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July 15, 2019 Human Resources News & Information News you need Changes to 403(b) Retirement Plan vesting The University of Delaware is offering immediate vesting upon employment for eligible participants in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Full-time, benefited, 403(b) match-eligible employees not covered by the Delaware State Employees’ Pension Plan are able to participate. This change will apply retroactively to Jan. 1, 2018. This means that all faculty and staff at the University will now be fully vested in their employer matching contributions at all times. Learn more about the University of Delaware 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Vision network expands National Vision Administrators’ network is expanding. Faculty and staff enrolled in the NVA vision plan will now be able to use their benefit at Pearle Vision, Sears Optical and Target Optical, in addition to the existing locations. Learn more. Expanded infertility coverage The State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC) voted to expand fertility care to the University’s state-sponsored medical benefits. Employees enrolled in the Highmark and Aetna plans can begin to utilize the expanded benefits effective Aug. 1, 2019. These include an increased lifetime maximum benefit, copays and coinsurance aligned with the plan in which the participant is enrolled and an increase in the maximum age to utilize fertility benefits, plus many other enhancements. Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the Statewide Benefits Office website to learn more. SurgeryPlus SurgeryPlus, a new, no-cost benefit, is now available to employees, non-Medicare retirees and their covered spouses and dependent children enrolled in an Aetna or Highmark Delaware non-Medicare health plan. SurgeryPlus will provide members with access to a premier network of high-performing surgeons for a wide variety of pre-planned, non-emergency surgical procedures, an advocate and financial incentives. Employees will receive welcome packets and cards at their home address. Lean more. FYI Featured jobs for UD employees View this month’s featured jobs on the “Current Opportunities for UD Employees” area of the HR Careers site: Talent development Class offerings To register for a class, click on the links below and choose the session that best fits your schedule.
UD Accessibility initiative The UD Accessibility initiative continues with training opportunities this summer. The initiative, as part of the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, is helping make the UD experience accessible to all students, faculty and staff and the broader community. HR will be scheduling the following instructor-led training in July and August:
Online training is also available through Access University. Work-life Employee Health and Wellbeing all-access membership Registration is open for the Employee Health and Wellbeing all-access membership, which includes a full year of employee fitness classes plus well-being and lifestyle improvement programs and competitions. Purchase an all-access membership. Employee Assistance Program Visit this month’s Health Advocate member newsletter for helpful tips including common sense rules for summer fun, how to protect yourself from the sun and ways to address substance abuse in the family.   In keeping with the University of Delaware's commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus, Human Resources works in close collaboration with the Vice Provost for Diversity and the Office of Equity and Inclusion to ensure our services meet the needs of our diverse community. This message has been approved by Wayne Guthrie, Vice President for Human Resources |