http://benefits.jhu.edu Benefits News Updates Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://benefits.jhu.edu/mychoices/retirement/index.cfm The Retirement Choice period for support staff which began on March 18 closed on May 2. The last choice you saved by the 11:59 p.m. deadline has been recorded and will take effect on July 1, 2011. A confirmation statement will be mailed to all eligible support staff by mid May. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 38 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/events.cfm Pick up the pace for spring! Join your fellow co-workers for a one mile walk from 12-1 pm at Bayview on May 10, East Baltimore on May 12, Eastern on May 17 and Homewood on May 17. Participating employees will receive a complimentary bottle of water and FREE give-away (while supplies last). View the upcoming events calendar on the Benefits website for details. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 37 http://benefits.jhu.edu/resources/forms.cfm#fsa April 30, 2011 is the deadline for submitting 2010 claims to WageWorks for your health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Eligible health care and dependent care expenses must have been incurred by December 31, 2010. Participants with remaining balances will need to complete the appropriate Pay Me Back form in order to receive reimbursement. Claims must be postmarked or submitted by fax to WageWorks no later than April 30, 2011 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 35 http://benefits.jhu.edu/mychoices/retirement/documents/RetirementChoiceResourceSchedule.pdf The Retirement Choice period for eligible support staff which began on March 18 has been extended. The deadline has been moved from April 15 to May 2 at 11:59 p.m. Additional resources are being provided during this time including hands-on computer labs with Benefits staff at selected campus locations and a new educational session being offered on "Making the Right Choice". Registration is not required. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 36 http://hrnt.jhu.edu/newswire/ Read the latest edition of the HR NewsWire to learn more about Retirement Choice for support staff, upcoming Retirement Choice Town Halls and the annual Prudential mailing of support staff pension statements. Also included are resources and tools which all faculty and staff can utilize in planning for a healthy financial future. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 34 http://hrnt.jhu.edu/newswire/ Get the latest in benefits news by reading the new online human resources newsletter, HR NewsWire. This month's issue focuses on the recently announced retirement choice for eligible support staff and is loaded with educational articles to help everyone plan for a healthy financial future. You will also find valuable tips on using your healthcare flexible spending account in 2011. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 33 http://benefits.jhu.edu/mychoices/retirement/index.cfm The university recently announced a new 403(b) retirement plan for support staff which will take effect July 1, 2011. If you are a support staff member, you may have an important choice to make about how you will accrue future retirement benefits with the university. For more information on upcoming Retirement Choice (March 18-April 15, 2011), click on the myChoices tab in the upper right. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 31 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/iPadWinnerFlyer.pdf We'd like to thank everyone who attended a Financial Education Series seminar. Participants were automatically entered into a drawing for a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi capability. Congratulations go out to our randomly selected winners and the winners from the department with the highest percentage of attendance by size. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 30 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/retirement/ This past fall, the university partnered with TIAA-CREF to host a Financial Education Seminar series across our multiple campuses. Participation and interest in the seminars has been overwhelming and we are pleased to share with you that the series is now available online. Those of you who want to review the presentations again or who were unable to attend in-person can now view the new online Benefits FastFacts on the Benefits website. The seminars, designed specifically for Johns Hopkins University employees, provide strategies to help you reach your retirement savings goal no matter where you are in your life or career. Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 28 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/decemberbenefitsnews.pdf Read the last Benefits News issue for 2010 and get the new year off to a good start. Learn about the benefits confirmation statement on its way to your home and find out who will be getting new insurance cards in 2011. Stay current on IRS limits for 403(b), 457, health care flexible spending accounts and pre-tax commuting-to-work plans. View our new online Benefits FastFacts of the Retirement Education series and prepare for your financial future. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/2011AnnualEnrollmentClosedAnnouncement.pdf Online annual enrollment for university faculty and staff ended on November 9. All full-time benefits eligible employees will receive a confirmation of their enrollment by mail in mid December. If you determine after receiving your confirmation statement that your enrollment is not correct, you must submit a correction in writing by December 31 as outlined in the procedure provided here. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 26 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/mychoices Annual enrollment for 2011 benefits will take place from Friday, October 22 through Tuesday, November 9. This is your once a year opportunity to make changes to your benefit elections. Remember, your health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts will NOT carry forward into 2011 unless you actively re-elect them. The enrollment site which is supported by Internet Explorer is accessible through this newsfeed and the myChoices tab in the upper right of the Benefits homepage. