Step 2: Benefits and Retirement Information

In this section, you will find all the information you need to make an informed decision about your employee benefits and retirement options. Bring your completed benefits and retirement packet, and all specified information with you on your first day of orientation. Please complete all forms in black ink.

New Employee Orientation: Regular Status Employees and 12-Month Collegiate Faculty

Download the New Employee PowerPoint Presentation [ppt]

A. Benefits Enrollment Information and Forms

B. Designation of Beneficiary Forms

MetLife Term Life Insurance
MetLife Accidental Death and Dismemberment
UNUM enrollment forms: Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

C. Other Forms and Information

D. Health Care Web Sites

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Aetna Plans
UnitedHealthcare Plans
Behavioral Health (MD State Code: SOM2002)
Express Scripts
United Concordia DHMO and DPPO
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Care Insurance (group name: maryland; password: marylandltc)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Term Life Insurance Plan
UNUM Insurance Plans

E. Tuition Remission

Tuition Remission Information [ppt]

F. Regular Status Employees Retirement Information:

Non-Exempt Employees

Non-exempt employees must enroll in the Modified Employees Pension System. You must also have the appropriate enrollment forms (Application for Membership and Designation of Beneficiary Form) completed and ready to hand in on your first day. Because the State forms require a notary, do not sign until you are in the presence of a human resources representative

Modified Employees Pension System
State Retirement and Pension System Booklet
Application for Membership – enrollment form
Designation of Beneficiary Form – enrollment form

Exempt Employees

Exempt employees may enroll in either the Modified Employees Pension System or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). Your retirement selection must be made on your first day. You must also have the appropriate enrollment forms (as indicated below) completed and ready to hand in on your first day. Because the State forms require a notary, do not sign until you are in the presence of a human resources representative.

Modified Employees Pension System
State Retirement and Pension System Booklet
Application for Membership – enrollment form
Designation of Beneficiary Form – enrollment form
Acknowledgement Form – enrollment form

Or

The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Choosing a Retirement Plan Booklet
Election Not to Participate – enrollment form
Optional Retirement Vendor Selection Form – enrollment form
Optional Retirement Plan Performance Report

12-Month Faculty

12-month faculty may choose either the Teacher Pension System or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). Your retirement selection must be made on your first day. You must also have the appropriate enrollment forms (as indicated below) completed and ready to hand in on your first day. Because the State forms require a notary, do not sign until you are in the presence of a human resources representative.

Teacher Pension System
State Retirement and Pension System Booklet
Application for Membership – enrollment form
Designation of Beneficiary Form – enrollment form
Acknowledgement Form – enrollment form

Or

The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Choosing a Retirement Plan Booklet
Election Not to Participate – enrollment form
Optional Retirement Vendor Selection Form – enrollment form
Optional Retirement Plan Performance Report

All Employees

All regular employees may enroll in a Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) plan. You may choose the Fidelity Investments, MSRP–Nationwide or TIAA CREF plans outlined below and enroll anytime by e-mailing benefits@umuc.edu.