Benefits for Employees in Positions Covered by the USA/MTA

Insurances

• MA Group Insurance Commission (GIC) health insurance
• GIC Life insurance
• GIC Long-term disability insurance
• MTA dental insurance
• GIC Flexible Spending Accounts available through the GIC's vendor, TASC
• Workers Compensation

Paid time off

• Paid time off / leave accruals
• Paid holidays
• Leaves of absence and the USA/MTA Sick Leave Bank

Retirement

Employees of the Commonwealth do not contribute to the federal Social Security system but do pay Medicare taxes. 

• USA/MTA-covered employees are required to contribute 9% of regular compensation up to $30,000 and 11% of regular compensation above $30,000 MA State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS; mandatory pension/defined benefit program)
• Impact of MSERS pensions on Social Security benefits
• At any time employees may elect to contribute to a voluntary retirement plan (University 403b and Commonwealth 457b/SMART plans)

Additional benefits

• Tuition benefits
• Employee discounts

Additional information

• Cash compensation
• Employment verifications