NC State Legal Services Plan
NC State offers eligible employees a low-cost legal services plan through Hyatt Legal (A MetLife company). By participating in this plan, employees have access to a wide array of legal services to meet personal and family needs. Services and referrals are available through a network of providers at an affordable cost.
Who's Eligible?
Permanent NC State employees assigned to 20 or more hours per week (.50 Full-Time Equivalent) for 9 or more months per year are eligible to participate in the Hyatt Legal Plan. Eligible dependents and legal spouses are also covered.
What Services Are Available?
Eligible employees and dependents are entitled to receive certain legal services through this plan. While benefits are comprehensive, limitations apply and other conditions must be met. Examples of services include but are not limited to: advice and consultation, consumer protection, small claims assistance, debt matters, identity theft defense, document preparation, certain family law services, immigration assistance, traffic and criminal matters and wills and estate planning.
For detailed information on covered services, visit the Hyatt Legal Plan, enter the password 2660010, and click on Covered Services. The Hyatt Legal Plan website also provides an Attorney Locator feature, and an exercise to determine an individual's legal needs.
How Much Does The Plan Cost?
For 2008-2009, the Hyatt Legal Services Plan premium amount is $9.00 per month.
How Do I Enroll or Make Changes?
New employees are eligible to enroll within the first 30 days of employment and may obtain plan materials during New Employee Orientation, on-line or by stopping by the Benefits Office. Coverage becomes effective the first of the second month following the hire date. Once outside of the initial 30-day eligibility window, employees may enroll in the Hyatt Legal Plan during annual enrollment, held in the autumn, for a January 1 effective date. You may submit an enrollment form(pdf) to the Benefits Office to enroll/cancel.
What If I Leave Employment?
Any covered participant who leaves NC State employment may continue with the Hyatt Legal Plan through a direct-pay option.
Who is my Benefits Counselor?
