Health benefits can be found here.
For Faculty & Staff
Retirement Plans and Benefits
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 as long as they have “elected to defer” the maximum 402(g) amount allowable to the university’s Supplemental Retirement Plan 403(b). 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.
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: Lucia Raya-Kaup
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Insured Benefits & Retirement 32 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0409Benefits Manager: Gayle Page
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Benefits & Insurance 985470 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-5470Benefits Manager: Jayme Nekuda
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Benefits Office 205 Eppley Administration Omaha, NE 68182Benefits Manager: Esther Scarpello
University of Nebraska Central Administration
Benefits Office 217 Varner Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0742Assistant Director for Benefits: Brian Schlichting
Announcements
IRS 2020 Limits
Dec 18, 2019Find out how much you can save for retirement in 2020. The IRS has announced higher 2020 retirement plan contribution limits for 401(k)s and more.
Saving Enough?
TIAA-CREF Retirement Calculator
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.