May 14, 2021
Dear Colleagues:
Last week, President Mearns shared with our campus community the news that our Board of Trustees had approved a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for employees. We are writing to outline some of the program's specifics and inform you of the next steps you should take to obtain your benefit.
The incentive program is open to all full- and part-time employees. Temporary, casual, and student employees are not eligible. To qualify for one of the University’s two incentives, employees should:
- Receive both Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations or the single Johnson & Johnson vaccination before August 1, 2021.
- Submit this form, including your supporting documentation, by August 31, 2021.
Employees who follow those steps are eligible to select one of the following benefits:
- Receive a one-time $100 credit off your portion of the healthcare premium, similar to the credit for non-smokers; or
- Receive four additional hours of paid leave, which, per Internal Revenue Service rules governing pre-tax incentives, must be used by December 31, 2021. If you are enrolled in our healthcare plan and elect the paid leave, those four hours must be used after all accrued vacation/PTO and sick leave balances are exhausted.
If you have questions about our incentive program, please:
- Visit our website for a list of frequently asked questions;
- Contact the Help Desk at 765-285-1517 or by visiting bsu.edu/helpdesk if you are specifically seeking assistance uploading your COVID-19 vaccination report card or certificate; or
- Contact Human Resources at 285-1834 or email humanresources@bsu.edu.
The goal of our vaccination incentive program is to substantially increase the number of fully vaccinated people who are teaching, working, learning, socializing, and living on our campus. We are grateful to all employees for doing their part to further solidify our ability to safely resume in-person campus operations and fulfill our mission to our students.
