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September 16, 2014, Human Resource Services
WELCOME
Postdoc Orientation
Plans
• Resources and Communications
• Salary Increases & Minimums
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Other Benefits
• Retirement Plans
• Training and Organizational Development
• Institutional Equity and Diversity
• Important Reminders
Agenda
Resources and Communications
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs web site http://postdoc.aa.ufl.edu/
Human Resource Services’ Websitehttp://www.hr.ufl.edu/
Biweekly paycheck email notification
Human Resources’ Office located at 903 W. University Ave
Human Resource Services Contacts
1) Post Doc Benefits – (352) 392-0003 Or email [email protected]
2) Other Benefits: University Benefits (352) 392-2477 IFAS (352) 392-4777 Health Science Center (352) 392-3786 Or email [email protected]
3) Leave Administration – [email protected]) Retirement:
University Retirement (352) 392-2477 Or email [email protected]
5) Appointments – Janet Malphurs, [email protected], (352) 392-2477
Salary Increases and Minimums
1. This year President Machen provided a one-time payment of $500 for
all employees earning $50,000 or less, including postdocs. 2. Minimum salaries are as follows:–9-month/$22,000 for 1.00 FTE–12-month/$29,446 for 1.00 FTEhttps://administrativememo.ufl.edu/2013/08/postdoc-salary-minimums/
Health Insurance Benefits
GatorCare•UF pays the full cost of health insurance for individual coverage for postdoctoral associates in GatorCare.•Post Doc pays the state rate for dependent coverage in GatorCare.
Health Insurance Benefits
Coverage LevelCurrent Premium Total Cost
UF CostPost Doc Cost
Employee Only $3,373 $3,373 $0.00
Employee+Spouse/Partner $7,084 $4,924 $2,160
Employee+child(ren) $6,744 $4,584 $2,160
Employee+Family $10,454 $8,294 $2,160
Health Insurance Benefits
You must enroll within 60 days of your date of hire
You may include dependent coverage on your GatorCare coverage for your spouse and/or children. Dependent coverage is also available for domestic partners under GatorCare.
Health Insurance Benefits (Continued)
Under Affordable Care Act, Postdoc Associates working an average of 30 hours or more will be eligible for the state of Florida health and voluntary insurance plans during open enrollment this fall.
PeopleFirst (state’s 3rd party administrator) will send materials by mail Postdoc Associates would pay a premium for individual coverage under the state plans State does not offer domestic partner benefits
Other Benefits
1. UFSelect – Voluntary Benefit Plans on Post-Tax Basis :
Dental & Vision Legal Services & Pet Insurance Disability Life
2. Employee Education (EEP)EEP is a program funded by university resources that enables postdocs meeting certain criteria to receive tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of instruction per semester at the state university closest to their work location.
Important Benefits Reminders
New Hires 60 days from the date of hire to enroll in benefits
GatorCare and UFSelect are effective date of hire. State plans begin on the 1st day of the month
AFTER enrollment, or after full month’s premium is collected)
Can elect GatorCare or state health plan, but not both. Confirm your local home mailing address is current in
myUFL
Annual Open Enrollment (Benefits Only) Scheduled from October 20 through November 7, 2014 Enroll/cancel/change GatorCare, UFSelect and/or state
plans with an effective date of January 1, 2015
Examples of Qualifying Status Change Events
Marriage/Divorce Birth/Adoption (even if you already have family coverage) Change in dependent’s eligibility Change in employment status of employee
or spouse (part-time, leave of absence, etc.) Loss of other insurance coverage
If you’re uncertain whether an event allows a change to your benefits, always contact the UF HR Benefits Office for guidance
Leave Benefits
1) Postdoctoral Associates are eligible for Post Doc Leave, which is accrued at 5 hours per pay period up to 352 hours per year to use for vacation, sickness or injury. 2) They are also eligible for the four December Leave Personal Days and all paid holidays.3)There is no cash out of unused leave. 4) Leave accrual may be reviewed in the biweekly paycheck under the Leave Balances section. 5)Leave benefits do not apply to Postdoctoral Fellows 6)A leave entitlement chart may be found at: http://hr.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/docs/leave_cash_out_chart.pdf
Retirement Plans (Employee Contributions for Postdoctoral Associates)
FICA Alternative Plan UF 403(b)
Traditional (tax-deferred) Roth (after-tax)
State of Florida Deferred Compensation (457)
http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/default.asp
Examples of financial workshops offered:
1.Smart Credit2.Budgeting and Savings3.Social Security/Medicare Overview
Retirement/Financial Planning Workshops
http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/default.asp
UF TOD offers a range of training programs and services to meet a range of employees needs. http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/default.asp
Training & Organizational Development (TOD)
The University promotes and integrates the principles of equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and excellence through diversity.
It is the policy of the University of Florida to provide an educational and working environment for its students, faculty, and staff that is free from discrimination and sexual harassment. http://hr.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/publications/eeo_harassment_brochure.pdf
Every new employee must complete the online Preventing Sexual Harassment training within 30 days of hire and a refresher every two years.Navigation: My Self Service > Training and Development > Preventing Sexual Harassment
Institutional Equity and Diversity
Plans
Questions?
