Part-time Faculty Benefits
Lane Community College provides eligible part-time faculty with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, and voluntary benefit options.
Current Benefit Information
Insurance Plan Year: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
Quick Links
- General Information
- Benefit Summary at a Glance
- Rate Charts
- Active Employees
- Senate Bill 551 (applies only to those not eligible for insurance under the collective bargaining unit agreement)
- Compare Medical Plans
- OEBB Member Portal
- Insurance Enrollment Change Form
Need To Change Your Benefits?
Certain qualifying life events may allow you to make changes to your insurance elections outside of the annual open enrollment period. Examples include marriage or divorce, birth or adoption, death of a dependent, or loss of other group coverage.
Contact Human Resources within 31 days of the qualifying event for information about available changes and required documentation.
Health Insurance
Eligible part-time faculty can choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options available through the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB). See the General Information page for more information on eligibility.
Medical Insurance
Medical coverage is available through a selection of plans offered by Moda Health and Kaiser Permanente.
Available Medical Plans
Moda Health
- Plan 1
- Plan 2
- Plan 3
- Plan 4
- Plan 5
- Plan 6 - HSA eligible
Kaiser Permanente
- Plan 1
- Plan 3 - HSA eligible
Enrollment in a Health Savings Account (HSA) is optional and is available only to faculty enrolled in Moda Medical Plan 6 or Kaiser Plan 3.
Medical Plan Resources
- Online Health Insurance Plan Comparison Tool
- Moda Benefits, Plan Handbooks and Summaries of Benefits and Coverage
- Moda Pharmacy Services
- Kaiser Benefits, Plan Handbooks and Summaries of Benefits and Coverage
- Kaiser Care and Pharmacy Information
Dental Insurance
Dental coverage is available through a selection of plans offered by Moda Health and Willamette Dental.
Available Dental Plans
Moda Health Delta Dental
- Plan 1
- Plan 5
- Plan 6
Willamette Dental
- Willamette Dental Plan
Dental Plan Resources
Vision Insurance
Vision coverage is offered by Moda Health.
Available Vision Plan
- Moda Opal Vision
Vision Plan Resources
Health Insurance Opt-Out Stipend
Part-time faculty who have other qualifying group health coverage may choose to opt out of the College's medical, dental, and vision plans.
Eligible part-time faculty who opt out receive a $120.35 stipend each pay period. Proof of other group coverage is required.
Coverage through the Individual Marketplace Exchange, Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid, or student health insurance does not qualify for the opt-out stipend.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance is provided through The Standard and administered by OEBB.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary life insurance coverage is available for part-time faculty who would like added financial protection for themselves and their families. Voluntary coverage is employee-paid through post-tax payroll deductions.
Who can be covered?
Employee, spouse/domestic partner, and eligible dependent children.
When can I enroll?
Newly eligible employees have 31 days from their date of initial eligibility to enroll. Additional opportunities are available during open enrollment or with evidence of insurability, as applicable.
Guarantee Issue Amounts
Coverage up to certain guarantee issue amounts may be available during the initial enrollment period without answering health-related questions.
- Employee - up to $200,000 in $10,000 increments
- Spouse/Domestic Partner - up to $30,000 in $10,000 increments
- Dependent Child - see current plan information
During the annual open enrollment period, employees with existing coverage may increase their employee coverage by up to $20,000 per year, up to the guarantee issue amount, without answering health-related questions. Coverage may also be decreased during open enrollment. First-time enrollment outside of the initial eligibility period or coverage above the guarantee issue amount requires completion of a health-related questionnaire, which is provided by the insurance carrier at the time of application.
Cost
Premiums are based on age and tobacco status and change in five-year age bands.
- Monthly Voluntary Life Insurance Premiums (see "optional" rate information)
- Monthly Voluntary Life Insurance Premium Calculator
When Coverage Ends
Portability and conversion options may be available when eligibility for coverage ends. Portability is available to employees who are under age 65 when coverage ends, regardless of the reason coverage is ending, and who have been enrolled in the benefit for at least 12 months. Conversion is available to employees who do not meet the requirements for portability. Applications for either portability or conversion must be submitted within 31 days of the coverage end date. Refer to The Standard's plan information for eligibility requirements and additional details.
