling services, coaching service, work-lief balance resources and more.
Health and Wellness
Learn more about the HealthyU Wellness program, preventative care benefits, Ulliance, and more resources for every aspect of your physical and mental wellbeing.
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act helps keep your health information safe from being disclosed without your consent or knowledge.
Leave of Absence
Learn about your options for taking a leave of absence from the university, including FMLA leave, jury duty leave, medical leave, military leave, political leave, sabbatical leave, and unpaid personal leave.
Retirement Options
The university offers a number of retirement options, which depend on your employee group. These include 403(b), 457(b), and 415(m) plans.
Beneficiary Info
Information for beneficiaries, including information on MESSA, Priority Health and retirement plans.
Health and Wellness
Learn more about the HealthyU Wellness program, preventative care benefits, Ulliance, and more resources for every aspect of your physical and mental wellbeing.
Insurance Payments
Instructions for employees who need to make an insurance payment to Human Resources.
Payer Transparency
These machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for answers to the most commons questions?
Virtual Care
Virtual care gives you access to board-certified doctors on nights, weekends and holidays. Virtual care connects you with a doctor over the phone, through video, or simply by filling out an online questionnaire. Depending on your condition and the type of virtual care you choose, a doctor can:
- Prescribe a medication and send it to your preferred pharmacy
- Develop a treatment plan
- Notify your primary care doctor with current information
- Make follow-up recommendations, including referrals to see a specialist