Legal Plan
MetLife Legal Plans offers participants and their eligible dependents access to legal advice and services from a nationwide network of attorneys with coverage for many personal legal issues. Services include telephone advice and office consultations on an unlimited number of legal matters, in addition to full representation for covered matters. The legal plan is available for $18 per month after tax.
For more details and plan information, visit the MetLife website and enter the access code LEGAL20 or call the Client Service Center at 800.821.6400 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eligibility
The below populations are eligible for this benefit:
Full-time faculty members
Full-time administrative staff
Part-time administrative staff who are scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week
Enrollment and Modifications
You may enroll in this plan or modify your elections during the below:
Your initial phase of eligibility as a new hire
FT Faculty and Staff are generally eligible on the first of the month following one full month of employment
When your employment status changes resulting in eligibility for benefits
Due to a qualifying life event
During the annual open enrollment period
Unless you take action during Open Enrollment, your plan elections will remain the same for the following year. However, we strongly recommend that you review your benefits to make sure that you have selected the best options for yourself and/or your family.
You may view your current benefits and per-paycheck contributions anytime. If you are already enrolled in the legal plan and need to find an attorney, go to members.legalplans.com and use the Attorney Locator to find one near you.
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RELATED LINKS
Benefits Overview - summary of available university benefits