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is available for part-time faculty who would like added financial protection for themselves and their families. Enrollment is voluntary, and premiums are paid entirely by the employee through post-tax payroll deductions.
Who can be covered?
Employee, spouse/domestic partner, and eligible dependent children.
When can I enroll?
Newly eligible employees have 31 days from their date of initial eligibility to enroll. Additional opportunities are available during open enrollment.
Coverage Options
- Employee and spouse/domestic partner - coverage in $10,000 increments, up to a maximum benefit of $500,000
- Dependent children - coverage in $2,000 increments, up to a maximum benefit of $10,000
During the annual open enrollment period, employees may add, increase, or decrease voluntary AD&D coverage. Health-related questions are not required for the AD&D benefit.
Cost
Voluntary AD&D premiums are based on a flat rate per $10,000 of coverage.
- Voluntary AD&D Insurance Premiums (see "optional" rate information)
When Coverage Ends
Portability and conversion options are available when eligibility for coverage ends. Portability is available to employees who are under age 65 when coverage ends, regardless of the reason coverage is ending, and who have been enrolled in the benefit for at least 12 months. Portability is not an option for the employee's insured spouse/domestic partner and/or insured dependent children. For those not eligible for portability, conversion is an option. Application for portability or conversion must be made within 31 days of the coverage end date. Refer to The Standard's plan information for eligibility requirements and additional details.
Paid Leave
Part-time faculty receive College-provided sick, personal, and emergency leave. Benefit amounts and eligibility requirements vary by leave type, as outlined below.
Paid Leave at a Glance
Sick Leave
Up to eight (8) hours per month, prorated based on FTE
Personal Leave
Up to eight (8) hours per year, based on the first term worked in the academic year
Emergency Leave
Up to five (5) days per qualifying occurrence
Sick Leave
Part-time faculty accrue up to 8 hours per month (4 hours per paycheck), prorated based on FTE, with no maximum balance.
Unused sick leave is not paid out at separation. Eligible unused sick leave may, however, be reported to PERS for purposes of calculating retirement benefits.
Unused sick leave from prior eligible PERS employment may also be transferable to Lane.
Personal Leave
Part-time faculty are granted paid personal leave each academic year based on the first term they teach: eight (8) hours for Fall, six (6) hours for Winter, or four (4) hours for Spring.
Unused personal leave is not paid out at separation and does not carry forward.
Emergency Leave
In the event of a qualifying critical illness, accident, or death of an immediate family member, part-time faculty may receive up to five days of paid emergency leave per occurrence. In the case of both serious illness and death, the employee shall be granted up to five (5) additional days for bereavement.
Use of emergency leave requires approval from Human Resources. Please contact Emily Madden to request approval.
Refer to the Faculty Contract for the definition of an immediate family member.
Tuition Waivers
Part-time credit faculty working at least .200 FTE are eligible for a tuition waiver for one class per term in accordance with the Tuition and Fee Waivers Procedure and Faculty Contract.
Waivers may be used in the term earned or within the next three terms, subject to these deadlines:
- General deadline: Use accrued waivers within the fiscal year in which they are earned (July–June).
- Winter and Spring waivers: Use by the immediately following Summer term.
- Extensions: Apply to Human Resources by June 30 to use accrued waivers beyond the fiscal year.
This benefit may also be used by a qualified dependent, including a spouse, domestic partner, person for whom the employee is a legal guardian, or IRS dependent.
Questions or Need Help?
Human Resources can help with benefit eligibility, enrollment, qualifying life events, insurance premiums, and general benefit questions. For assistance with part-time faculty benefits, please contact Emily Madden using the information below.
Emily Madden
HR Generalist
maddene@lanecc.edu
(541) 463-3193
This webpage provides a general summary of part-time faculty benefits. Please refer to the applicable union contract and/or insurance plan documents for complete eligibility, coverage, limitations, and benefit provisions. In the event of a difference between this summary and the applicable plan document or governing agreement, the plan document or agreement controls.