Announcements and Reminders

Did your child graduate in May?
Full-time student status is required to be eligible for the MU dental and vision plans. If your adult child graduated in May, coverage ran through May 31, 2013. Adult children are eligible for dental and vision coverage up to age 19. If they are enrolled in school as a full-time student, coverage can be continued up to age 25. Dependents graduating this past May continued coverage only through May 31, 2013.

They are eligible to continue coverage through COBRA effective June 1, 2013 for up to 36 months. Please notify the benefits department if your child graduated so applicable COBRA paperwork can be mailed in a timely manner.

IMPORTANT: It is the employee’s responsibility to notify Human Resources within 60 days of the event if your adult child no longer meets the criteria listed above. You will be held responsible for any claims paid during the period the dependent did not qualify for coverage. This qualifying event may also result in a tier level change in your own plan which can only be made at the time of notification; we cannot adjust this retroactively. Also, a tier level change may result in lowering your monthly insurance premiums.

Additional Benefit Information

Tax Treatment - Same-Sex Domestic Partner
Same-Sex Domestic Partner Affidavit for Insurance Enrollment

Preventative Verification for Wellness Initiatives

More information available in the Wellness area or this Frequently Asked Questions document.
MU Preventative Care Verification Form

Benefits that you don't pay for. They are free!

Employee Assistance Program through Aurora is confidential and accessible 24/7 by anyone living in your household. One assessment and up to five visits per incident at no charge. You do not need to have the MU health insurance. Call 800-236-3231.

All routine health, dental, and vision exams are co-pay, deductible, and coinsurance waived.

If you have the MU health insurance, consider visiting the Marquette Neighborhood Health Center. Routine and non-routine visits are free. Not feeling well at work or have a sick child? Call today at 414-933-9100.

The new Marquette Sports Rehabilitation Clinic is an approved in-network provider for physical therapy and rehabilitative services. Visit the website form more information.

Full-time employees receive basic life insurance at no charge. The policy is in the amount of the yearly salary rounded to the next thousand. Need to update your beneficiaries? Click here.

Benefits For Those Considering Marquette University

Marquette University has consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Work by MRA and Milwaukee Magazine. As you can see, we offer a generous benefit package to our employees. Feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Summary of Benefits (Staff)
Summary of Benefits (Faculty)
Benefits take effect on your date of hire. No waiting period if you submit applicable benefit enrollment forms within 30 days of your employment.
Full-time regular employees are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
Full-time temporary employees with a one year contract (academic or calendar) are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
Part-time regular employees are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. There are no premium contributions from Marquette University. Employees who participate in any of these benefits are responsible for the full premium. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
Part-time temporary employees will have access to a limited number of voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.

Benefits Current Employees Have Access To

Marquette University has consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Work by MRA and Milwaukee Magazine. Marquette University is proud to offer generous benefit options to our employees. Take a look around and if you have any further questions, we invite you to contact a member of the benefits team.

Primary Benefits

Health Insurance	Contact UMR at (800) 826-9781 to find in-network doctors, order new insurance cards, claim inquiries, and covered benefits. Available M-F during business hours. Contact UMR at (800) 808-4424 to pre-notify or pre-authorize a procedure. Available M-F during business hours. prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance	Contact Delta Dental at (800) 236-3713.
Vision Insurance	Contact VSP at (800) 877-7195.
Basic & Optional Life Insurance	Contact Human Resources for information about your coverage level and eligibility to increase coverage.
Short-term Disability	Reference the University Policy on this benefit.
Long-term Disability	Contact Human Resources for information about your eligibility and current benefit level.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)	Contact the Employee Benefits Corporation at (800) 346-2126.

Voluntary Benefits

Marquette Retirement Plan	Learn more about your TIAA-CREF 403(b) and the two investment options we offer eligible employees. Income Options Staying on Track in a Volatile Market 5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors
Leaves of Absences	Do you need time away from work? Review our leave of absence policies to find an option for your situation.
MetLaw Legal Insurance	Enrollment is restricted to new hire (30 days) and annual enrollment (late October).
Tuition Remission	All tuition remission and FACHEX questions should be directed to Octavio (Cas) Castro, Vice President of Human Resources.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)	Contact Aurora 24/7 at (800) 236-3231. You can connect with a professional EAP counselor to schedule a consultation who can link you with specialized services for stress (work, relationships, financial), alcohol or drug abuse (yours or a family member’s), and/or balancing work and family.
Long-term Care	Marquette University has partner with Northwestern Mutual and John Handcock to assist employees in finding long-term care for themselves, parents or other family members. Employees have the option of having premiums deducted through their paycheck and this can be coordinated through Northwestern or John Handcock and Marquette's Payroll Department. Long-term Care FAQ Contact John Hancock at (800) 377-7311. Contact Northwestern Mutual at (414) 271- 3242.
MetPay Auto & Home Insurance Discounts	Receive special discounts that could save you money and convenient payment options including payroll deduction. Auto & Home Insurance Flyer Renter's Insurance Flyer Contact MetLife at (800) 438-6388 for a quote.
Employee Discounts	Did you know Marquette University employees can get discounts at local hotels, attractions and even cellular companies. Click below to see where you can save money. (Note: You must be on campus to access the Department of Purchasing's Website.)

Benefits For Marquette Retirees

Retirement is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. The benefits team is proud to offer several educational opportunities and resources for you to explore in order to make educated decisions for your retirement plan.

Social Security and Medicare

See the upcoming events schedule for information on group sessions on understanding retirement healthcare and understanding social security in retirement being offered on the MU campus in fall 2013.
Contact a Social Security Administration office three months prior to your 65th birthday. The nearest office to Marquette University is the blue federal building located on 4th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Appointments are recommended.

