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From health care plans and retirement plans, to tuition assistance and wellness, Total Rewards is the University of Rochester's comprehensive way of empowering employees to live their best lives. Total Rewards goes beyond basic benefits and compensation. It\u2019s also about providing resources and services to help faculty and staff manage all aspects of work\/life balance.<\/p>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"hide-content","layout":"layout_inline","lead-in":"Total Rewards","title":"Open Enrollment, going on now","content":"Open Enrollment for the upcoming year takes place October 26-November 9, 2026<\/strong>. Eligible employees can review their benefit coverage options and make selections for the upcoming calendar year. Visit the Open Enrollment section<\/a> for additional information.","call_to_action":"","bg_color":"#ffc70a"},{"acf_fc_layout":"navigation","anchor":"","css_class":"max-text-left","title":"

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2025 Child Care Subsidy Applications<\/h2>","content":"Applications for the 2025 Child Care Subsidy are currently being accepted until Monday, August 26. The 糖心传媒\u2019s child care subsidy was created to help eligible employees with dependent care expenses by granting awards of up to $3,600\/year per household.","cta":{"title":"More information on the application process","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/programs-perks\/family-care\/#subsidy","target":""},"bg":"#ffc70a","type":"image","image":130092,"embed":"","video":"","layout":"right","animation":"animation-false"},{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"hide-content","layout":"layout_inline","lead-in":"TOTAL REWARDS","title":"

Planning for Open Enrollment<\/h2>","content":"Open Enrollment for the upcoming year takes place October 16\u201330, 2024. Eligible employees can review their benefit coverage options and make selections for the upcoming calendar year.","call_to_action":{"title":"Begin Planning","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/open-enrollment\/","target":""},"bg_color":"#ffc70a"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"

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We've compiled these resources to help you understand your Total Rewards package, and to navigate the enrollment process.<\/p>","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"

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Benefits glossary<\/h3>","card_text":"Learn about terms that are frequently used throughout your benefits package.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/contacts\/frequently-asked-questions\/benefits-glossary\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":15976,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

Frequently asked questions<\/h3>","card_text":"Explore answers to frequently asked questions regarding your Total Rewards package.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/contacts\/frequently-asked-questions\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":61692,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

Contact us<\/h3>","card_text":"Our team is ready to assist and answer any questions you may have.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/contacts\/get-help\/benefits-assistance\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":49906,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_text","anchor":"video","css_class":"","leadin":"on-demand webinar","title":"Total Rewards comprehensive overview","subtitle":"","description":"Access this on-demand webinar for a thorough review of the benefits available to you through our Total Rewards program. 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