Benefits and Wellness

At NC State, we care about the important things, including your health and well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to help you care for every aspect of your life.

Here for You — All of You

As you move through life, NC State provides different plans to meet your and your family’s needs. We offer comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, plus disability and cancer plans. Our leave plans give you the flexibility and work-life balance you need and deserve. You can plan for your future security now with our two retirement options. We’re here to help you navigate changes, big and small, with your family, career or health.

Benefit Plans

Your health matters. Under the State Health Plan, employees can choose in-network and out-of-network providers and access preventive health care. Employees can also enroll in dental, vision, cancer and accident plans.

Discover your options

Retirement Information

It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. We offer mandatory and voluntary retirement plans to help you reach your goals. When the time comes, we’re here to help you take the next step and retire with confidence.

Plan for your future

Leave Programs

Life happens. NC State offers many types of paid time off to help employees rest, take vacation, maintain a healthy work-life balance and care for their family and community.

Find time for you

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Disability Plans

If you’re physically or mentally unable to work, you can receive short-term and long-term benefits through a free, state-sponsored disability plan. We also offer two supplemental, long-term disability plans.

Learn about the plans

Have you experienced a major life event?

See if you qualify to make changes to your benefits.

View qualifying life events

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

No matter what challenges you’re facing, NC State is here for you. Our Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers you and your family mental health support, legal guidance and financial resources. This free, confidential service can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Learn more about the program

Holistic Health

You’re more than an employee. At NC State, we want our Wolfpack to have full, meaningful lives. Our wellness programs go beyond physical health and incorporate financial, social and emotional well-being. We help you access child care and offer perks for the whole family, including exclusive discounts to performances and sporting events.

Child Care

We’re proud of NC State’s family-friendly initiatives, which include partnering with local child care providers to give you discounts. Plus, we have a breadth of resources about early education and child development.

See how we support you and your child

WolfPerks

Our perks align with what our employees value. Save money on family fun, financial planning, moving costs and more. Employees can also receive tuition waivers at schools in the University of North Carolina system.

Find enrichment opportunities

Wellness

We want our employees to live healthy, balanced lives. Our programs foster holistic well-being by focusing on NC State’s six elements of wellness: purpose, social, financial, physical, emotional and community.

Learn about our culture of wellness

University Calendar

NC State employees enjoy 12 paid holidays — including a full week off at the end of the year.

Check our calendar

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees can set aside pre-tax money every year to spend on health care, child care and adult day care.

Learn how to save

Employee Recognition

We encourage our entire Pack to applaud the everyday excellence our employees achieve.

Acknowledge a peer

HRNow

Already a member of the Pack? Find specific resources on HRNow, our online portal for detailed human resources information, such as how-to-guides, policies, frequently asked questions and our internal HR knowledge base with ease.

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