NEO Day1 Virtual Master 12.3.21

Welcome to UConn!
New Employee Orientation

Virtual Presentation Overview I Technical Issue FAQ
Orientation Agenda
This Morning Day Two - In Person
8:30 University Overview

• Time: 8:30 am-11:45 am
9:10 Information Technology
• Location: School of
Business – Room 321
9:40 Your Payroll
• GPS: 2100 Hillside Road,

10:10 Parking Services
Storrs
10:25 Break
• Parking: Validated South
Parking Garage
10:35 One Card Office
10:35
• AAUP and UCPEA: Meet
Benefits & Retirement
10:50
with your Union Rep
• 12:00 am-12:30 pm
11:50 Q&A / Wrap Up
12:00 PostDoc Union Meeting

Welcome New Employees
Our Workforce Working at UConn

Administration Our Community
Who We Are Mission
Campuses Growth/Initiatives
Bargaining Units Resources and Support
Stay Connected
Getting Started Day 2 Session

Information Compliance & Privacy
Technology Institutional Equity
Payroll Public Safety
Parking Environmental, Health &
Husky One Card Safety
Benefits/Retirement Diversity & Inclusion
Ombuds
hr.uconn.edu | hr@uconn.edu | Phone: 860-486-3034

Onboarding Tasks
Human Resources
University Overview

UConn’s Workforce

University Administration
Carl Lejuez
Provost &
EVP Academic Affairs
Radenka Maric
Vice President
Dr. Andrew Agwunobi for Research
Interim President Effective May 19, 2021

EVP Health Affairs & CEO UConn Health
https://uconn.edu/about-us/administration/

UConn’s Workforce
Unclassified Employees Classified Employees Special Payroll

- Management Exempt - Clerical - Adjunct Faculty
- Confidential Exempt - Maintenance - Instructional Support
- AAUP - Police and Fire - Temporary Program/
- Law School Faculty Project Support
- UCPEA
- Re-employed Retirees
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Graduate Assistants

Unclassified Bargaining Units
Most University employees are represented by the American Association of University Professors
(AAUP) or the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
American Association of University Professors

“AAUP” is a national professional organization and the UConn
Chapter is certified as the collective bargaining agent for the
University's teaching and research staff.
University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association

“UCPEA” is the exclusive bargaining agent for over 2,000 non-teaching
professionals at the University.

Unclassified Bargaining Units
Graduate Assistants and Post Doctoral Research Associates are also unclassified staff.
Graduate Employee Union (GEU-UAW)

GEU represents graduate students who are Graduate Assistants
performing teaching or research duties.
UAW Post Doctoral Union

Post Doctoral Research Associates are engaged in a temporary period of
mentored research and/or scholarly training for the purpose of gaining scientific,
technical and other professional skills as an important step in a career trajectory,
such as toward becoming a professor or a research leader in industry or
government.

Non-Represented Unclassified
Management/Confidential and non-represented Faculty are exempt from collective
bargaining or not represented by a union.
University Administrators Law School Faculty Confidential

Classified Bargaining Units
Classified bargaining units are statewide bargaining units.
Administrative Clerical (AFSCME, NP-3)

NP-3 employees represent non-professional administrative and clerical
positions at the University.
Connecticut Police & Fire Union (NP-5)

NP-5 employees represent campus police and fire professionals.
Maintenance & Service Unit (CEUI, NP-2)

NP-2 employees represent campus maintenance and service staff.

UConn’s Workforce
Faculty & Staff Storrs & Regional Campuses UConn Health
Total Full & Part-time 5,032 4,588
Full-time Faculty 1,537 537
Full-time Staff 3,297 3,026

UConn’s Student Body
Enrollment Storrs Campus Regional Campuses
Undergraduate 18,917 5,454
Includes UConn Health and

Graduate 8,298
Law School
Total Student Enrollment 32,669

2021 Fact Sheet

UConn
Campuses
UConn Health
Farmington
Main Campus
Storrs
School of Downtown
Law Hartford Hartford
Waterbury
Avery Point
Groton
Stamford
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Working at UConn
Community | Mission | Growth & Initiatives | Resources & Support
Our Community – UConn Nation
UConn Nation is you. It is us. It is the spirit of UConn.
Contribute Get Involved Stay Connected

Contribute your unique values and Working at UConn can be more than Keep up with UConn events and
beliefs to our community. just where you work. news.
University Mission Statement
The University of Connecticut is dedicated
to excellence demonstrated through
national and international recognition.
Through freedom of academic inquiry and
expression, we create and disseminate
knowledge by means of scholarly and
creative achievements, graduate and
professional education, and outreach.
With our focus on teaching and learning,

the University helps every student grow
intellectually and become a contributing
member of the state, national, and world
communities. Through research, teaching,
As our state’s flagship public University, and as a land and sea
service, and outreach, we embrace
grant institution, we promote the health and well-being of
diversity and cultivate leadership, integrity,
and engaged citizenship in our students,
citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural
faculty, staff, and alumni. environments of the state and beyond.
UConn’s Growth & Initiatives
Hire Enroll Build Upgrade Expand

