Office of Human Resources

An employee can earn a wellness premium credit by completing the tobacco attestation, which will reduce the monthly premium for both the 70/30 and 80/20 plan options. The wellness premium credit only applies to the employee premium. The tobacco attestation must be completed each year to receive the wellness premium credit.

The cost of coverage depends on the plan selected, employment status, hours worked per week, who’s covered, and completed wellness credits. Premiums are paid one month in advance and are deducted from an employee’s paycheck semi-monthly on a pre-tax basis.

All permanent, full-time and three-quarter-time employees (employed for the full academic year) at Appalachian State University are eligible to participate in the benefit programs listed on this website.

Permanent half-time employees are eligible to participate in the Health Plans by paying full cost. Tax Sheltered Annuities and the North Carolina Flexible Benefits Plan NCFlex are also available to permanent half-time employees.