Disability Insurance

State Short Term Disability Income Plan

The State Short Term Disability Income is provided for each full-time, permanent employee at no cost after one year of employment. After a 60-day qualifying period, benefits can begin on the 61st day of disability. Long Term Disability Income is available after five years of non-temporary service.

Colonial Life Short Term Disability

Through Colonial Life, non-temporary employees may choose an optional short term disability plan which provides disability benefits due to accident or illness.

Note: Premiums are paid by the employee.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Workers’ Compensation Insurance covers employee accidents qualified as work-related injuries at no cost to the employee. Liability under the Workers Compensation Act applies to injuries or death on or off campus while on the job.

Health Insurance

State Health Plan

All employees, except those classified as temporary, are offered medical and hospital insurance under the State Health Plan administered by Aetna.

Plan Types

Employees can elect from the 70/30 or the enhanced 80/20 plan and pay a premium each month. Employees who desire to enroll their families may do so by paying the additional cost of such insurance. The employee premiums are payroll deductible and available under the cafeteria plan.

Enrollment & Changes

Fayetteville Technical Community College is an eBenefits Now Institution.

New employees will log in to enroll.  Existing employees should log in to update personal information, or to make changes to their plans if a status change occurs.

New Employees

Log in to complete online enrollment. 

STANDARD PPO & PLUS PPO PLAN

for Active Subscribers

The table below outlines the monthly premiums for the Standard PPO plan & the Plus PPO Plan:

Life Insurance

The College provides all full-time, non-temporary employees with $15,000 in Group Term Life Insurance through Colonial Life. Optional insurance is available through Colonial Life in $10,000 increments with a maximum of 5 times your salary up to $500,000 at a rate of $0.18 per $1,000. Coverage is also available for your Spouse in $5,000 increments up to a maximum of $500,000 (spouse coverage cannot exceed the employees coverage amount), at a rate of $0.18 per $1,000. Coverage is also available for Children in $5,000 increments (up to $10,000 each) at a rate of $0.15 per $1,000.

Long-Term Disability

Full-time employees at FTCC may purchase Long-Term Disability insurance at group rates. The premiums are payroll deductible. The current plan is provided by SunLife. Please see the FTCC Benefits booklet at the link on the top of the benefits site or by requesting a booklet from the Benefits Office at nightinb@faytechcc.edu.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Farmers Insurance insures all non-temporary employees at group rates. Employees may opt for payroll deduction for monthly premiums.

If you are interested in switching your current insurance to MetLife Home and Auto, please call 1-800-438-6388 for a free, no obligation quote.

FTCC Group Code: AZS
Group Number: 1256208

Please have your current policy on hand when calling to ensure a proper comparison in rates.

Vision Care Insurance

Employees can choose either a full-service vision benefit plan (eye exam & materials) or a materials only vision plan. Benefits are available through the Community Eye Care Provider Network comprised of ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and optical chains such as, Lenscrafters, Pearle Vision Centers, and Wal-Mart.

Current Premiums

The rates below are effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026:

The table below outlines the vision care rates for different plan types:

For more information regarding providers, online forms, and individual account information, please visit Community Eye Care

Call A Doctor Plus (Teladoc Health)

Teladoc Health provides phone or video access to doctors who can diagnose common medical conditions, provide treatment plans, and even write prescriptions when needed.

On vacation or at 2 in the morning, you can access the care you need.

For more information, see your benefits booklet or contact the Pierce Group. more information.

Insurance Benefits Overview

Overview of FTCC’s flexible benefits program.

State Retirement Plan

All FTCC employees, except those classified as part time, belong to the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System. Each month, six (6) percent of an employee’s wages paid by the College are deducted and placed on deposit to the employee’s state retirement account. At the same time, the College contributes a percentage of all employees’ wages (subject to retirement deductions in accordance with State law) to the Retirement System. These funds are held on deposit by the Retirement System and are used for funding all State Retirement Benefits.

The following benefits are covered through the State Retirement System:

• Defined Benefit Service Retirement
• Death Benefits
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

Additional Information

• My NC Retirement
• ORBIT – Manage retirement benefits online
• Retirement Handbook

State 401(k) Plan

All non-temporary employees are encouraged to participate in a state-sponsored 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plan. This plan allows the employee to contribute to an investment program on both a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees decide how and how much to contribute through payroll deduction up to the maximum allowable limits. Remember, deductions can be made before taxes, lowering your taxes every payday if so chosen.

Coordination is required between 401(k) and Roth 401. The maximum combined deferral amount in 2026 is $24,500. Employees age 50 or over may be eligible to contribute an additional $8,000 in 2026. These limits may adjust annually.

For detailed information on the plan and investment performance, please visit the NC Total Retirement Plans website.

To enroll, please call Christy Kelly at 919-602-8226 or email her at Christy.kelly@empower.com

To schedule a virtual or phone consultation, click here.