259 new faculty (200 in an additional 6,580 facilities to house related upgrade aging digital media and risk
STEM disciplines) undergrads students STEM disciplines infrastructure management programs
Innovation
Partnership
Building

Resources & Support
Working at UConn affords you many opportunities to help you manage work & life, including many unique
support systems such as on campus fitness centers, cultural centers, and tuition reimbursement/ waiver
programs. Visit worklife.uconn.edu to learn more.
Health & Well-being Services Arts & Culture

- Campus Recreation Centers - University Libraries - Jorgensen Center
- Deer Oaks EAP & Work/Life - UConn Bookstore - Benton Museum
- UConn Health Clinics - Dining Services & Catering - Husky Heritage Museum
- Speech & Hearing Clinic - Software Purchase Program - Museum of Puppetry
- Financial Programming - Document Production - Museum of Natural History
Professional & Personal Spiritual/Cultural/Community Family

Development - Faith Communities - Community Events
- Job Skills Training - Cultural Centers - Sports & Learning Camps
- Manager/Supervisor Training - Women’s Center - Child Care
- Tuition Reimbursement - Rainbow Center
- UConn Athletic Events
- Tuition Waivers - Veterans Affairs & Military
- Deer Oaks EAP & Work/Life Programs
EAP & Work/Life Program
Stay Connected
web sites | daily digest | publications | mobile app
COVID-19 Updates/Reopening Information
https://covid.uconn.edu/
Keep informed by visiting the

University’s Coronavirus
(COVID-19) update website
Email hr@uconn.edu for

questions on remote work,
telecommuting, Illness, leave,
or testing.

COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccine Information
Visit the Human Resources website for the latest
As of August 18, 2021, all
COVID-19-related information, including FAQs,
University of Connecticut employee vaccination and testing information,
campuses, including UConn telecommuting information, travel restrictions,
Health, require employees to and well-being resources.
receive a vaccination for COVID-
19 or be granted a deferral for a
medical or religious exemption.
The policy requires employees to

report their vaccination status
through an on-line University
system.
https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-covid-vaccine/

Faculty & Staff Website and Handbook
https://facultystaff.uconn.edu
https://handbook.uconn.edu/

University Daily Digest
Daily Digest Arrives at 11:00 am Monday - Friday

- UConn Today Headlines
- Human Resources Reminders
- Important University-wide Messages
- Department Submitted Announcements

University Publications
UConn at Work UConn Magazine UConn Today

Employees at all UConn campuses and The University’s triannual alumni UConn Today is the hub for stories,
UConn Health receive “UConn at Work,” publication, UConn magazine, reaches videos, photos, and podcasts that
a monthly email newsletter. roughly 200,000 alumni. reflect excellence University-wide.
Mobile Communications
UConn Social Media
myUConn
myUConn is the official app of
the University of Connecticut.
There are many features included in myUConn from accessing
emails and phone numbers of faculty, staff and students to LIVE
tracking of buses and a great interactive campus map.

Day 1 Information and Tasks
1 INFO TECHNOLOGY 2 PAYROLL 3 PARKING 4 ONE CARD 5 BENEFITS

Health,
NETID, Two Factor I-9, W-4, Direct Deposit, Info/Parking Pass Info/One Card Supplemental,
Authentication, Remote Work Employee Self Service
Retirement and
Forms

its.uconn.edu | techsupport@uconn.edu | 860-486-4357
UConn’s source for computing & technology
Overview
This presentation will cover essential IT resources at the University.
Digital Identity
Communication and Collaboration with Microsoft 365
Computing Resources
Support
its.uconn.edu/new
Digital Identity
Your digital identity is how our systems know you. The tools available on
netid.uconn.edu enable you to manage and protect your identity.
NetID
*** Password management
2FA Two-factor authentication with Duo
Preferred Name
its.uconn.edu/new
NetID | netid.uconn.edu
Use your NetID credentials to log in to

most online services at UConn.
NetID
• Foundation of your digital identity
• Unique to you; never changes
Password
• 12 characters long
Before your job begins, activate your

NetID and set your password and
password recovery options.
its.uconn.edu/new
Password Management
Set & manage your password at netid.uconn.edu
Security Tips
Secure your password. Do not
share it or log anyone in with
your credentials.
Make it unique. Do not re-use

passwords.
Set so you can Change if your
Reset if you forget
reset password is Make it long. Passphrases are
your password
compromised harder to crack.
its.uconn.edu/new
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
UConn uses Duo to verify your digital identity and
protect your information.
Log in with your NetID credentials and then respond to a

prompt on a linked device.
• Prompts: Push, code, or call
• Device: Phone, tablet, or token
Enroll & manage at netid.uconn.edu>My NetID.
Required on Core-CT and the Student Administration

