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Effective Date: July 1, 2026
214 Benefits Overview
Boston University provides a combination of retirement and welfare benefits eligible employees. The specific provisions and eligibility criteria for these plans are detailed in the summary plan descriptions (SPDs), which are subject to revision, and official plan documents govern all determinations.
Details on employee benefits can be found at: https://www.bu.edu/hr/files/2026/03/BU_Handbook_3.5.26.pdf
Additional Resources Regarding This Policy
Related Policies and Procedures
- Employee Handbook and Policies Manual (staff)
- Faculty Handbook (faculty)
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THIS POLICY IS PART OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND POLICIES MANUAL, AND SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL OF THE POLICIES THAT COMPRISE THE HANDBOOK. THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND DO NOT ALTER THE AT-WILL STATUS OF AN EMPLOYEE.