The University of Miami is dedicated to offering faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness, to income protection and retirement savings, the University’s Benefits Programs are designed to help faculty and staff balance work and personal obligations.

Benefits vary depending upon employment classification. Please review the benefits summaries below:
2009 Administrator and Staff Benefits Summary
2009 Faculty Benefits Summary
2009 University of Miami Medical Group Benefits Summary
2009 Residents Benefits Summary
2009 University of Miami Hospital Employee Benefits Summary

You can enroll your spouse, same-gender domestic partner and eligible dependent children in any of the plans that offer dependent coverage.

Your eligible dependents are any of the following:
- Your legal spouse
- Your certified domestic partner
- Your unmarried, dependent child under age 19
- Your unmarried, dependent child over age 19, up to age 26, if a full-time student* (12 credits fall/spring - undergraduate and 9 credits fall/spring - graduate) at an accredited educational institution
- Your unmarried, dependent child over age 19 if mentally or physically disabled

Your dependent children include:
- Your natural child
- Your stepchild
- Your certified domestic partner’s child
- Your legally adopted child (or child placed with you for legal adoption)

* The age limit is 25 for dependent children enrolling in a dental plan. Although your child does not have to be a full-time student, he/she must be financially dependent on you.