Boise State University Human Resource Services - Benefits
Other Fringe Benefits
Bronco Bucks
Your Boise State ID card is the key to cashless purchases on campus. Bronco Bucks is a prepaid debit plan which can be used at:
Students, faculty, staff, and the general public may purchase Bronco Bucks with a valid ID card. To open your account, deposit money into it through Payments and Disbursements, Room 211 in the Administration building, or at the Info Desk in the Student Union. This can be done in person using check, cash, or credit card, or by calling 426-1212 or 426-4636 with a major credit card.
Immediately upon receipt of a deposit, you may present your Boise State ID card at any food service location on campus and your purchase will automatically be subtracted from your Bronco Bucks debit account. Contact the Campus I.D./BroncoCard office, 426-4171, for more information about this key to modern living on the Boise State campus.
Credit Unions
University employees are eligible to join Capital Educators Federal Credit Union, 884-0150 and/or Idaho Central Public Employees Credit Union, 344-8490. If you are interested in either credit union, please contact them directly. Capital Educators has an ATM in the Student Union Building. Idaho Central members may use the Capital Educators ATM without a service charge. The Internet addresses are as follows: http://www.capedfcu.org/ and http://www.iccu.com/
Exercise Release Time Program
Many employees participate in a regular exercise program using campus facilities during the workday. As a result of this interest and the university's commitment to wellness and fitness, President Robert Kustra has authorized release time to exercise during working hours. With approval by your supervisor, employees in permanent positions may take up to 45 minutes per week to exercise. The Request for Release Time form is available on the HRS website and must be signed by you and your supervisor. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Berg, Health Promotion and Prevention Services Coordinator, Health and Wellness Center, x2752, cberg@boisestate.edu
Fee Waiver
All Boise State University employees in permanent positions and their spouses may register for instructional courses during any academic period. Boise State University waives all tuition costs except for a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee per semester and a $5.00 per credit hour charge. Any special course fees (lab fee) will be paid by the employee. Forms for the fee waiver are available online at the HRS website and in the HRS office.
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are a way to pay dependent day care expenses and medical expenses on a before tax basis. All employees may enroll if they are eligible for the State of Idaho medical plans and have completed 10 months of continuous state service as of the plan anniversary (July 1). The plan year is from July 1 to June 30. The FSAs work on a reimbursement basis. This is a year by year plan and the IRS states that the dollars deposited into the FSA must be used during that year. Information will be distributed to employees during the open enrollment period in May of every year. Reimbursement forms are available online at http://adm.idaho.gov/insurance/forms/Idaho_FSA_Claim_Form.pdf.
Guide for over the counter items that are eligible for reimbursement (pdf) from FSA funds.
IDeal
The Idaho College Savings Program (IDeal) is a state sponsored program to help families save for higher education expenses. The money saved can be used at any accredited school in Idaho, public or private, or anywhere in the United States. IDeal offers these key features: $4,000 Idaho state income tax deduction ($8,000 for joint filers), low minimum contribution of $25, and may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certain room and board costs. For more information, please contact HRS or http://www.idsaves.org or 1-866-IDEALED/1-866-433-2533.
Library
Employees are invited to use the facilities of the University Library. Browsing or use of the reference materials requires no card or identification. Materials may be borrowed for use outside the Library upon presentation of a BSU photo ID card. The Library's collection is limited in respect to size of student body and cirricular needs, so staff borrowers may be subject to limitations set by the Library. For more information, please contact 426-1204 or http://library.boisestate.edu/
Recreation Center
Boise State University offers many programs to help you keep fit. All employees are eligible to use the recreational facilities upon presentation of their BSU photo ID card and payment of fees. For details regarding hours and payment options, please contact Campus Recreation, 426-5641 or http://rec.boisestate.edu/.
Savings Bonds
U.S. Saving Bonds are the perfect way to save for a major purchase, such as a house, college education, or an emergency fund. Savings Bonds are safe because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Your money is guaranteed to grow and be there when you want it. Visit http://www.treasurydirect.gov for more detailed information. You may buy bonds through payroll deduction. If you have any questions about setting up the payroll deduction, please contact Rex Hadley, 426-1812.
Season Tickets for Football and/or Men's and Women's Basketball
Each permanent employee will be allowed to purchase two season tickets for per family at one-half the regular season ticket price. The seats are located in any available location as there is no designated faculty/staff section. To purchase these season tickets, you will need to show your BSU photo ID card at the Varsity Center ticket office (426-4737). A permanent record will be made and you will be allowed to purchase those seats year after year as long as you are employed at the University.
Shared Leave
In accordance with Idaho Code Section 67-5335(7), state employees may transfer accrued vacation leave to any eligible state employee for use as paid sick leave when that employee or an immediate family member suffers from a serious illness or injury that necessitates absence from work without pay. Employees may donate up to 40 hours of vacation leave per fiscal year as long as their remaining balance is 80 hours or more. Employees may receive up to 160 hours per fiscal year. Shared leave donation forms are available online at the HRS website.