Carnegie Mellon University in Africa

The university offers benefits to eligible faculty and staff members working in Rwanda. Eligible employees may cover their eligible dependents under certain benefits. Benefits eligible expatriate employees may register and cover their same- or opposite-sex domestic partner. Offerings and coverage are determined by your employment status (full- or part-time, expatriate or local).

On this page:

• Eligibility Requirements

• Benefits for Eligible Expatriates and Local-Hire Non-Rwandan Citizens

• Benefits for Eligible Local-Hire Rwandan Citizens

• Other Benefits
• Carrier Contacts

Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time, benefits-eligible —Scheduled Hours: At least 37.5 hours per week or 100% of a full-time schedule
• Part-time, benefits-eligible — Scheduled Hours: At least 17.5 hours per week or 46.7% of a full-time schedule
• Not benefits-eligible — Scheduled Hours: Less than 17.5 hours per week or 46.7% of a full-time schedule

Retirement Savings Eligibility

• All employees who are U.S. citizens (expatriate or local hire) may contribute to a retirement savings plan by payroll deduction.

• Full-time employees in expatriate positions who are U.S. citizens are eligible for university contributions to a retirement savings plan.

• Part-time employees in expatriate positions who are U.S. citizens are eligible for university contributions once they reach 1,000 hours in an employment year.
• The Carnegie Mellon University Africa Employee Retention Bonus Program [pdf] is available for eligible faculty and staff who are not eligible for the FSRP but meet the requirements of the Retention Bonus Program.

Specific eligibility requirements (such as minimum hours worked, citizenship, service requirement, etc.) or different benefit levels may exist.

Benefits for Eligible Expatriates and Local-Hire Non-Rwandan Citizens

Health and Welfare

• Medical, Prescription and Vision Coverage through Cigna or UAP
  • CIGNA Member Kit [pdf]
  • CIGNA Pre-Assignment Assistance Program [pdf]
  • CIGNA Summary of Benefits [pdf]
  • UAP Member Guide [pdf]
• Dental Coverage through Cigna (full-time employees only)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance (full-time employees only)

Financial

• Spending Accounts (full-time employees only)
• Retirement Savings
  • University contribution of 8% of your salary (9.78% for employees on a 9-month appointment) to the 403(b) Faculty and Staff Retirement Plan (FSRP) at no cost to you (U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents in expatriate positions; part-time employees must work 1000 hours in an employment year)
  • Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) supplemental contributions to the FSRP (U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents in expatriate or local hire positions only)
  • The Carnegie Mellon University Africa Employee Retention Bonus Program is available for eligible faculty and staff who are not eligible for the FSRP but meet the requirements of the Retention Bonus Program.
• Tuition Benefits for Yourself
• Tuition Benefits for Your Dependent Children (full-time employees only)

Benefits for Eligible Local-Hire Rwandan Citizens

Health and Welfare

• Medical, Prescription and Vision Coverage through UAP
  • UAP Member Guide [pdf]
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance (full-time employees only)

Financial

• Tuition Benefits for Yourself
• Tuition Benefits for Your Dependent Children (full-time employees only)

Other Benefits

All eligible employees in Rwanda can take advantage of:

• Employee Assistance Program [pdf]
• Time Away from Work
  • Time off and leaves as required under Rwandan labor laws
  • Designated paid holidays consistent with the host country
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time employees only)
• Aetna Travel Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • For eligible full-time employees traveling abroad on CMU business for less than 180 days