The New School is committed to providing an array of comprehensive benefits intended to meet the needs of faculty and staff and their eligible dependents. This site provides you with detailed information on the benefit plans and programs, as well as eligibility
requirements, cost of coverage, and the enrollment process. If you need additional assistance, please contact [email protected] or call 212.229.5671 x4942.
Read more about how the university has supported the well-being of our faculty and staff during the pandemic
and beyond.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies
Testing
Faculty and staff can get over-the-counter tests through their Aetna benefits. This coverage is part of all Aetna healthcare plan options for eligible plan participants. The federal administration is restarting the free at-home COVID-19 test program,
permitting each American household to order up to four free tests this winter from covidtests.gov. Use the city’s COVID-19 Test Site Finder to find the no-cost city-run testing site most convenient to you. The website includes a search filter that enables you to find the NYC Test & Treat Corps’ mobile Test-to-Treat units and free at-home test distribution sites.
Masks
Masks are strongly recommended in indoor public settings on campus, particularly in classrooms. Masks help mitigate increased risk for respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Masks are always required in Student Health Services,
Student Disability Services, COVID-19 testing sites, and when directed by a medical professional. Free masks remain available at vending machines throughout campus.
Vaccination
All students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated, including a booster dose as soon as they are eligible (with the exception of those who
receive approved medical or religious exemptions).
Isolation Rules
If you test positive for COVID-19, please upload a copy of your positive test to the Student Health Services portal and contact the Benefits Department at [email protected]. You will need to isolate for five days, where day 1 is the day after testing positive. On day 4 of the isolation period, one of the benefits COVID-19 team members will contact you
to discuss your return. You are not required to retest in order to regain access to campus once the isolation period ends.