Full-time employees at Boise State University can take paid time off to undergo organ or bone marrow donation procedures without dipping into their vacation or sick leave balances, according to university policy.
The Idaho state benefit allows workers to maintain their regular leave accruals and credited state service while taking time away for life-saving medical donations. Employees who choose to donate do not see their existing leave balances reduced during the approved absence.
How Much Time Is Allowed
Workers who donate bone marrow may take up to five days of paid leave with documentation from a healthcare provider. Those who donate an organ qualify for up to 30 days of paid leave, also requiring medical verification.
The benefit is available one time per employee and applies across state agencies in Idaho, including Boise State University.
Requirements and Documentation
To qualify for the leave, employees must hold full-time, benefit-eligible positions at the university. A note from a healthcare provider confirming the donation procedure is required before the time away can be approved.
During the leave period, employees continue to earn regular leave credits and maintain their service time with the state of Idaho.
Where to Find More Information
Complete details on the donation leave benefit appear in section 4.12 of Boise State’s time away from work policy. The university describes the program as part of a broader package of leave options available to staff.
Employees with questions about how to request donation leave or verify eligibility can contact the Boise State payroll department at payroll@boisestate.edu.
While the benefit is not commonly used, it remains available to all qualifying university employees who volunteer to help patients in need of organ or bone marrow transplants.