Benefits Information
State Employees
K-State's Division of Human Capital Services oversees the benefits of all state employees, including extension workers employed by the university. The Human Capital Services: Benefits website is the hub for all state employee benefits information.
Resources for New Employees
Check out the Benefits Information for New Hires page on the Human Capital Services website!
2023 Health Insurance Information
To learn more about K-State's 2023 insurance options, visit Human Capital Services' 2023 Health Insurance webpage.
Downloadable PDF handouts/brochures for 2023 insurance options:
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Quick Links for State Employees
These links will lead you to the appropriate State of Kansas or Human Capital Services benefits page for these popular topics:
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For more information contact:
K-State Division of Human Capital Services at (785) 532-6277 or hr@k-state.edu
K-State's Division of Human Capital Services oversees the benefits for all state employees, including extension workers employed by the university. The Human Capital Services: Benefits website is the hub for all state employee benefits information.
Federal Employees
Extension faculty hired prior to July 1, 1986 have a combination of federal and State of Kansas benefits. The Extension Operations Office provides benefits counseling for Extension faculty who have federal retirement and federal life and health insurance.
Benefits Information
2023 Federal Health Benefits Open Season Letter (pdf)
Retirement Planning Resources
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement!
Services:
The Extension Operations office offers several services to assist those with federal benefits in preparing for retirement:
- Estimated Retirement Annuity Projections
The Extension Operations Office can provide employees with an estimated retirement annuity projection. These projections will show the estimated gross annuity, cost of health insurance, cost of survivor benefits and net annuity for an employee.
Please email Stacey at swarner@ksu.edu to request this service. - Retirement Planning Seminars (annual)
Information regarding planning for retirement is included in the "Federal Benefit Updates" session held during Annual Conference. - One-on-one Counseling
Stacey Warner is available by appointment to meet with employees to discuss federal benefits and retirement planning.
Please email Stacey at swarner@ksu.edu to make an appointment.
Tools:
The following PDF documents are available to help give you perspective on the federal retirement process and help you develop a plan for your retirement:
Pre-Retirement Checklist (pdf)
This checklist is designed to show you the steps of the retirement process and an overview of the data/documentation involved.Retirement Calendar (pdf)
This calendar has been developed as a suggested time line for retirement planning. Individual circumstances may dictate that a different schedule be followed.
External Resources for Federal Employees
For more information contact Stacey Warner at (785) 532-8411 or swarner@ksu.edu.
Extension faculty hired prior to July 1, 1986 have a combination of federal and State of Kansas benefits. The Extension Operations Office provides benefits counseling for Extension faculty who have federal retirement and federal life and health insurance.
Local Unit Employees
Benefits for office professionals and program assistants are determined by the local Extension Board. Those benefits may include the following:
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
- Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
- State of Kansas Health Plan for Non-State Employees
For more information contact Jennifer Wilson at (785) 532-5790 or jrwilson@ksu.edu.
Benefits for office professionals and program assistants are determined by the local Extension Board.
Helpful Links
K-State Employee Resources:
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External Resources:
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