System. You can turn it on for all services behind
Single Sign On.
its.uconn.edu/new
Email & Preferred Names
Email alias: You can elect to have up to six Preferred Name: Using the Preferred Name
other aliases and choose the one published in tool, you can modify the name shown in some
the Global Address Book. directories.
its.uconn.edu/new
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft 365 is a collection of communication and collaboration
applications available to support your work at UConn.
Outlook for email and calendaring
Teams for video meetings, conferences, chats, and

team collaboration
OneDrive for file storage and sharing
its.uconn.edu/new
Email & Calendaring | email.uconn.edu
Faculty and staff email are provided Outlook accounts.
Outlook on Office 365

•65 Access: Online/Web Mail,
Desktop, & Mobile
• Mailbox size: 100G
G Suite
• Students use Gmail
• Faculty and staff can
access apps in G Suite
Freedom of Information Act: Email is public information.
its.uconn.edu/new
Threat Prevention | email.uconn.edu/threat-prevention
IT solutions improve security, but good judgement is your best defense.
Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive

information, such as usernames,
passwords, SSNs, and financial information.
They exploit:
• Timing (e.g., tax season, COVID-19 crisis)
• Social engineering (e.g, gift card
messages)
The best way to avoid being a victim of a phishing scam is to not fall for it.
its.uconn.edu/new
Threat Prevention | email.uconn.edu/threat-prevention
Could be spoofed
From: “Amissah, Joshua Joshua.amissah@uconn.edu
Not official
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 9:45 PM
Subject:
*Message sent from a system outside UConn.*
We will be Shutting Down your Account due to suspicious Activity
Awkward
language and Login from a Different IP with your Account which have made
us take this decision to safeguard your Account. To avoid Shutting
Down of this Account you will be Required to CLICK THIS LINK now
and Submit Details as you have just 24Hrs to confirm your Account.
Urgent language
Regards,
System Administrator. Unsolicited requests for
personal information
Too generic and no
contact information
its.uconn.edu/new
File Storage
• Personal Storage
– Microsoft OneDrive
– Personal P: Drive
• Departmental Storage
– SharePoint
– Departmental Q: Drive
All work-related files should be stored on UConn-supported infrastructure.
its.uconn.edu/new
Technology for Telecommuting
Communication systems enable you to message, meet, and share files
while working remotely.
Microsoft Teams
• Chat, meet, and share
• Integrated with O365
• Use online or install it
University also supports the following

web conferencing systems: Webex,
Blackboard Collaborate, and Google Meet
its.uconn.edu/new
Computing Resources
Additional university-provided resources help you connect, work, and
compute.
Software
Network
High Performance Computing
its.uconn.edu/new
University Software | software.uconn.edu
ITS maintains a catalog of University-licensed software that is available to faculty,

staff, and students.
Download software directly onto your computer.
Access select software online and use it through your

browser with UConn AnyWare.
its.uconn.edu/new
Network
• Wired
• Wireless Networks:
– UConn Secure
– Guest
– eduroam
• Remote Access:
remoteaccess.uconn.edu
its.uconn.edu/new
High Performance Computing (HPC)
• The High Performance Computing infrastructure consists of hundreds of clustered servers,

handling workloads capable of scaling from a single server to hundreds of compute nodes.
• The Storrs facility supports researchers in solving tightly-coupled computational problems.
• The cluster’s resources are available to all UConn researchers. Access is provided through a
prioritized queuing system.
• For more information about HPC, please visit hpc.uconn.edu
its.uconn.edu/new
IT Support
IT Status: Check itstatus.uconn.edu for system-wide issues

Technology Support Center: Contact our support staff
• Chat at techsupport.uconn.edu
• Submit a ticket on website or at techsupport@uconn.edu
• Call at 860-486-4357
Knowledge Base: Find how-to guides and troubleshooting tips at kb.uconn.edu
its.uconn.edu/new
New to UConn | its.uconn.edu/new
For a list of
all the services
we provide, visit:
its.uconn.edu/services
its.uconn.edu/new
Questions
Visit techsupport.uconn.edu to connect with our support staff.
its.uconn.edu/new
Payroll Information
Payroll Office
payroll.uconn.edu | 860-486-2423 | Budds Building, Room 334

Paycheck Information
When will I receive my first paycheck? Direct Deposit is recommended for all University of
Connecticut employees. Employees who reside outside of
› Paid biweekly every other Thursday
Connecticut, or who work at regional campuses, are
› Pay Calendars can be found on our website
strongly encouraged to participate.
How are paychecks distributed?
› Departments pick up checks in Payroll and
distribute to their employees
› Mailed to Department for Friday of pay week
delivery
› Checks are mailed to Regional Campuses for
Thursday delivery and distribution
› Avery Point, Stamford, Waterbury checks are mailed
for Friday delivery and distribution
payroll.uconn.edu
payroll.uconn.edu | Phone: 860-486-2423 | Budds Building, Room 334

Reviewing Your Paycheck
Tax Withholding
Review tax withholding
elections under Tax Data
Name & Address

