Optional Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance is available to part-time faculty and staff.

You can update your beneficiary information in WorkDay at any time. 

Coverage and Cost

You can elect coverage up to twice that of your benefits base salary. You pay for Optional Life Insurance with after-tax dollars; the cost is based on your age and the amount of coverage you elect.

The table below shows the cost per $1,000 of coverage for each age range. Rates as of July 1, 2024


Age as of July 1Rate Per $1,000 of Coverage
Under 30 $0.034
30 - 34 $0.044
35 - 39 $0.050
40 - 44 $0.055
45 - 49 $0.083
50 - 54 $0.127
55 - 59 $0.238
60 - 64 $0.360
65 - 69 $0.691
70 - 74 $1.252
75 and over $1.381

Questions?

Contact the Benefits Solution Center

866-799-2329