New Employee OrientationContingent II Employees

Presented by :

The Office of Human ResourcesDecember 2012

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• Clare Murray – Total Rewards Specialistclare.murray@umuc.edu

• Morvena Bourne – Total Rewards Associatemorvena.bourne@umuc.edu

_______________________________________• Email Address - benefits@umuc.edu• Office of Human Resources, Administration

Building, 2nd floor, 3501 University Blvd., East, Adelphi, MD 20783–Phone: 301-985-7990–Fax: 301-985-7951–Website: intranet.umuc.edu/hr

OHR Benefits Information

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Transcript Request

• When applicable• Official transcript must be submitted

within 30 days of your employment date

• Have your sealed transcript mailed directly to:

Office of Human ResourcesAttention: Talent AcquisitionAdministration Building, 2nd floor3501 University Blvd., East Adelphi, MD 20783(301) 985-7968

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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 transferred 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 301-985-7990.

(Please allow approximately 2 pay periods for processing.)

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Leave Accruals: Based on full time status of 40 hours per week (Prorated for less than 40 hours per week)

• You can only carry over up to 50 days (400 hours maximum) of unused annual leave to the next calendar year.

• There is no limit to the amount of sick leave that may be accrued.• Non-Exempt regular status employees cannot use annual leave during their six month

probationary period.• Exempt regular status employees have a one year probation period, but it does not

affect the ability to use leave.*15 Holidays during an election year.

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Tuition Remission• Contingent II Employees receive up to eight credits per

semester @ UMUC or UMCP; prorated based on FTE (full time employee)

• 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.

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Spouse/Dependent Scholarship• 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; based on fund availability

• Non-exempt and Exempt• No waiting period

• Visit the following link to obtain the necessary forms and additional information: http://www.umuc.edu/students/aid/scholarships/otherscholarships/upload/UMUC_Scholarship_092408.pdf

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Retirement Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA)• All employees eligible to enroll at any time• Employee contribute specified dollar amount per

pay period• Variety of Pre-tax and Post-tax savings programs• Employee selects a vendor and manages how

funds are invested• Vendors are

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

www.msrp.state.md.us

• Plans include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) = Pretax and a selection of post-tax Roth plans

• Visit the following link to obtain additional information: http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/neo/upload/SupplementalRetirementPlans.pdf

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Health Benefits EnrollmentBenefits Enrollment Time Limit (Health, Dental, Prescription, Life, AD&D)

•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

*Forms can be sent via inter-office mail to the Total Rewards Unit at the Administration Building, 2nd floor.

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Health Benefits Payment• Contingent II employees receive a stipend in

your bi-weekly pay• May select state offered group benefits • Pay the full cost of the selected benefit(s)• Receive a coupon booklet from the state

agency and mail your payments monthly, no payroll deductions

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Health Benefits

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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.

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Prescription Benefits

Express Scripts (www.express-scripts.com)• Separate from Medical Insurance• Covers cost of approved prescription

drugs subject to nominal co-pays• Pharmacy Co-Pays (up to 45-day supply)• $10.00 Generic Drugs• $25.00 Preferred Brand Name Drugs• $40.00 Non-Preferred Brand Name Drugs

• Home Delivery Co-Pays (46- to 90-day supply)• $20.00 Generic Drugs• $50.00 Preferred Brand Name Drugs• $80.00 Non-Preferred Brand Name Drugs 13

Dental Benefits

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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

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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 day elimination period

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Long Term CareLong 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 http://www.prudential.com/gltcweb/maryland

(Group Name: maryland, Password: marylandltc)

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Weather and Emergency UpdatesTo get weather and emergency updates for all UMUC locations, please visit the UMUC Weather page (http://www.umuc.edu/weather/index.cfm)or call 301-985-SNOW.

Sign up for MyAlerts (https://alert.umuc.edu/).UMUC MyAlerts will send notifications of emergency and weather-related closings to your cell phone, e-mail and more.

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Contact Information

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