Financial Wellness Programs
SAVI
RISD recognizes that student debt is a tremendous source of stress for many employees and can interfere with other financial goals, like owning a home and saving for the future. To help RISD employees understand, navigate, and pursue generous federal programs, such as reduced student loan payments and forgiveness, we have leveraged our relationship with TIAA to offer access to Savi services.
Savi empowers employees in two ways. First, through a self-directed and no-cost tool, employees can assess their personal situation and obtain information on options or opportunities that may exist to reduce student loan debt. Second, employees may voluntarily enroll in and purchase Savi’s Essential Service. With the Essential Service, Savi will administer the program’s ongoing paperwork requirements, including annual re-enrollment, employer certification, and filings.
More information on Savi services may be found by calling 1-833-604 1226 or online at www.tiaa.org/risd/student.
529 College Savings Plan
CollegeBound Saver is a Section 529 education savings plan offered by the Office of the General Treasurer of Rhode Island. CollegeBound Saver is designed to help individuals and families save for higher education in a tax-advantaged way and offers valuable advantages including tax-deferred growth, generous contribution limits, attractive investment options, and professional investment management.
Earnings grow tax deferred and are free from federal income tax when used for qualified higher education expenses, including tuition, mandatory fees, books, supplies, computers, and equipment required for enrollment or attendance; certain room and board costs during any academic period the beneficiary is enrolled at least half-time; and certain expenses for a special-needs student.
All RISD employees are eligible to participate in this program.
For more information, visit www.collegeboundsaver.com or call customer service at 877-615-4116.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RISD recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being. We provide employees and their family members access to high-quality, reliable, and confidential services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), C3 Wellbeing EAP.
The EAP is a workplace benefit designed to help employees manage personal or professional issues affecting their well-being or overall quality of life. It offers a range of confidential services and resources, including:
Counseling Services
Professional support for personal issues like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or traumatic situations.
Work-Life Balance Resources
Help with managing work-life balance, including referrals to childcare, eldercare, or legal and financial services.
Substance Abuse Support
Assistance for issues related to alcohol or drug use, including counseling and referral to treatment programs
Health and Wellness Resources
Information and support for maintaining physical health and mental wellness, including workshops and webinars.
The EAP is available 24/7 and is free of charge. Employees and eligible family members may receive up to five (5) EAP sessions per issue, all covered in full.
C3 Wellbeing EAP also offers a wide variety of online learning and support resources, including on-demand webinars, live wellness sessions, and personal and professional development courses.
Contact C3 Wellbeing EAP
Contact for EAP support
Phone: 1 (800) 445-1195
Website: www.coastlineeap.com
Username: RISD
Password: employee
Leaves of Absence
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act (RIPFMLA)
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a rolling twelve (12) month period for specific family and medical reasons, including the birth and/or placement of a child, to care for an employee’s own serious health condition, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, and qualifying exigencies arising from a family member on covered active duty.
Additionally, the Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act provides thirteen (13) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in any two calendar years, running concurrently with the federal FMLA.
To qualify for FMLA, employees must have worked for RISD for twelve (12) and at least 1,250 hours in the twelve (12) month period prior to the need to take leave.
More information on leaves of absence can be found in the Human Resources section of policies.risd.edu or by contacting benefits@risd.edu.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
Staff may be eligible for up to nine (9) weeks of paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn infant, adopted minor or fostered child within the first year of life or placement. Paid Parental Leave (PPL) is available to both the birth and non-birth parent.
PPL will be paid up to 100% of your regular base pay rate for your primary position and your regular scheduled weekly hours in Workday.
Eligibility for PPL begins after twelve (12) months of continuous service and must be taken within the twelve (12) months following the birth or placement of the child.
Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI)
The State of Rhode Island offers eligible employees (as defined by the State) eight (8) weeks of Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) and job protected leave to care for a seriously sick family member or to bond with a newborn, adopted, or new foster care child. Your benefit amount will be approximately 4.62% of your highest-earning quarter within the base period (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the week you file your claim) up to a set weekly maximum.
For more information on TCI or to initiate a claim, please call 401-462-8420 or visit: https://dlt.ri.gov/tdi.
Other Benefits and Campus Perks
Pet Insurance
Pet Insurance can help reimburse you for covered vet visits, accidents, illness and more. Plus, it can help keep your pet safe and healthy with preventive care coverage (optional) for dogs and cats.
With MetLife Pet, you have the power of choice to customize your pet insurance to meet both your pet’s needs and your budget.
To enroll or learn more, visit metlife.com/getpetquote or call 1-800-GET-MET8 (1-800-438-6388).
Personal Insurance Group Discounts
Comparion offers a comprehensive program that enables all RISD employees to purchase auto, home and other high-quality personal insurance products at low group rates through direct billing to home addresses.
Parking and Transportation
RISD provides several parking lots on campus. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. RISD employees may also use their ID as a RIPTA bus pass to commute to and from work. For other transportation benefits and discounts, please visit the RISD Transportation page.
RISD Store Discount
Employees may receive a 10% discount on items purchased at risd:store with a valid RISD ID. Certain items may be excluded.
RISD Museum
All employees receive free unlimited admission to the RISD Museum. Every employee is also allowed free admission for one guest per visit (RISD I.D. must be presented). Youth 18 and under are always free. Admission provides access to the museum's many collections, revolving exhibits, and programs. Visit risdmuseum.org for the current schedule of events.
Athletic Facilities / Fitness Centers at RISD & Brown University
All RISD employees can use the fitness center in RISD's Catanzaro Student Center at no charge (note: these facilities are staffed by student employees and therefore are not available in the summer months). RISD employees and their dependents may also sign up for a recreational facility (gym) membership at Brown University.
RISD Library
All RISD employees have borrowing access at Fleet Library. In addition to the library's world-class collections, this includes access to research databases and campus subscriptions such as the New York Times and Chronicle of Higher Education. With a Fleet Library account in good standing, RISD employees are also permitted to visit and borrow from the Providence Athenaeum and Brown University Libraries. Employee spouses/partners are also eligible for limited-access borrowing accounts. Learn more at library.risd.edu.
Computer Loan Program
Eligible full-time and part-time, regular employees are eligible to take out an interest-free computer loan, up to $2,000, to purchase a computer, computer peripherals, and software. Information on this program can be found on the Controller's Office page of info.risd.edu.
Tickets at Work
Tickets at Work is a complimentary perk that gives you access to 20-60% off deals on movies, hotels, shows, concerts, sporting events and more at locations across the country. Go to ticketsatwork.com/tickets or call Tickets at Work at 800 331-6483 for information and customer support. Company Code: RISDESIGN
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