Eligible RISD staff enjoy access to a wide array of generous benefits to help meet their unique needs. These benefits include several medical insurance options, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, time away, and more to support and encourage healthy work-life flexibility. You will also discover what our campus and community have to offer—from events programming on campus to the expansive collection and rotating exhibitions on view at the RISD Museum.
Explore below to learn what’s available for benefits-eligible RISD staff.
Staff Benefits Guide
The 2025 Benefits Guide contains helpful information about our benefits plans, including insurance rates and links to policies, forms, and job aids. If you have any questions about benefits or the contents of this guide, please contact benefits@risd.edu.
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MEDICAL INSURANCE
Standard Plan (High Premium / Low Deductible)
Mid-Tier Plan (Mid Premium / Mid Deductible)
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP / Low Premium / High Deductible)
Cost Comparison Tool
Flexible Spending Account List of Eligible Expenses
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
Please refer to the Staff Benefits Guide at the top of this page for more information on the following benefits:
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings
- 403(b) Retirement
- Time Away*
- Disability
- Tuition
- Life and AD&D
- Campus perks & other benefits
*Unionized staff should refer to their collective bargaining agreements for more information.