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Income Protection Benefits

Employee Benefits

Sometimes the unexpected happens and you're not able to work. As part of your benefit package as permanent UNCW employee, you are eligible to receive disability income. Find out what is available and how to make claim. 

Disability Income Plan of North Carolina

The Disability Income Plan of North Carolina (DIPNC) provides monthly replacement income to individuals in the form of short-term, extended short-term, and long-term disability benefits if you become disabled while you are a permanent employee and are enrolled in either the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS).

Disability Income Plan of North Carolina Member Handbook

Supplemental Disability Programs

North Carolina also offers supplemental disability programs based on the retirement program in which you are enrolled. Click the buttons below to learn more about the supplemental disability programs for each retirement program.

For TSERS Members

This is a voluntary supplemental disability plan underwritten by Lincoln Financial, designed exclusively for University employees who are members of the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS).

For ORP Members

This is a voluntary supplemental disability plan underwritten by The Standard and designed exclusively for participants of the UNCW Optional Retirement Program (ORP).

Contact Employee Benefits

Phone: (910) 962-3160
Fax: (910) 962-2911

benefits@uncw.edu

Meet the Benefits Team

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Administrative Annex 1045

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