Verify your name and
address is correct
Hours & Earnings

Detailed summary of biweekly
paycheck including hours paid
Taxes
and type of earnings Details Federal, and State
tax withholdings, as well as
FICA (MED and OASDI)
Reviewing Your Paycheck
Before Tax Deductions After Tax Deductions Leave Balances
Details before tax deductions such Details after tax deductions such Details accrued leave time and
as retirement, and health as parking entitlements vacation and sick for
insurance those who complete a timesheet
Core-CT Overview
Logging in to Core-CT
› https://ess.uconn.edu/
› NETID and password
› Do not share your NETID and password
Two Factor Authentication

› https://iam.uconn.edu/two-factor/
› Cannot login to Core-CT without
establishing Two Factor Authentication

Employee Self-Service
Employee Self Service

› Updating tax elections
› Changing your address
› Review benefit elections
› Update/Add direct deposit
› View paystubs
› Obtain your W2

Core-CT Timesheet
Completing Your Timesheet
› Submit by COB Friday of pay week
› Supervisor approval by COB Monday of “off” pay
week
› No timesheet/no approval = NO PAY
› Time and Labor job aides
https://ess.uconn.edu/core-ct-resource-page/

I-9 and Tax Forms
New Hire
› Must complete section 1 of Form I-9 by date of hire
› The federal Form W4 should be completed, if no
form default to highest tax rate
› The Form CTW4 should be completed, if no form
default to highest rate
› The direct deposit form should be completed
Transfers from another State Agency

› Must still complete the Form I9
› Tax elections and direct deposit will remain the same
Continuous Employment at UConn

› If no break in service we do not need a new Form I9
› Tax elections and direct deposit will remain the same
Rehire
› Must complete a new or reverified Form I9
Completing Your Tax Forms
Federal Form W4
› https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf
IRS withholding calculator

› https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-
withholding-calculator
Form CTW4
› https://portal.ct.gov/-
/media/DRS/Forms/2019/Withholding/2019-
CT-W4.pdf?la=en
Nonresident aliens
› Contact Jennifer Martin at
jennifer.m.martin@uconn.edu
Payroll Information
Additional Resources
› https://payroll.uconn.edu/
› https://www.irs.gov/
› https://portal.ct.gov/drs
› https://ess.uconn.edu/core-ct-
resource-page/
› https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/fi
les/files/form/i-9.pdf Jennifer Martin
Jennifer.m.martin@uconn.edu
Payroll Fax: 860-486-4296

Parking Services
3 Discovery Drive (Central Warehouse Building), Storrs Campus
park.uconn.edu | parkingservices@uconn.edu | Phone: (860) 486-4930

General Parking Information
Permits are required:

› Monday – Friday
› 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 24/7 in some areas
› Parking Charges are Payroll Deducted
Parking is available:
› South Garage ($22.09)
› Area 2 (Based on Salary, Campus and Bargaining Unit)
› Area 3 (Free) on Outskirts – UConn Shuttle bus
available at no charge (www.transpo.uconn.edu)
› Regional Campuses (Area 2 rates)
› Lost & Stolen form (keycards)

Parking Permit Information
Parking Permits are VIRTUAL:

› Permits can be purchased in the Online Portal
› No physical permits will be distributed
› Parking Enforcement is via License Plate Recognition
(LPR)
› Your license plate is your permit. Please enter it
correctly in the online application
› Multiple vehicles can be associated with your permit
but only one can park on campus at a time
› Permits will be perpetual and will not expire as long
as you are employed by the University and do not
have 2 or more past due parking citations
Keep vehicle information updated via Email or

webform.

Where Not to Park
No Parking Areas
› Handicap
› Fire Lanes PLEASE NOTE:
› Sidewalks Visit www.parking.uconn.edu for
Construction Updates Impacting
› Lawns Parking Lots
› Dirt Areas
› Tow Zones
› Otherwise Signed
Handicapped Spaces
› State-Issued Permits required along with UConn Parking Permit
› $150 Fine for Handicap Parking Violation

Tickets & Approval Process
Pay or appeal all tickets within 14 days

to avoid additional charges – They Don’t
Go Away.
Appeals Process
- Appeal within 14 days
- Written appeals submitted in the Online
Portal
- Verbal appeals may be requested upon
denial of written appeal IF additional
information can be provided

QUESTIONS?
Visit park.uconn.edu for complete rules and
regulations, parking map, additional information.

Break – 10/15 minutes
Your Husky One Card
One Card Office, Student Union, Room 228
onecard.uconn.edu | onecard@uconn.edu | Phone: (860) 486-3129

One Card Office
Husky One Card - One Card, Many Services
01 What is the Husky One Card?
02 How do I obtain a Husky One Card?
03 What are Husky Bucks?
04 What if I lose my Husky One Card?
05 Questions?
onecard.uconn.edu | Phone: (860) 486-3129 | Student Union, Room 228

One Card Office
What is the Husky One Card?
› It’s Your Official UConn ID

› Building/Lab Door Access
› Husky Bucks Account
› Tax exemption
- at dining facilities operated by UConn
› Discounts
› Recreation Facility Access
- with membership purchase
› University Library Card
› Travel on the Local City Bus (WRTD)
(WRTD – Willimantic Regional Transportation Department)

