Human Resources
Policies & Procedures

Illinois Institute of Technology
Policy No. B. 4.00

Date of Issue 4/97

Subject: Life Insurance

IIT provides a group decreasing term life insurance plan under a certificate between the university and Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA). Participation is mandatory for employees qualifying for this benefit.

4.01 Eligibility1 (Refer to Policy B. 1.00 for definitions)
Eligible Employees:
Full-time Employees
Full-time Faculty
Senior Research Associates
Research Associates
Part-time employees regularly
 working at least 23.25 hours/week

Not Eligible:
Temporary Employees
Adjunct and Part-time Faculty
Student Employees (includes co-op assignments)
Part-time Employees working
 less than 23.25 hours/week

4.02 When Coverage Begins

All eligible employees have coverage on the first day of the month coinciding with, or following the date of hire. An application must be submitted to Human Resources.

4.03 Plan Cost

The university pays most of the cost of life insurance coverage with the employee paying the balance of the cost by payroll deduction.

Premiums are waived if the insured individual becomes disabled and applies for waiver.

4.04 Schedule of Benefits

Life insurance death and disability benefits are a pre-determined percentage of salary on an age-based schedule.

4.05 Designation of Beneficiary

Employees may request changes to existing beneficiary designations by completing the appropriate form available in Human Resources.

4.06 Continuing Coverage While on Leave of Absence or Upon Termination

Coverage will terminate on the last day of the month following final deduction for coverage. Upon termination, a former employee can enroll in a conversion policy by completing the appropriate application within 31 days of the termination of the group plan.

Continuation of coverage is available while on an approved leave of absence, with the employee paying the full monthly premium.

4.07 Forms and Applications The following forms are available in Human Resources:

LINA Enrollment Card
Change of Beneficiary Form
Conversion Application

4.08 Important Contact Information

Consult Human Resources for forms and full details concerning the plan and brochures describing coverage.


1Employees covered by a collective bargining agreement should consult their respective contract for information on life insurance benefits and cost.

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