Cost of the Health Plan

You and the University share the cost of your coverage under the Health Plan.

Currently, the University pays a portion of each coverage option’s cost. Your share of the cost is the difference between the total cost of coverage and the amount that Boston University pays. The total cost of coverage is different for each option. Costs are subject to change at the beginning of each plan year. In unusual circumstances, a cost increase may occur during a plan year. Also, the University may change the percentage of the cost that it will pay. See the 2009 Contributions chart for more information.

How Health Plan Contributions Are Paid

Your share of the cost of health care coverage is paid with before-tax dollars. This means that Boston University automatically reduces your pay by the amount of your payments—before federal income taxes, state income taxes, and Social Security taxes are taken out. Under current income tax rules, this lowers your income for tax purposes.

Automatic before-tax premium payments are allowed under the provisions of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, as explained in the Flexible Benefits Program.