Employment and Human Resources
Benefit Resources
As a benefit-eligible employee of the University of Mississippi employee, you are eligible for health plan options, retirement plans, life insurance, and more. While many of these programs are administered by the State of Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, our Benefits team helps new employees understand their options, supports new families, assists employees with work-related injuries, and provides those preparing to retire with resources and guidance. Our Benefits team is part of the University Human Resources team.
- Benefits Highlights (PDF)
- Benefits Summary (PDF)
- Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
If you have children younger than 19 and your income qualifies for your family size, your children may be eligible for free health insurance through CHIP. Contact your local Department of Human Services office for an application. - State Life & Health Insurance (Know your benefits)
- Colonial Cancer Information Sheet
- Superior Vision
- Delta Dental
Medical reimbursement and dependent child care:
Southern Administrators and Benefit Consultants, Inc.
Post Office Box 2449
Madison, MS 39130-2449
1-800-844-2555
FAX (601) 856-8088
You can now submit your claims securely through their website.
- New Hire Orientation (MP4) New Hire Orientation (PDF)
- Welcome Packet (PDF)
**Please complete all personal information on the enrollment forms before your appointment with the benefits teams. Regardless if you are enrolling or waiving the insurance policies, you must complete all forms. Failure to complete all personal information prior to your appointment could result in your appointment being rescheduled.
The University provides standard workers' compensation coverage under a self-insurance
program in accordance with Mississippi State laws that, in general, prescribe the
amounts of indemnity payable for the degrees of disability, temporary or regular,
and for death if the injury or disability occurs on the job. These laws also provide
for medical care, hospitalization, and weekly compensation for the period of disability.
All on-the-job injuries should be reported immediately to the employee's supervisor
and University Human Resources. A first report of injury must be completed for claim purposes and sent to Human Resources.
Worker's Compensation General Information
Each injury is treated through HealthWorks 4209 Lincoln Road, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Coast employees should be seen by the Occupational Medical Facilities of Memorial or Singing River Hospitals.
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