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University Leave of Absence

(a leave of absence for a period of up to one year)

Auto & Home Insurance
You may continue coverage as described in the Program information. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Auto & Home Insurance.

Disabilities
You are NOT eligible. If you have applied for Long Term Disability, you will be placed on University Leave pending a decision. For Program information, call Medical Leaves Administration at 255-3708.

Educational Benefits
Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship (CCTS)
Your benefit will be continued until the end of the term in which the leave commences. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship (CCTS).

Employee Degree Program (EDP)
You are NOT eligible. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Employee Degree Program (EDP).

Extramural Study
You are NOT eligible. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Extramural Study.

Tuition Aid You are NOT eligible. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Tuition Aid.

Life Insurance
You will be able to continue basic life and Group Universal Life insurance through direct billing by CIGNA Group Insurance. Contact CIGNA Group Insurance at (800) 231-1193.

Health Insurance Your existing health insurance coverage will be maintained during the leave period provided you continue to pay both the employee and employer share of the premiums (full cost). For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Health Insurance.

Long Term Care Insurance
You will be billed for the premium if you are on an unpaid leave. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Long Term Care Insurance.

Personal Accident Insurance
You will be billed for the premium if you are on an unpaid leave. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Personal Accident Insurance

Retirement
You are NOT eligible. For Program information, see Benefits Programs, Retirement.

Select Benefits
You are eligible to continue your participation as described under Leaving Cornell or Taking a Leave Without Pay during the Plan Year section of the Summary Plan Document. For more information on the program, see Benefits Programs, Select Benefits.


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