One Card Office
Information on Your One Card Do not punch a hole in your One Card!
› The One Card Office has cardholders available at no cost to you.
Front of Your One Card: Back of Your One Card: Credential #

Your PeopleSoft # or NetID › These numbers are unique to your One Card
› This is NOT your Employee ID# › Provide these numbers to your Door Access
Administrator when necessary to gain access to
assigned buildings and labs
1234567
Proximity Smartcard
Number Number
00002 6A*01001 11102030772-2

One Card Office
How to Obtain your One Card
If you know your NetID:
01  You can upload your government issued ID and head shot photo at onecard.uconn.edu today
 If you have not received your NetID and receive it at a later date after your Orientation, you will still be able to
upload your photos
Once your photo has been approved:

02  If you wish to have your One Card mailed, please send a detailed email to onecard@uconn.edu including your full
name, PeopleSoft Number/NetID and proper mailing address
 If you wish to pick up your One Card in person at the Storrs Campus, please visit the One Card Office during office
hours
03
Upon receipt of your One Card:
 If you have received your One Card through the mail, upon receipt, you will need to activate your One Card at
onecard.uconn.edu prior to using it at any UConn campus.
 If you have received your One Card in person, the One Card is immediately active, and no further action is
required

One Card Office
What are Husky Bucks – Campus Cash
Husky Bucks is a dollar for dollar debit- like

account on your Husky One Card.
› Husky Bucks never expire
› Cash withdrawals are not permitted
› Refundable when you separate from
UConn
› Tax exemption at dining facilities operated
by UConn
› Use at UConn Bookstore

One Card Office
Husky Bucks – Campus Cash
Where to get Husky Bucks:

› The One Card Office Website
- Using MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
› At Husky Bucks Cash Deposit Terminals

- Student Union, Library, and Bookstore
› Through your Personal Bank’s Online Bill

Pay System
- Payee is “UConn Husky Bucks”
- Account Number is your PeopleSoft Number
or NetID (found on the front of your Husky One
Card)

One Card Office
Husky One Card - One Card, Many Services
Husky One Cards are produced at

the Storrs Campus
Location:
Student Union, Rm 228
2110 Hillside Road, U-3244
Storrs, CT 06269
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8am-4pm

One Card Office
Regional Campus Locations
Each regional campus has a designated office that distributes the One Card to employees.
However, at this current time:

• Employees are to upload a government issued ID and a head shot photo at onecard.uconn.edu through the online photo
submission process
• Upon successfully uploading and receiving an approval email, employees should send a separate detailed email to
onecard@uconn.edu and include their full name, PeopleSoft Number/NetID and proper mailing address
• All One Cards are produced in the One Card Office on the Storrs Campus
• New employees have the option to either pick up their One Cards in person at the One Card Office located in the
Student Union on the Storrs campus, or have their One Cards mailed to the address they provide via email

One Card Office
Lost Your One Card?
01 Deactivate it at onecard.uconn.edu
02
Email the One Card Office to report your Husky One Card
lost and to provide the appropriate mailing address for the
replacement ID
$30 replacement fee
03 The replacement fee can be deposited into your Husky

Bucks account with a Credit/Debit Card at
onecard.uconn.edu
04
If necessary, please notify your door administrator that your
card credentials have been updated, if you have door access
to a building or a lab

One Card Office
Our website - a useful tool
USERNAME: YOUR NETID
CARDHOLDER PASSWORD: YOUR NETID PASSWORD
LOGIN
You
Report
Lost Card Add Husky Bucks to
Another’s Account
Online Photo
Submission

QUESTIONS?
onecard.uconn.edu
onecard@uconn.edu
860-486-3129
@HuskyBucks
/UConnOneCard
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8am-4pm

Human Resources
Employee Benefits Overview

Employee Benefits Overview
State Funded Benefit Plans

- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans
Employee Paid Supplemental Benefits

- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Retirement Savings

Medical & Dental Benefits Information
Who is Eligible
- Legally married spouse or civil union partner
- Children to age 26 for medical (end of year) and
age 19 for dental (end of month), unless disabled.
› Biological | Adopted Step | Support Ordered
› Guardianship (must live with you)
Important:
- You may only enroll dependents who are eligible
under the rules of the plan.
- As your family situation changes, be sure that the
people you have covered are still eligible.
- It can be a costly oversight if you continue to cover
an ineligible person.

