New Employee Orientation

1. New Employee Orientation Office of Human Resources University of Maryland University College Graduate Assistant

2. OHR Benefits Information • Morvena Bourne – Benefits Specialist • Rashel Byrd – Interim Assistant Director Benefits/HROD Consultant _______________________________________ • Email Address - benefits@umuc.edu • Office of Human Resources University Center Suite 312 • Phone: 240-684-5559 • Fax: 240-684-5585 • Website: intranet.umuc.edu/hr • Inter-Office Mail: UC 312

3. OHR Benefits Information • Email Address - benefits@umuc.edu • Office of Human Resources University Center Suite 312 • Phone: 240-684-5559 • Fax: 240-684-5550 • Website: intranet.umuc.edu/hr • Inter-Office Mail: UC 312

4. 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 or call 240-684-5552. (ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 PAY PERIODS FOR PROCESSING)

5. Tuition Remission • Employees receive up to 8 credits per semester • May attend any of the USM institutions • Semesters include Spring, Summer and Fall

6. 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

7. 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 deductions Please send an email to benefits@umuc.edu to make an appointment to discuss your benefits and complete the necessary forms.

8. 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.

9. Health Benefits

10. 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.

11. 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

12. DENTAL BENEFITS

13. 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 Life Insurance Main Enrollment Form End of Enrollment Packet

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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/

17. Flex Spending

18. 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 visit www.umuc.edu/weather for updates and status

19. Contact Information