Retirement Plans and Benefits
Health benefits can be found here.
Basic Retirement Plan: 401(a)
The University of Nebraska provides a retirement plan for the purpose of accumulating lifetime retirement income through participation in the Basic Retirement Plan. Both employees and the university contribute to the Basic Retirement Plan based on a percentage of their salary. Employees may choose between two levels of participation.
Supplemental Retirement Plan: 403(b)
Employees may participate in the Supplemental Retirement Plan, which establishes individual annuity and/or custodial accounts to supplement Basic Retirement Plan contributions. Participation is voluntary and 100% employee-funded.
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan: 457(b)
Employees are eligible to participate in the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Participation is voluntary and 100% employee-funded.
How to Plan Your Retirement Investment
When planning your retirement investment, it's important to know the differences between plans. The first step is meeting with a retirement advisor to put together a comprehensive plan.
Information on Vanguard Investments
Click on the link above for additional information on the Vanguard investment options available with the University of Nebraska Retirement plans.
For Retiring or Retired Employees
Overview of Retirement Benefits
NU provides medical, dental, life, dependent life and long-term care insurance, as well as a tuition scholarship program for retirees and their dependents. An overview of eligibility, social security benefits and Medicare Insurance can also be found at the link above.
Step-by-Step for Retiring Employees
Planning for retirement? Our step-by-step guide outlines the resources available to you and the steps you need to take to utilize the University's retirement benefits.
Campus
Contact
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Human Resources 1200 Warner Hall Kearney, NE 68849Benefits Manager: Erica Oliver
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Insured Benefits & Retirement 408 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0409Benefits Manager: Michelle Martin
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Benefits & Insurance 985470 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-5470Benefits Manager: Amanda Rasco
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Benefits Office 205 Eppley Administration Omaha, NE 68182Benefits Manager: Stacey Williams
University of Nebraska Office of the President
Benefits Office 217 Varner Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0742Assistant Director for Benefits: Brian Schlichting
Announcements
New 2025 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Dec 05, 2024The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the contribution limits for the Supplemental 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) for calendar year 2025.
2025 NUFlex Benefits Enrollment Coming Soon
Oct 17, 2024The 2025 NUFlex Benefits Enrollment and Health Risk Assessment will begin on Monday, October 28 and run through Friday, November 15, 2024.
Save the Date - Upcoming Benefit Open Houses
Sep 11, 2023The University of Nebraska benefit offices will be hosting open houses with our new and existing benefit plan providers.
Saving Enough?
Fidelity Calculators and Tools
Plan for the retirement you want. Determine how much income you'll need when you retire, then craft your plan around it.
Still Have Questions?
Campus-specific benefits contacts are listed at the bottom of this page.
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