New Employee Orientation

Office of Human ResourcesUniversity of Maryland University College

Contingent II Employees

• Morvena Bourne – Benefits Specialist• Rashel Byrd – Interim Assistant Director

Benefits/HROD Consultant_______________________________________• Email Address - benefits@umuc.edu• Office of Human Resources University Office of Human Resources University

Center Suite 312Center Suite 312 Phone: 240-684-5559 Fax: 240-684-5585 Website: intranet.umuc.edu/hr Inter-Office Mail: UC 312

OHR Benefits Information

Transcript Request

• Exempt employees• Official transcript must be submitted

within 30 days of your employment date• Have your sealed transcript mailed

directly to: Office of Human Resources3501 University Blvd. East University Center Suite 312

Adelphi, MD 20783(240) 684-5589

Direct Deposit

• Mandatory for all state employees

• May directly deposit funds into any regular checking account at one banking institution

• Eligible for membership with the State Employee’s Credit Union (SECU) - www.secumd.org

(May set up a payroll deduction to have funds transfer to SECU account. Only instance where you can have funds going to more than one banking institution.)

If you have any questions regarding Direct Deposit contact myhr@umuc.edu at 240-684-5552

(ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 PAY PERIODS FOR (ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 PAY PERIODS FOR PROCESSING)PROCESSING)

Leave Accruals

Exempt Non-Exempt

Per Pay Days/Hrs Days/hrs

Sick Leave 15 / (4.62) 15 / (4.62)

Annual 22 / (6.77) 10 / (3.08)

Personal 3 / (24hrs per year)

3 / (24hrs per year)

*Holiday 14 yearly 14 yearly

*** You can only carry over 50 days (400 hrs) of unused annual leave to the next calendar year.*** There is no limit to the amount of sick leave that may be accrued.*** Exempt status employees have a one year probation period, but it does not affect the ability

to use leave.

*15 Holidays during an election year

Tuition Remission

• Contingent II Employees receive up to 8 credits per semester @ UMUC or UMCP

• Semesters include Spring, Summer and Fall

• Spouses/ Dependents of Contingent II employees are not eligible for Tuition Remission

• Tuition is not subject to taxation for employees enrolled in graduate-level coursework, with the exception of any amounts exceeding $5,250 per calendar year.   For spouses and dependents taking graduate-level coursework, the employee is subject to taxation  for the entire amount.  If you exceed the IRS taxable limit, or your spouse or dependent takes graduate courses, you will be responsible for any applicable taxes.

• UMUC is offering limited scholarships to help cover the cost of one undergraduate or graduate-level coursework per semester for spouses and dependent children of eligible employees.

Non-exempt and Exempt No waiting period

• Visit the link below to obtain the necessary forms and additional informationhttp://www.umuc.edu/students/UMUC%20Scholarship.pdf

Spouse/Dependent Scholarship

Retirement • Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA)

All employees eligible to enroll Employee contribute specified dollar amount per pay period May enroll at anytime Employee selects a vendor Vendors are

TIAA-Cref www.tiaa-cref.org Fidelity Investments www.fidelity.com Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans

www.msrp.state.md.us Employee manages how funds are invested

Health Benefits Enrollment

• Benefits Enrollment Time Limit You have 60 days from your hire date to enroll in

benefits Eligible as of your hire date Effective dates either the 1st or 16th of the month

Please send an email to benefits@umuc.edu to make an

appointment to discuss your benefits and complete the

necessary forms.

Health Benefits Payment

• Contingent II employees receive a stipend

in your bi-weekly pay

• May select state offered group benefits or enroll in an individual plan

• Pay the full cost of the benefit

• Receive a coupon booklet from the state agency and mail your payments monthly, no payroll deductions

Health Benefits

PPOMay choose any physician at time of services, will dictate out of pocket expense.

POS May choose an in-network physician but have the option to choose out-of-network services, must choose a PCP, referrals required

EPOCovers In-Network benefits, national coverage, no referral needed with certain plans, may need to choose a PCP

•CareFirst BCBS•United Healthcare

•CareFirst BCBS MPOS – requires PCP and referral•United Healthcare •AETNA QPOS

•BlueChoice•Aetna –PCP required•United Healthcare – PCP required

Health Benefits

• All medical plans include vision benefits

• Mental health and substance abuse coverage PPO and POS plan members

managed by APS Healthcare Inc. EPO plan members managed by

health plan vendor.

Prescription Benefits

• Catalyst RX Prescription Benefits Separate from Medical Insurance Covers cost of approved prescription drugs

subject to nominal co-pays Co-Pays (1-45 Days)

$10.00 Generic Drugs $25.00 Preferred Brand Name Drugs $40.00 Non-Preferred Brand Name Drugs

DENTAL BENEFITS

DPPO DHMO•May choose any dentist but choice determines out of pocket expense•Subject to deductible and 20% co-insurance

•Must choose a primary dentist and receive all services in-network•See benefits booklet for fee schedule

United Concordiawww.ucci.com

United Concordiawww.ucci.com

Life Insurance

MetLife Term Life Insurance

• Minimum Policy available $10,000

• Coverage in increments of $10,000

• $50,000 coverage no medical review required

• Maximum coverage $300,000• Enroll as new hire or during

open enrollment• Dependent Life – $5,000

increments, up to 50% of employees coverage, max. $150,000

• Portable• Accelerated benefit – 50% of

the face value• Must complete a designation

of beneficiary form

Unum Term Life Insurance

• Minimum Policy available $10,000• Coverage in increments of $10,000• $50,000 coverage no medical review

required • Maximum of 6x your salary or

$750,000• Enroll anytime with medical review• Dependent Life - $10,000

increments, up to 100% employee amount or $150,000, up to $20,000 without medical review

• Portable• Accelerated benefit – 50% to $750,000• Survivor support financial

counseling services• Must complete a designation of

beneficiary form

Main Enrollment Form End of Health Benefits Packet

Accidental Death/Dismemberment& Long Term Disability

Accidental Death/Dismemberment• AD & D Administered through MetLife • Provides a benefit in the event of accidental death or

dismemberment for employee and/or family• Available in increments of $100,000, $200,000 or

$300,000• Must complete a designation of beneficiary form

Long Term Disability• Administered through Unum• An Income Protection Program• Maximum Income Benefit equal to 60% of employee’s

salary up to $8,000 per month• Must choose 90 or 365 elimination period• Enrollment forms located at the end of the Health

Enrollment Packet

Long Term Care

Long Term Care• Administered through Prudential• Insurance that covers expenses of care received

either at home or in a facility when assistance with activities of daily living is needed

• Available to the employee and spouse, parents, siblings, adult, children, in-laws and grandparents

• To enroll visit their website at www.prudential.com/gltc (Group Name: maryland, Password: marylandltc)

Weather & Emergency Updates

In the event the University has to close due to inclement weather or other

emergency situations call:

301-985-SNOW (7669)

or visitwww.umuc.edu/weatherfor updates and status

Contact Information

Direct Deposit, W-4 , Tuition Remission, and Name/Address Changes

HR Service Center – 240-684-5552myhr@umuc.edu

Payroll, Timesheet, and Leave Payroll Departmentucpayroll@umuc.edu

Health and RetirementBenefits Departmentbenefits@umuc.edu

Employment VerificationsHuman Resources – 240-684-5589verifications@umuc.edu

Parking ManagerChip Holtzman – 301-985-7424choltzman@umuc.edu

Security 301-985-7371

Technical Support, PeopleSoft, Email

Help Desk - 301-985-7400