Internal Marquette University process to retire

Give your department at least a two week notice. We recommend giving a two to three month notice to ensure all of your questions are answered and all of your benefit-related paperwork is processed prior to your actual effective date of retirement.
Your supervisor or business manager will complete a "termination form"
A member of the benefits team will receive your "termination form" and will contact you directly regarding retiree status eligibility and any applicable paperwork you may need.
Still have questions about the procedure? Click here to view a schematic diagram of the process.

Time line and resources to remember

Vendor	Contact Information	Notification Time line
Medicare and Social Security	www.ssa.gov (800) 772-1213	3 - 4 months prior to retirement or turning age 65
TIAA-CREF	www.tiaa-cref.org (800) 842-2776	2 – 3 months prior to retirement or withdrawing funds
Marquette University: Tenure Buy-Out and Emeritus Status	Office of the Provost, Faculty Handbook	Prior to Dec. 1 of the final academic year.
Marquette University: Benefits	Department of Human Resources, Employee Benefits (414) 288-7305	2 – 3 months prior to your last day of work
Benefits that Cease on your Last Day of Employment	Basic Life Optional Life Long Term Disability Flexible Spending (FSA health care expenses must be incurred on or before the last day of employment; employees have a 90 day run-out period to submit for reimbursement)
Benefits that Cease at the End of the Month	Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
Marquette Retiree Library Benefits link
Marquette Employee Wellness Link
*Italicized benefits are COBRA eligible. Employees may elect a continuation of current coverage under COBRA for up to 18 months. See COBRA rate sheet for pricing.

TIAA-CREF 403(b) Retirement Accounts

You have the option of either leaving your funds in your 403(b) account upon your retirement until you wish to draw from your balance, rollover your funds into another account, or choose from one of several distribution options. Call TIAA-CREF at (800) 842-2776 for more information. Link to the TIAA-CREF area on the benefits website.
If you are a faculty member and are considering the contract buyout implications and your TIAA-CREF 403(b) contract, you should make an appointment our TIAA-CREF individual consultant by calling (800) 842-2005 ex. 255674.
See the upcoming events schedule for individual TIAA-CREF counseling sessions available to you by appointment only each month on the MU campus.

Tenured Faculty

Emeritus retiree benefit synopsis
The University will buy out a faculty member's tenure if the faculty member holds tenure and is eligible for retirement from Marquette University. Please read the specific Tenure Buy-Out Policy to review all of the conditions
Faculty members must apply for a buy-out no later than Dec. 1 of the academic year that will be his/her final year of full-time employment.
All buy-outs will have a retirement date immediately following the last day of the contract. E.g. If the final, full-time contract ends May 23, the effective retirement date would be May 24.
Benefit coverage for a faculty member in his/her terminal year expires the final day of the terminal contract month. E.g. If the final, full-time contract ends May 23, health, dental, and vision coverage would continue through May 31.
The rank of emeritus may be conferred upon a retiring tenured faculty member or a retiring academic administrator whom the university designates in recognition of the sustained high quality performance shown throughout his/her career. Nominations and/or applications are coordinated through the Office of the Provost.

Employee Wellness at Marquette University

Preventative Verification for Wellness Initiatives

Employees are encouraged to be current with their recommended age and gender specific preventative screenings (measured from November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013). Verification with these recommended screenings MAY impact your 2014 premium contributions. Helpful links are below.

Preventive Care

Marquette University’s health, dental, and vision plans offer preventive care at 100% when in-network providers are visited.

Health:

Routine physical exams waive any applicable co-pays and deductible.
Immunizations
Routine Diagnostic Tests, Lab & X-rays
Routine Mammograms
Pap Test and Pelvic Exams
PSA Test and Prostate Exams
Routine Colonoscopy (From age 50)
For a complete list of preventive care benefits, please review the Summary Plan Description

Dental: Two free cleaning per year, per covered member (deductible waived).

Vision: One free well-vision exam per year, per covered member (co-pay waived).

Wellness

Marquette University's wellness mission is to develop a well workplace in accordance with national guidelines and regulations.

Employee Wellness Web site

Webinars from UMR on Healthy Living

Developing a Healthy Vision
Heart Disease Prevention
Control Your Asthma
You Don't Know What CAN Hurt You
Family Fitness Fun

Additional Information Regarding Your Marquette Benefits

Archived Benefit Newsletters

Winter 2013 Benefit News-a quarterly publication

Spring 2013 Benefit News-a quarterly publication

Health Care Reform Information

In response to the many requests from employees to develop easy to read (and understand) information pertaining to Health Care Reform, we are launching a communications campaign called “In a Nutshell”. Below are the first four flyers which address three issue a piece.

Health care reform, specifically the Affordable Care Act (ACA), consists of a multitude of provision that will change health insurance insurance for many Americans. As ACA is still very new, parts of it may be subject to ongoing interpretation and revision.

Health Care Reform In a Nutshell Issue 1

Health Care Reform In a Nutshell Issue 2

Health Care Reform In a Nutshell Issue 3

Health Care Reform In a Nutshell Issue 4

Coming Soon, In A Nutshell Issue 5

Accruals

Are you confused about how you are accruing and can use sick, vacation and short-term disability benefits, if applicable? Click on one of the links below for more information.

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Short-term Disability

Floating Holiday

MU Holiday Calendar

Additional Benefit Information and Links:

Tuition Remission Policy

Payroll Department Website

All Human Resources Policies and Procedure Documents

Terminating Employment with Marquette University

If you are terminating your employment with Marquette, here is a document that will guide you in how your benefits will cease.

Termination Facts in Regards to Employee Benefits

Dropping Your Insurance Benefits

Voluntary Drop Guidelines

Workers Compensation questions click here to view the Risk Management Website and Frequently Asked Questions guide.

Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth

Employee Development Site

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