401(k) Quick Enrollment Form

State 457(b) Plan

All employees, including part-time,  are encouraged to participate in a state-sponsored 457 (b) Supplemental Retirement Plan.  This plan allows the employee to contribute to an investment program on both a pre-tax or post-tax basis.  Employees decide how and how much to contribute through payroll deduction up to the maximum allowable limits.  Remember, deductions can be made before taxes, lowering your taxes every payday if so chosen.

Coordination is not required between 457(b) and 401(k), and Roth 401.  The maximum combined deferral amount in 2026 for an eligible participant who is contributing to both a 457(b) and 401(k) or 403(b) plan is $49,000, and $65,000 for those over 50.

Maximum contribution for 457 plan is $24,500. Employees age 50 or over may be eligible to contribute an additional $8,000 in 2026. 

For detailed information on the plan and investment performance please visit the NC Total Retirement Plans website.

To enroll, please call Christy Kelly at 919-602-8226 or email her at Christy.kelly@empower.com

To schedule a virtual or phone consultation, click here.

457 Quick Enrollment Form

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Non-temporary employees may request up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year based on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993.

FMLA is based on:

• his/her medical condition;
• the birth or adoption of a child to an employee-parent; and
• an employee’s need to care for a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition.

Employee must be employed one full year prior to the request.

Paid Holidays

FTCC observes eleven paid holidays per year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving (2 Days)
• Christmas (3 Days)
• Personal Observance Leave (1 Day)

Paid Parental Leave

FTCC provides up to 8 weeks of leave to employees becoming parents. Please see the Administrative Procedures Manual for details.

Shared Leave Program

The Shared Leave Program provides employees an opportunity to assist another affected by a medical condition that requires absence from work for a prolonged period of time, resulting in possible loss of income due to lack of accumulated leave.

Sick Leave

Non-temporary employees of FTCC accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave hours which may be accrued. This time may be used for doctor’s visits, illnesses, or death of an immediate family member. At retirement, unused sick leave is used to increase an employee’s credible service for retirement benefits.

Cancer - Intensive Care or Critical Care

Several levels of coverage for optional cancer and/or intensive care coverage are available through Colonial Life. A Colonial representative is available to assist an covered employees in processing their claims. These plans are available on a pre-tax basis.

Educational Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FTCC has implemented the Student, Faculty, and Staff Assistance Program as a service to students, employees, and their family members with the Cape Fear Valley Employee Assistance Program.

This program can help you detect and find help for problems such as: mental or emotional distress, alcohol abuse or alcoholism, drug use or addiction, work-related stress, family stress, financial or legal programs, grief and mourning. This program is strictly confidential.

They are located at 101 Robeson Street, Suite 310, Fayetteville NC 28301. To schedule an appointment, please call 910-615-1733.

State Employee Discount Program

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Flexible Spending

Flexible Spending for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses & Dependent Child Care

Flexible spending accounts for medical, dental, or other health care expenses (not otherwise covered under a medical plan), as well as dependent care spending accounts, are available. An employee estimates his/her expenses for the plan year and authorizes a payroll deduction. These expenses are deducted on a pre-tax basis and deposited into the employee’s flexible spending account(s).

More information on both types of accounts can be found on the Pierce Group website.

To log in to your existing Flexible Spending Account, please visit the Ameriflex website.

Longevity

Full-time, non-temporary employees of Fayetteville Technical Community College shall receive longevity pay upon completion of the following requirements of aggregate qualifying state service:

The table below outlines the longevity pay rate based on years of aggregate state service:

NC 529 Plan

Important Information for Employees:

Our employer code is 02653. Please use this code for any relevant processes or applications.

Click on the flyer below to view the information.

Payroll Direct Deposit

Direct deposit of payroll checks is available for all employees at any financial institution. Additional information and enrollment forms may be obtained from the Payroll Supervisor in Room 101B of the Thomas McLean Administration Building.

Personal Accident Expense Plan

This benefit is provided through Colonial Life and is designed to help cover the expenses associated with accidental injury. This pre-tax plan pays you directly, unless you assign the benefits, regardless of any other insurance you may have.

Plan Benefits include:

• Accidental Death
• Emergency Treatment
• Hospital Confinement
• Initial Hospitalization
• Specific-Sum Injuries
• Wellness and more

TRICARE Supplement

Provided through SelmanCo and is designed to pay secondary to TRICARE to reimburse members’ cost shares, deductibles and excess charges.

Costs per month are:

• Employee Only: $60.50
• Employee + Child(ren): $119.50
• Employee + Spouse: $119.50
• Employee + Family: $160.50

Workers' Compensation

All employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation. In the event of an accident it must be reported immediately to your Supervisor, and Security at 910-678-8433.

Concentra, located at 1702 Owen Drive, Fayetteville NC 28304 (in the Bordeaux Shopping Center), is the approved provider for medical services. Any prescriptions should be filled at an local CVS pharmacy.