Military Leave
RF and State Employees
NY Military Law provides 30 calendar days or 22 workdays of paid leave per calendar year for employees activated for military service. Additional leave is available if applying for FMLA for certain military situations. For more information, visit Military Leave Policy.
Eligibility
Employees activated for military service.
Next Steps
RF Employees
Fax a copy of military orders to an HR Leave Administrator at rf_payroll@stonybrook.edu.
State Employees
Fax a copy of military orders to hrs_timeatt@stonybrook.edu.
More Questions?
State Employees can Email at hrs_timeatt@stonybrook.edu
RF Employees can Email at rf_payroll@stonybrook.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Military Leave Questions and Answers |
Benefits Questions and Answers
Military Leave for Research Foundation Employees
This is a facts sheet for those called to Active Duty Military Service.
Benefits Questions and Answers
- Will my Research Foundation health insurance continue?
- For periods of approved military leave, your Health, Dental and Vision Care coverage in effect at the time of the leave may be continued for up to 18 months.
- Will my health insurance continue for my dependents?
- For periods of approved military leave, if you had family coverage in effect at the time of the leave, your dependents will continue to have health coverage for up to 18 months.
- Will my life insurance be in effect while on military leave?
- Your life insurance coverage in effect at the time of leave may be continued for up to one year. You will have to pay the full premium.
- How much will my benefits cost me?
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Benefit Time Period Cost (Rate) Health, Dental, Vision Care Coverage 1st 12 weeks of military leave Pay the same share of the premium as an active employee Health, Dental, Vision Care Coverage 13th to 52nd week of military leave Full premium rate listed for Leave of Absence Health, Dental, Vision Care Coverage 53rd week and the next 6 months military leave The COBRA Premium rate (100% + 2% administrative) Basic Life (AD&D), Optional Life (AD&D) Continued for up to 1 year, provided premium is paid Full premium amount
Benefits Rate Schedule
Active Bi-weekly Deduction for Health Insurance
Healthcare Provider | Individual Rate | Family Rate |
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Empire Deluxe PPO | $16.76 | $82.39 |
Vytra Healthcare | $13.17 | $66.87 |
Blue Choice | $14.88 | $74.39 |
Aetna/US Healthcare HMO | $15.26 | $71.82 |
HIP HMO | $12.44 | $57.54 |
Grad Student Employees (Health, Dental, Vision) |
$5.93 | Individual + 1 = $23.29 Individual + 2 = $33.51 |
Leave of Absence Bi-weekly Deductions
Healthcare Provider | Individual Rate | Family Rate |
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Empire Deluxe PPO | $167.57 | $430.12 |
Vytra Healthcare | $131.69 | $346.50 |
Blue Choice | $148.79 | $386.84 |
Aetna/US Healthcare HMO | $152.60 | $378.84 |
HIP HMO | $124.40 | $304.79 |
Dental | $11.57 | $27.35 |
Vision | $1.88 | $4.45 |
Basic Life | $0.89 | N/A |
Optional Life | Contact RF Benefits | N/A |
Grad Student Employees (Health, Dental, Vision) |
$128.42 | Individual + 1 = $278.92 Individual + 2 = $367.42 |
COBRA Monthly Premiums
Healthcare Provider | Individual Rate | Family Rate |
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Empire Deluxe PPO | $370.33 | $950.57 |
Vytra Healthcare | $291.04 | $765.77 |
Blue Choice | $328.83 | $854.91 |
Aetna/US Healthcare HMO | $337.24 | $837.25 |
HIP HMO | $274.92 | $673.59 |
Dental | $25.57 | $60.44 |
Vision | $4.15 | $9.84 |
Grad Student Employees (Health, Dental, Vision) |
$130.99 | Individual + 1 = $284.50 Individual + 2 = $374.77 |
- If I have further questions regrading my benefits, who should I contact?
- Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Benefits staff.
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- Employees: Cori Ribaudo at (631) 632-6163
- Graduate Students: Lisa Coleman at (631) 632-6144
Military Leave Questions and Answers
- Who should I contact when I get notified of military duty?
- You should notify your Department Head/Supervisor immediately.
- What documentation do I need to provide and to whom?
- A copy of the military orders must be submitted to your Department Head/Supervisor and attached to the first time sheet reflecting military absence.
- How should my supervisor complete my time sheet?
- Supervisors should indicate absences on time sheets noting "Military Leave".
- How much time does the Research Foundation provide for military leave in a calendar year?
- New York Military Law provides 30 calendar days or 22 workdays (whichever is greater) of paid leave for employees activated for military service, during any one calendar year or any continuous period of ordered military service.
- Can I charge my leave accruals after I have exhausted military leave in order to continue being paid?
- Yes, when you have exhausted military leave you may use accrued vacation, holiday, or personal leave credit, or be put on leave without pay for the period of military duty. Please note: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not allow salary reductions of less than a full workweek for exempt employees who are called to military duty. An exempt employee who has no appropriate leave accruals must be advanced appropriate leave so the absence of less than one week is paid in full.
- Do I earn leave accruals while on military leave?
- Accruals for vacation and sick leave are discontinued for the duration of unpaid leave. However, length of service during military leave will be credited for the purpose of determining accrual rates.
- Once I have completed military service, can I return to my former position?
- Yes, under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994, an employee is entitled to re-employment by the Research Foundation upon separation from military service, provided that employee:
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- Was honorably discharged or terminated from service.
- Was employed in a position for which there was an expectation of continued employment.
- Has not been absent for duty in the uniformed services for longer than a cumulative period of five years.
- Reported to work or notified his or her supervisor of an intention to return to work at the proper time, as indicated in the following table:
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Period of Service Action Employee Must Take When Action Must be Taken 1 to 30 days Report to work On the next regular work day 31 to 180 days Notify his or her supervisor of the employee's intent to return to work Within 14 days 181+ days Notify his or her supervisor of the employee's intent to return to work Within 90 days - If I have questions regarding military leave, who should I contact?
- You may also wish to access on-line information. The policy can be obtained from the RF SUNY website.
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