Discover the ultimate path to holistic well-being with ODU's Own Your Wellness page. Explore a wealth of resources and expert guidance to empower your journey towards a healthier and happier life.
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Juggling work and personal life has become an increasing challenge for employees everywhere. At Old Dominion, we seek to enrich the quality of university life by providing resources and programs to support faculty, staff, and their families so they can face today's challenges with resilience and grit.
Explore ODU's Tax Sheltered Annuities (403b) options to secure your financial future while saving on taxes. Our comprehensive plans offer tax advantages and financial flexibility to help you plan for retirement with confidence.
This webpage is designed to provide eligible ODU employees with easy access to all essential information and resources to make your enrollment a success.
All Benefits
Old Dominion University full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of programs. Employees are responsible for selecting the benefits that best meet their needs.
- Health Insurance: State Health Care Benefits and Insurance Options - All with pre-tax premiums
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses not covered by your health plan
- Long-Term Care: Supplemental insurance to help pay for care and service expenses related to a long term care event
- Own Your Wellness: Optional Health & Wellness Programs & Resources
- Retirement Plans: VRS and Optional Retirement Plans
- Tax Sheltered Annuities (403b): Supplemental retirement contribution plans, with pre-tax or post-tax options
- Deferred Compensation (457): Save additional money towards retirement on a pre-tax or post-tax basis
- Employer Cash Match (401A): Take advantage of employer cash match contributions towards retirement savings
- Family & Medical Leave (FMLA): Federally mandated program that provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave & job security
- Classified Short Term Disability: Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP) for Classified employees only
- Faculty Sick Leave/Short Term Disability: VRS and ORP Leave Program for Faculty only
- Leave Policies: View all HR Leave Policies & Programs
- Parental Leave: Paid leave for meaningful bonding time upon the birth or placement of a child
- Educational Leave: Take leave from work to pursue studies related to your job at ODU
- Worker's Compensation Leave (WCL): Absences for medical reasons as the result of a work-related accident/injury may quality as WCL
- Paid Holiday: Some state holidays include paid leave for eligible employees
- Life Insurance: Basic and Optional Life Insurance
- New York Life Insurance: Portable, Cash Valuable Whole Life Insurance for purchase
- AFLAC: Supplemental Insurance for Purchase, with AFLAC's Cash Benefits
- New York Life Voluntary Long-Term Disability Policy: Protect your income in case of a long-term disability with this optional insurance from Cigna
- New York Life Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment: Supplemental insurance to help protect you against losses due to accidents
- Worker's Compensation: Work-related accidental injury or illness procedures
- Invest529 College Savings: The 529 savings plan, formerly known as Virginia529, helps families save for future qualified higher education expenses.
- Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance opportunities for eligible employees, their dependents and spouses
- Legal Resources / Identity Theft Plans: Gain peace of mind with plans for legal assistance and identity theft protection
- Financial Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential assistance for personal, family, marital, or substance abuse problems
- State Employee Discounts: Receive discounts and perks from state sponsored vendors
- Dependent Care FSA: Set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible dependent care expenses for qualified dependents
- Work/Life Balance: Family Friendly Policies & Programs
- Health Insurance: State Health Care Benefits and Insurance Options - All with pre-tax premiums
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses not covered by your health plan
- Long-Term Care: Supplemental insurance to help pay for care and service expenses related to a long term care event
- Own Your Wellness: Optional Health & Wellness Programs & Resources
- Retirement Plans: VRS and Optional Retirement Plans
- Tax Sheltered Annuities (403b): Supplemental retirement contribution plans, with pre-tax or post-tax options
- Deferred Compensation (457): Save additional money towards retirement on a pre-tax or post-tax basis
- Employer Cash Match (401A): Take advantage of employer cash match contributions towards retirement savings
- Family & Medical Leave (FMLA): Federally mandated program that provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave & job security
- Classified Short Term Disability: Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP) for Classified employees only
- Faculty Sick Leave/Short Term Disability: VRS and ORP Leave Program for Faculty only
- Leave Policies: View all HR Leave Policies & Programs
- Parental Leave: Paid leave for meaningful bonding time upon the birth or placement of a child
- Educational Leave: Take leave from work to pursue studies related to your job at ODU
- Worker's Compensation Leave (WCL): Absences for medical reasons as the result of a work-related accident/injury may quality as WCL
- Paid Holiday: Some state holidays include paid leave for eligible employees
- Life Insurance: Basic and Optional Life Insurance
- New York Life Insurance: Portable, Cash Valuable Whole Life Insurance for purchase
- AFLAC: Supplemental Insurance for Purchase, with AFLAC's Cash Benefits
- New York Life Voluntary Long-Term Disability Policy: Protect your income in case of a long-term disability with this optional insurance from Cigna
- New York Life Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment: Supplemental insurance to help protect you against losses due to accidents
- Worker's Compensation: Work-related accidental injury or illness procedures
- Invest529 College Savings: The 529 savings plan, formerly known as Virginia529, helps families save for future qualified higher education expenses.
- Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance opportunities for eligible employees, their dependents and spouses
- Legal Resources / Identity Theft Plans: Gain peace of mind with plans for legal assistance and identity theft protection
- Financial Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential assistance for personal, family, marital, or substance abuse problems
- State Employee Discounts: Receive discounts and perks from state sponsored vendors
- Dependent Care FSA: Set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible dependent care expenses for qualified dependents
- Work/Life Balance: Family Friendly Policies & Programs