Medical & Dental Benefits Information
Effective Date
- First of month following hire date
Changing Your Elections

- Annual open enrollment: Effective July 1 each year,
including Dental for Postdoctoral Research Associates
- Effective September 1 for Postdoctoral Research
Associates for Medical CTPP coverage
Life Event Examples
Qualifying Status Change/Life Event:
- Marriage
- Notify HR within 31 days
- Divorce/Legal Separation
- Changes effective first of the month following life event
- Birth/Adoption
date
- Loss of Coverage through
- Proof documentation required another source

Medical Plan Options from State BlueCare
Employees except Postdoctoral Research Associates

- Prime Plus POS
- Point of Enrollment (POE) Plus
- Point of Enrollment (POE)
- Point of Service (POS)
- Out of Area (available to non-CT residents only)
Postdoctoral Research Associates

- Connecticut Partnership Plan (CPP)

Key Benefit Features
Benefit
Prime Plus POS POE Plus and POE POS and Out of Area
Features
In-Network with PCP In-Network w/o Out-of- In-Network Only In-Network Out of
Referral PCP Referral Network Network
Annual Individual $0 for HEP compliant $1,000 $0 for HEP compliant $0 for HEP compliant $300
Deductible members members members
$350 for HEP non- $350 for HEP non- $350 for HEP non-
compliant members compliant members compliant members
Family $0 for HEP compliant $4,000 $0 for HEP compliant $0 for HEP compliant $900
members members members
$1,400 for HEP non- $350 per member for $350 per member for HEP
compliant members HEP non-compliant non-compliant members
members to a to a maximum of $1,400
maximum of $1,400

Key Benefit Features
Benefit Features Prime Plus POS POE Plus and POE POS and Out of Area
In-Network with PCP In-Network w/o PCP Out-of-Network In-Network Only In-Network Out of Network
Referral Referral
Outpatient Physician Plan pays 100% You pay 30% You pay 30% Center of Excellence: Center of Excellence: Plan You pay 20%
Visits, Walk-in Centers Plan pays 100% pays 100%
Preferred Provider: Preferred Provider:

$0 copay $0 copay
Network of Distinction Network of Distinction Tier 2

Tier 2 Provider: Provider:
$15 copay $15 copay
Preventive Care Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100% You pay 30% Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100% You pay 20%
Emergency Care $250 copay $250 copay $250 copay $250 copay $250 copay $250 copay
Diagnostic X-Ray and Preferred Provider: Preferred Provider: You pay 40% Preferred Provider: Preferred Provider: You pay 40%
Lab Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100%
Other location: Other location: Other location: Other location:

You pay 20% You pay 20% You pay 20% You pay 20%
Inpatient Hospital and Plan pays 100% You pay 30% You pay 30% Plan pays 100% Plan pays 100% You pay 20%
Physician

Comparing Plan Differences
POS POE POE Plus Prime Plus POS Out of Area
Out-Of-Network
Yes No No Yes Yes
Coverage
Primary Care
No No Yes Yes No
Physician Required
Specialist Referral
No No Yes Yes No
Required
State BlueCare
Network State BlueCare State BlueCare State BlueCare Out of Area
Prime
Participates with
Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Hartford Healthcare

2021-22 Bi-Weekly Medical Paycheck Deductions
Union New Hires (Hired After July 1, 2017
Medical Plans Employee Employee 1 Family Family Less Employed Spouse*
Prime Plus POS $35.35 $95.06 $121.97 $70.12
POE Plus $44.99 $121.38 $154.37 $84.41
POE $48.87 $136.82 $179.19 $94.36
POS $57.90 $155.69 $184.78 $102.48
Out-of- Area $61.42 $190.44 $222.76 $108.38
Non-Union
Medical Plans Employee Employee 1 Family Family Less Employed Spouse*
Prime Plus POS $70.70 $155.55 $190.91 $120.20
POE Plus $75.66 $166.46 $204.29 $128.63
POE $76.94 $169.28 $207.75 $130.80
POS $76.99 $169.38 $207.88 $130.88
Out of Area $104.04 $228.90 $280.93 $176.88
* FLES: Available when employee and spouse work for the state and have at least 1 child. One person enrolls in Employee Only coverage and the other enrolls self and
child(ren) in FLES. Must be enrolled in same medical plan.
Important Note: If you do not enroll in HEP, you pay an additional $46.15 per paycheck for coverage.
Health Enhancement Program (HEP)
Participating Saves you Money
› No added premium cost Not Participating Costs You Money
› No plan deductible for in-network care › Additional premium cost of $46.15 per paycheck
› No out of pocket costs for: › In-network deductible of $350 individual to a $1,400
- Physicals family maximum
- Eye exams once every two years
- Dental cleanings - up to two per year
New Hires have until December 31st of the

Additional incentive for members with:
year following hire date to be in
› Diabetes (Type 1 or 2) compliance.
› Asthma or COPD Non-Compliance
› Heart disease/heart failure › Given notice and opportunity to rectify
› Can re-enroll the start of the next month
› Hypertension (high blood pressure)
› Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
- Waived co-payment for office visits View HEP information online at www.cthep.com
- Lower prescription co-pays
- $100 annual compliance payment

2021 HEP Preventive Care Requirements
* Dental cleanings are required for family members who are participating in one of the state dental plans (or as recommended by your physician.
State of Connecticut Preferred Lists
If you see an In-Network Specialist designated as

If you receive care at a PREFERRED LAB or
PREFERRED PROVIDER: $15 copayment is waived.
IMAGING CENTER: $0 cost to you.
Current Specialties Include:

