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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.

Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.

At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.

The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

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Benefits

Hope College offers a competitive benefit plan that promotes our employees’ health and wellbeing, work-life balance and financial stability.

Eligibility for benefits is based on hours scheduled to work in the college's fiscal year (July 1–June 30).

All Benefits* (*some positions have exceptions as outlined in BAAG below)

Benefits At A Glance Brochure

INVEST Retirement Plan Paid Holidays (staff) Wellness Program On & Off Campus Offers for Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) adminsters Hope College's self-insured preferred provider organization (PPO) health insurance plan. BCBSM provides a network of local, national and international providers. Currently 100% of Michigan hospitals and approximately 95% of providers in the West Michigan area participate in the BCBSM network. This access provides our employees with great options for their health care needs.

provider Information

BCBSM 1.877.671.2583 Lost or need to replace your BCBSM ID card? Access your member site to request a new one.

Need to find a form for Blues (Coordination of Benefits, Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Medical, etc.), simply log into your www.bcbsm.com member account. 

view 2023–24 medical plans at a glance  &  employee premiums  view 2024–25 medical plans at a glance  &  employee premiums  Resources

REQUIRED FEDERAL POSTINGS SPECIFIC TO MEDICAL PLAN

CVS/Caremark administers Hope College's self-insured pharmacy benefit and provides both a retail pharmacy network and mail-order option for member's prescription drug needs. Employees and their family's coverage is automatic with their Medical Plan election (Blue or Orange) and coverage is dependent on that plan's design.

provider Information

CVS/Caremark 1.888.321.4206 Lost or need to replace your CVS/Caremark ID? Access your member site through CVS/Caremark link above to print a replacement.

PrudentRx Co-Pay Program for Specialty Drugs 1.800.578.4403 Monday - Friday, 8a-8p, ET Optional $0 copay program for employee assistance with specialty drugs expense.

VIEW 2023–24 prescription drug plans at a glance & Employee premiums  VIEW 2024–25 prescription drug plans at a glance & Employee premiums 

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Blue Dental (division of BCBSM) provides Hope College's dental insurance plan. Blue Dental provides a network of local and national providers. West Michigan has approximately 75 in-network providers.

provider information

BCBSM 1.877.671.2583

Lost or need to replace your Blue Dental ID? Access your member site to request a new one.

VIEW 2023–24 DENTAL PLANS AT A GLANCE & Employee premiums  VIEW 2024–25 DENTAL PLANS AT A GLANCE & Employee premiums 

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EyeMed provides Hope College's vision insurance plan. EyeMed provides a network of local and national providers. West Michigan has approximately 50 providers in network.

provider information

EyeMed 1.866.939.3633 Lost or need to replace your EyeMed ID? Access your member site to print a replacement.

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plan at a glance

Single: $4.98 Double: $9.45 Family: $13.88

provider information

PNC BeneFit Plus 1.844.356.9993

Lost or need to replace your PNC Debit Card? Contact PNC Bank @ 1.844.356.9993 for assistance.

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child / dependent care

Flexible Spending Child/Dependent Care accounts are avenues to set aside pre-tax money for out-of-pocket dependent care expenses. Eligibility for Child/Dependent Care FSA is not dependent on your health insurance election.

medical plans

Flexible Spending Medical and Health Savings accounts are avenues to set aside pre-tax money for out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision and other health related expenses. Limited Purpose Flexible accounts are available for ONLY out-of-pocket dental and vision expenses of HSA participants.  Eligibility for Medical FSA and HSA/LPFSA accounts are dependent on your health insurance election. 

medical tax savings plan comparison

Use-it-or-lose-it with $610 carryover (2024) and $640 (2025) only

Roll-over annually, no use-it-or-lose-it rule

Use-it-or-lose it with $610 carryover (2024) and $640 (2025) only

Single: $4,150* (per calendar year) Double/Family: $8,300* (per calendar year)

*if aged 55+, an additional contribution of $1,000 is allowed.

Provider Information Alight Verification Center Customer Care 1.866.272.7174 dependentverification@alight.com

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Financial

provider information

Transamerica (best viewed in Internet Explorer) 1.888.676.5512

TIAA-Cref (legacy provider prior to October 1, 2013) 1.800.842.2776

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PLAN DOCUMENTS & ANNUAL REQUIRED NOTICES

Hope College provides term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage for our employees, at no cost to the employee, equal to one-and-one-half times annual salary. The benefit amount is reduced at age 65 and again at age 70 if still actively employed. Employees may also purchase additional Voluntary Life Insurance, at group rates, post tax, via payroll deduction.

SunLife Group Policy #952772

Employer-Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee-Paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance

PROVID ER INFORMATION

RESOURCES

Tuition Waiver benefits are available for employees, their spouses and children. Eligible programs include on-campus courses as well as several off-campus programs. Additionally, Hope College participates with a waiver program within the Great Lakes College Association.   

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PLAN AT A GLANCE

Paid Benefit/Leave Time

NOTE: Employees working shifts other than M–F should contact their supervisor for revised holiday calendars.

2024

 2025

Policies per employment status:

Hope College provides financial assistance for absences due to illness, hospitalization, surgery or other medical condition. The benefit is composed of three components: Sick, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.

PROVIDER INFORMATION

Hope College Human Resources Office (self-administration of sick and short-term disability) 1.616.395.7818

Sunlife Insurance (long-term disability provider effective July 1, 2022)

PLAN AT A GLANCE

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Hope College Wellness seeks to inspire, educate and promote healthy living for the faculty and staff in our community. We desire to create a culture that has an excellent quality of life by addressing the whole person — body, mind and spirit. For more details and current classes and education opportunities:

Visit our wellness website 

Human Resources receives special discount information and opportunities for our employees. While we do not endorse any particular off-campus company, we want to share the potential discounts and group rates available to you. You will be required to show a valid Hope College Faculty/Staff ID.

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  Vision & Hearing

Banking Institutions

Health & Wellness

Entertainment

 Miscellaneous

In order to assist families with the cost of adoption, Hope College will provide reimbursement for adoption expenses up to the actual cost or current benefit amount.

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The Ulliance Life Advisor EAP® is an employer sponsored benefit for employees that offers total well-being services to employees, spouse/live-in partner and dependents through the age of 26 at no cost to the employee and is 100% confidential.  Services include counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, resources and more.  To access your benefit or to learn more, contact your Life Advisor Consultant at 1.800.448.8326 or visit LifeAdvisorEAP.com.    

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Need assistance in navigating health care and benefit claim issues?  Blue Cross Rewards Program (earn gift cards for shopping certain medical services)  Employee Benefit Plan Document and SPD  Annual Notices  Employee Benefit Plan SAR Notice  

Campus-Life

Retirement Open House

Staff Retirees Devote More Than 250 Years Helping Make Hope

Representing departments across the college, the 12 staff members retiring this year have devoted a combined 250 years-plus to doing the essential work of keeping Hope running — the computers and vehicles, the offices and programs — and the campus a welcoming, safe, clean and even homelike place for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

questions regarding benefits?

Contact Connie VanderZwaag, benefits manager, at ext. 7818 or vanderzwaag@hope.edu.

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PO Box 9000 , Holland , Michigan 49422-9000

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