Employee Benefits
Free OTC COVID Tests
Effective January 15, 2022, group health plans and health insurers must cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests authorized or otherwise approved by the FDA without involvement of a healthcare provider.
- Free at-home test kits will be covered from January 15, 2022 through the end of the declared public health emergency (not yet announced). Any tests purchased prior to 1/15/22 are not reimbursable.
- Covers FDA-authorized or approved over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests purchased online or in-person without direct involvement from a healthcare provider.
- These tests should be free to you and your covered dependents for diagnostic or treatment purposes and are not intended for employment-related purposes such as workplace screening.
- There is a limit of eight covered tests per month per participant, and this does not otherwise limit coverage of COVID-19 tests administered or prescribed by your health care providers. If testing kits contain two tests per kit, then four kits per month would be covered.
- Check vendor sites for updated information on how to order tests. Anthem», Kaiser»
- Order tests via COVIDtests.gov
In the Moment Support for USF Adjunct Faculty and Part Time Staff
It’s not always easy to maintain a sense of balance in these challenging times, while meeting the demands of your job and your life outside of work. You may be dealing with stress, anxiety, conflict and sadness that everyone experiences from time to time as part of daily life.
USF adjunct faculty and part time staff can call USF vendor, Concern, to speak with a clinical manager. Please call 1-800-344-4222 or click here for more details.
The University of San Francisco offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for eligible faculty, staff, and their families through its 25+ benefits and wellness programs.
Contact the Benefits team at either benefits@usfca.edu or at (415) 422-2442.
What do we offer?
*for USFFA members only
**for non-benefited USF employees working in San Francisco
***reimbursements, lactation rooms, employee discounts, etc.
Benefits Resources
- Enrollment Information: Learn about critical dates, qualifying events, and eligibility requirements.
- Compliance Information: View plan information and legal notices.
- 2022 Benefits Guide: Download the benefits guide for the 2022 plan year.
New Employees
- Carefully review the plan information in the 2022 Benefits Guide
- Attend a benefits orientation
- Enroll for your benefits in USFWorks
- Visit the enrollment information web page for detailed instructions and critical dates
Current Employees
- Review your benefits elections anytime in USFWorks
- Modify your benefits annually during open enrollment
- Modify your benefits if you experience a qualifying life event
- Visit the enrollment information web page for detailed instructions and critical dates