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 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: Renee Mitchell
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Insured Benefits & Retirement 32 Canfield Administration Lincoln, NE 68588-0409Benefits Manager: Chris Tran
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
March 2021 Benefits Newsletter
Mar 26, 2021The March 2021 NUFlex Benefits Newsletter is now available—click above to view or download.
2021 Maximum Retirement Plan Deferral Limits
Dec 09, 2020There’s no better time to put away more dollars into the University of Nebraska's 403(b) Plan and 457(b) Plan.
2021 Benefits Enrollment Coming Soon
Oct 12, 20202021 NUFlex Annual Benefits Enrollment begins on Monday, October 26.
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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