Examples Include:
- Allergy & Immunology - Rheumatology
- X-rays - Bloodwork
- Orthopedic Surgery - Ophthalmology
- MRIs - Urine Tests
- OB/GYN - Gastroenterology
- Stool Tests - CT Scans
- Ear, Nose & Throat - Urology
- Cardiology - Endocrinology

Pharmacy Benefits through Caremark
Maintenance and Non-Maintenance Drugs
Same Cost for 30 or 90 Day Supply More Savings
For chronic conditions covered by HEP’s disease

TIER 1: Preferred Generic $5 education and counseling program:
$ 0 copay for Tier 1 (generic)
$ 5 copay for Tier 2 (preferred)
TIER 2: Non-Preferred Generic $10
$ 12.50 copay for Tier 3 (non-preferred)
TIER 3: Preferred Brand Name $25

Mandatory 90-Day Supply for Maintenance Medications
TIER 4: Non-Preferred Brand › Caremark mail order pharmacy, or

$40
Name
› Maintenance drug network pharmacy
If your physician certifies the brand $25

name drug is medically necessary.

Where to Find Benefits Information

Concierge Services

Information from Anthem

Postdoctoral Research Associates Medical Plan
2021-2022 Biweekly Premiums
Employee Only $25.48
Employee + 1 $51.73
Family $75.68
Rates are subject to change each year on

September 1st and are communicated
during the annual open enrollment.

Dental Plan Options
Cigna is the Dental Carrier for all State of Connecticut Employee Dental Plans
BASIC PLAN ENHANCED PLAN DENTAL HMO TOTAL CARE DENTAL HMO
› Any dentist › Network of dentists › Primary care dentist required › Primary care dentist required
› No deductible › Can use non-network dentists, › Referrals to specialists › Referrals to specialists
subject to higher out-of-pocket
› Coinsurance based on services › In-network services only › In-network services only
costs
› No annual maximum › No deductible › No deductible
› $25/$75 annual deductible
› No coverage for orthodontia › No annual maximum › No annual maximum
› Coinsurance based on services
› Schedule of copayments for › Coinsurance Structure
› Annual maximum
services
$3000/person › Orthodontia is a covered
› Orthodontia is a covered service
› Lifetime orthodontic coverage
service
$1,500 per person
Contact Cigna at 1-800-244-6224 or visit cigna.com/stateofct for specific plan details and costs.

Dental Plan Bi-Weekly Payroll Deductions
Dental Plan Employee Employee Family FLES

+1
Basic $0 $12.27 $12.27 $6.29
Enhanced $0 $10.37 $10.37 $5.31
Dental HMO $0 $4.10 $5.81 $2.39
Total Care Dental HMO $0 $5.11 $7.25 $2.99
FLES: Available when employee and spouse work for the state and have at least 1 child. One person enrolls
in Employee Only coverage and the other enrolls self and child(ren) in FLES. Must be enrolled in same
dental plan.

Life Insurance Through Dearborn National
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE (Contributory Plan) | SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (Employee-Paid)
Basic Life Insurance

› Coverage amount based on salary
› Reduced amount of insurance continued at no cost in
retirement
Supplemental Life Insurance

› Available to AAUP, UCPEA and Unclassified Employees
› Must be enrolled in basic life insurance
› Coverage amounts from $5,000 to $50,000
- No evidence of good health required if you enroll

within 31 days of hire.
- Effective date is six months following hire date.

Enrolling in Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
HR emails you enrollment You enroll for benefits online Carriers mail benefit ID cards You review deductions for
instructions using ebenefits in Core-CT to your home accuracy
› HR verifies your hire transaction in › Upload proof documents required › Anthem for medical/prescription › Paychecks can be viewed in Core-
State system (Core-CT), which can for dependents you are enrolling CT
› CIGNA for dental
take up to 10 days
› A system-generated confirmation › Initial deductions may be higher to
› Contact Health Navigator if
› HR sends an email to your UConn statement will be emailed to you make up for missed paycheck
services are needed prior to
account notifying you of the after HR processes your deductions
receipt of cards
system availability and instructions enrollment
› Basic and Supplemental Life
for enrolling
› Review the statement and notify Insurance deductions will not
› A job aid for enrolling in benefits is HR of any changes within the appear until 6 months following
available at www.ess.uconn.edu printed deadline your hire date
› FLES elections cannot be made
online; contact HR
Additional Forms to Employee Service Information Form

Complete: US Veteran Status Form CO-1300B Retiree Health Fund Form
- List any prior State of CT employment

Employee-Paid Supplemental Benefits
LIFE | DISABILITY
Life Insurance
- Term Life Insurance through Dearborn National ¹
- Aetna Universal Life Insurance ¹
Short Term Disability Insurance

- The Hartford ¹
- Colonial Life Insurance Company ¹
- Lincoln National
Long Term Disability Insurance through The
Hartford ¹
¹ Deadlines for guaranteed issue

More Employee-Paid Supplemental Benefits
AUTO | HOMEOWNERS | FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNTS | TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT
Auto and Homeowner Insurance

- Metropolitan Casualty & Property Insurance Company &
Affiliates
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- Travelers
Flexible Spending Accounts through Total

