The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers
Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The University of Dallas provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD & D) insurance equal to one time the employee's annual base pay up to $100,000 to all eligible employees. The University pays 100% of the cost for this coverage. Employees are automatically enrolled in Basic Life and AD & D upon becoming eligible.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Employees may also purchase Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance.
| Benefits | Coverage Available |
| Employee Voluntary Life | $10,000 increments up to $300,000 or 5x salary (EOI required over $100,000) |
| Spouse Life | $5,000 increments up to $50,000 or 50% of Voluntary Employee Coverage (EOI required over $30,000) |
| Child Life | $10,000 per child (no EOI required) |
To buy Spouse Life Insurance coverage, you must first elect Voluntary Life Insurance coverage for yourself. Spouse coverage cannot be more than 50% of your Voluntary Life coverage amount.
Evidence of Insurability (EOI) must be completed if:
Cost of Voluntary Life Insurance
The cost of Voluntary Employee and Spouse Life insurance is based on the employee's age.
| Employee's Age | Cost per $10,000 of Elected Coverage |
| <30 | $0.85 |
| 30-34 | $1.05 |
| 35-39 | $1.15 |
| 40-44 | $1.65 |
| 45-49 | $2.75 |
| 50-54 | $4.25 |
| 55-59 | $7.25 |
| 60-64 | $10.25 |
| 65-69 | $15.25 |
| 70+ | $34.25 |
| Child Life Rate | |
| Child age 6 mos. To 19 years (age 25 if full-time student) | $2.00 per month for $10,00 of coverage per family (includes all eligible children) |
| LTD Core Benefit | |
| Benefit | 50% of basic monthly earnings |
| Elimination Period | 180 days |
| Maximum Benefit | $2,500/month |
| LTD Buy-up | |
| Benefit | 60% of basic monthly earnings |
| Elimination Period | 180 days |
| Maximum Benefit | $5,000/month |
| Cost of $100 of Monthly Covered Pay | |
| Age | Rate |
| <30 | $0.045 |
| 30-34 | $0.078 |
| 35-39 | $0.097 |
| 40-44 | $0.105 |
| 45-49 | $0.126 |
| 50-54 | $0.211 |
| 55-59 | $0.223 |
| 60-64 | $0.228 |
| 65+ | $0.248 |