University Human Resources

Voluntary Benefits

A Commuter Choice Spending Account lets eligible employees put aside pre-tax payroll dollars to pay for eligible transit and parking costs.
The primary purpose of long-term care insurance is to protect retirement assets from being eroded by the costs of long-term care. This voluntary benefit is employee paid.
The Mortgage Assistance program has been established to assist eligible Brown employees who are exploring the different options to purchase or refinance a home.
Brown University offers voluntary pet insurance for benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Pet insurance can help reimburse you for covered veterinary expenses for your cat or dog, which may include vet visits, accidents, illness and more.
Brown University sponsors a supplemental individual disability insurance (IDI) plan for eligible employees to complement the University group long term disability coverage. The insurance plan is underwritten by Unum, the leading provider of IDI.