Administrative Services Corporation (TASC)
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- MEDFLEX
- Must enroll within 31 days of hire date
Qualified Transportation Account through Total

Administrative Services Corporation (TASC)

Retirement Benefits
Retiree Health Benefits Retiree Life Insurance
Paid by the State of CT 50% of Basic Life Insurance

- Employees contribute 3% of pay for 15 years
- Must be enrolled in Basic amount just prior to retirement
- Exemptions available for those who have lifetime
Life at time of retirement - If 25 or more years of service
retiree health benefits through former employment
- Pro-rated amount if less than
- Vested in benefit after 15 years of service 25 years of service
- Under age 65: same medical and dental benefit
options as active employees
- Age 65+ Medicare replacement plan
- Highly subsidized by State
- Contributions will be refunded to employees who leave
State service prior to 15 years, upon request
*Postdoctoral Research Associates not eligible

Retirement Benefits
Retirement Plans
- New hires: SERS Tier IV
- AAUP, UCPEA, and unclassified employees can

waive participation in SERS Tier IV by electing
one of the following options:
- Hybrid Tier IV
- Alternate Retirement Program (ARP)
- Teachers’ Retirement (available only to
prior members of CT Teachers’ Retirement
who have yet to retire)
- J1 and F1 visa holders are ineligible for

retirement benefits

SERS Tier IV
Defined Benefit Plan
- Contributory Plan
- Employees pay 5% pre-tax
- Hazardous duty employees pay 8% pre-tax
- Can be increased by up to 2% in years that the state pension
fund underperforms
- Funds are professionally managed by State
- Monthly lifetime payments in retirement based on formula (not
fund performance):
- 1.3% x years of service x average earnings (highest 5 years) =
annual income starting at normal retirement
- Service purchase opportunities
- Prior military service
- Service at CT municipality
- Full-time service in another state with reciprocity

SERS Tier IV
Added Feature: Defined Contribution Benefit

- You contribute 1% that is matched by the State
- Contributions go into an account at Prudential
that you manage
- Balance becomes available to you at retirement

SERS Tier IV
When you leave state service
- Less than 3 years of service: Refund of your contributions, forfeit state

match
- Less than 10 years of service: Refund of your contributions, including
state match
- After 10 years of service, but before retirement: Vested right to
retirement benefit starting as early as age 58
- Retirement eligibility:
- Minimum 10 years of service
- Normal retirement:
- Age 63 with 25 or more years of service
- Age 65 with 10 to 25 years of service
- Early retirement: Age 58

SERS Tier IV - Hybrid
Same as Tier IV with two differences:

1. One-time election to cash out. Payout formula:
- Your contributions, plus state match of 5% of
earnings, plus annual interest of 4%
2. Your contributions are 3% higher
- Employees pay 8%
- Can be increased by up to 2% in years that the
state pension fund underperforms

Alternate Retirement Program
Defined Contribution Plan
- Your pre-tax contribution, choice of 5% or 6.5%

- State contribution 6.5%
- Immediate vesting
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) included
- Account at Prudential that you manage
- Options at retirement
- Partial or lump-sum withdrawal
- Systematic withdrawal
- Annuity
- Rollover
- If you leave state service with less than 10 years
- Option to leave in or roll over to new employer plan
- If you leave state service with 10 or more years
- Must wait until age 55 to access funds

Postdoctoral Research Associate – ARP Retirement Option
Defined Contribution Plan

Postdoctoral Research Associates may enroll in
ARP at 5% employee contribution or may Waive
participation completely.
If you ENROLL:
- Your pre-tax contribution of 5%
- State contribution 6.5%
If you WAIVE:
- You waive the option to elect ARP in the future
under a Postdoc title
- Should you waive and be hired into Regular Payroll
full-time non-Postdoc position in the future, you
would be eligible to make an election out of the
available retirement plan options at that time

Retirement Election
Irrevocable election due by hire date
Things to consider:
- Do you anticipate working for the State for 10 or more years?
- SERS Tier IV and Hybrid requires 10 years to vest
- Do you have service that may be eligible for purchase under the SERS
options, such as military time?
- Are you likely to change employment to another State agency?

- If you become employed by a State agency that is not Higher
Education, you will have to change to SERS Tier IV, if not already
enrolled
- Do you prefer stability or flexibility?

- Formula-based payout versus accumulation based on investment
performance
- Monthly payments versus full access to funds

Supplemental Retirement Plans
403(b) & 457
- Pre-Tax Contributions
- Post-Tax Contributions (Roth)
- Convenient payroll deductions
- No State match
Thomas Shepherd, CRC®

Retirement Counselor | Prudential Retirement
280 Trumbull Street H16E, Hartford, CT 06103
phone: 860.331.3248
email: thomas.shepherd@prudential.com
Website: ctdcp.com

Human Resources Contact Information
Depot Campus Human Resources: 860-486-3034

9 Walters Ave. Fax Line: (860) 486-0378
Storrs, CT 06269-5075 Email: hr@uconn.edu

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