new employee orientation
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New Employee Orientation. Office of Human Resources University of Maryland University College Graduate Assistant. OHR Benefits Information. Morvena Bourne – Benefits Specialist Rashel Byrd – Interim Assistant Director Benefits/HROD Consultant _______________________________________ - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
New Employee Orientation
Office of Human ResourcesUniversity of Maryland University College
Graduate Assistant
• Morvena Bourne – Benefits Specialist• Rashel Byrd – Interim Assistant Director
Benefits/HROD Consultant_______________________________________• Email Address - [email protected]• 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
• Email Address - [email protected]
• Office of Human Resources Office of Human Resources University Center Suite 312University Center Suite 312
Phone: 240-684-5559 Fax: 240-684-5550 Website: intranet.umuc.edu/hr Inter-Office Mail: UC 312
OHR Benefits Information
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 [email protected] or call 240-684-5552.
(ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 PAY PERIODS FOR (ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 PAY PERIODS FOR PROCESSING)PROCESSING)
Tuition Remission
• Employees receive up to 8 credits per semester
• May attend any of the USM institutions
• Semesters include Spring, Summer and Fall
Supplemental Retirement Annuity
Employee contribute specified dollar amount per pay period
May enroll at any time Employee manages how funds are invested Vendors are
TIAA-Cref www.tiaa-cref.org FIDELITY INVESTMENTS www.fidelity.com Maryland State Retirement Plans
www.msrp.state.md.us
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 date either the 1st or 16th of the month You will be notified via email of your effective date A retro-active adjustment to cover premiums prior to
official effective date can be processed at your request Bi-weekly payroll deductionsPlease send an email to [email protected] to make anappointment to discuss your benefits and complete thenecessary forms.
Health Benefits
• All medical plans include vision benefits
• Mental health and substance abuse coverage PPO and POS plan members
managed by APS Healthcare Inc. HMO plan members managed by
health plan vendor.
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 - AYCO• Must complete a designation of
beneficiary form
Main Enrollment Form End of Enrollment Packet
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 & Long Term Care
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 in separate white package
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 sign-up please request enrollment forms
Flex Spending
• Flexible Spending Accounts Administered through ConnectYourCare Health Care Reimbursement Account or Day Care
Reimbursement Account Redirects part of employee pay before Federal
Income or Social Security Taxes are computed Allows for payment of health care expenses with
tax free money
Website: http://www.connectyourcare.com/statemd/
Flex Spending
Example With FSA Without FSA
Annual pay $35,000 $35,000
Pre-tax contribution to FSA
-$1,500 -$0
Taxable Income =$33,500 =$35,000
Federal income and Social Security taxes
-$7,107 -$7,597
After-tax dollars spent on eligible expenses
-$0 -$1,500
Spend able income
=$26,393 =$25,903
Tax savings with your FSA
$26,393 - $25,903 = $490
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 – [email protected]
Payroll, Timesheet, and Leave Payroll [email protected]
Health and RetirementBenefits [email protected]
Employment VerificationsHuman Resources – [email protected]
Parking ManagerChip Holtzman – [email protected]
Security 301-985-7371
Technical Support, PeopleSoft, Email
Help Desk - 301-985-7400