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 24 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/2011BenefitsUpdates.pdf If you were unable to attend one of the scheduled update sessions provided by the Benefits Service Center in September, the presentation slides are available for reference here. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 25 https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=JHUI10E&OID=130 Join us this fall for an exciting new retirement seminar series being launched in partnership with TIAA-CREF. In today's uncertain economic times, it is important to be well-informed so you are better prepared to take control of your financial future. Designed specifically for JHU employees, the seminars being offered across our campus are "JHU Retirement 101", "Staying On Track in a Volatile Market" and the "Life Stages" series. Attend a Financial Education Seminar and you'll receive a complimentary gift, refreshments and a chance to win an iPad! Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 23 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/2011AEBenefitFairsBenefitsNewsSept2010.pdf Begin preparing for annual benefits enrollment by attending an upcoming benefits fair at the Homewood campus on September 24 or at the East Baltimore campus on September 28. Our theme this year is "Get Fit for Family, for Retirement, for Life!". Take control of your future by getting physically fit for your family as well as financially fit for retirement. Visit with representatives from many of our vendors, various JHU departments and the Benefits Service Center to learn ways to start getting your health and finances in shape for 2011 and for Life! Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 22 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/BenefitsNewsSeptember2010.pdf Read the current issue of Benefits News and begin your planning for annual enrollment, October 22-November 9, 2010. Get information on our upcoming Benefits Fairs and the 2011 Benefits Update Sessions being offered across JHU campuses. Save the dates for the Step Out:Walk to Fight Diabetes and the kick-off Lunch and Learn to understand more about this prevalent but combatable disease. Add the new Retirement Education Seminar Series to your fall calendar and prepare for your financial future. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 21 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/2011AnnualEnrollmentBenefitUpdatesSchedule.pdf Begin your planning for upcoming annual enrollment and attend one of the Benefits Updates on "What's New for 2011" being held throughout September. Learn about the new voluntary vision plan with United Healthcare which is being introduced. Get the latest information on the effects of Health Care Reform on dependent eligibility and health care flexible spending accounts. Prior registration is not required. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 18 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/AmericanDiabetesAssociationLunchandLearn.pdf Did you know that every 20 seconds someone new is diagnosed with diabetes? Lunch and Learn with Dr. Sheldon Gottlieb, Senior Cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center on September 1 (Homewood campus) and September 15 (East Baltimore campus) to find out why diabetes can be called a "sweetheart of a disease." Lunch will be provided on a first come first served basis by Roche Diagnostics Accu-Chek, a leader in diabetic supplies. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 17 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/wellness/healthyliving.cfm The Office of Benefits Services sponsors wellness classes on the Homewood, Eastern and Candler campuses at a 50% discount to benefits eligible faculty and staff. New fall classes being offered include Weight Watchers at Work, Muscle Toning & Conditioning, Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga. Do something good for your health and register today! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 15 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/Benefits_News_JulyAugust_2010.pdf Read the summer edition of Benefits News to learn about the special July enrollment period to add eligible dependents up to age 26 to your JHU medical/dental plans, the premium increases effective July 1 and the new faculty orientation schedule. Also find out about wellness discounts offered by CareFirst BCBS, our successful Healthy@Hopkins Walks and upcoming dates for the JHU Benefits Fairs. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 14 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/documents/dependent_affidavit.pdf In accordance with the recently signed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), JHU is required to offer health insurance to employees’ children until age 26, provided the child does not have access to his/her own employer coverage. Effective July 1, 2010, the university has decided to extend this coverage through the end of the year in which the child turns 26. Faculty and Staff are being given a special 30-day enrollment opportunity from July 1-July 31, 2010 to add the eligible adult child to their plans. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 13 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/documents/BenefitsNewsJune2010.pdf Read the latest edition of Benefits News to find out about upcoming events such as the Johns Hopkins Baby Shower, the Johns Hopkins Picnic, the Pre-retirement Seminar for Support Staff and New Faculty Orientations. Learn about the special July enrollment period to add eligible dependents up to age 26 to your JHU plans and the premium increase effective July 1. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 12 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/tuition/grant.cfm The Tuition Grant Plan Application for the 2010-2011 academic year is now available on the Benefits Web site. Tuition Grant covers full-time undergraduate studies at an accreditated degree-granting institution for dependent children ages 18-23. It pays 50% of each dependent child's tuition and universal mandatory academic fees up to a maximum of one-half of the Hopkins' freshman undergraduate tuition. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 11 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/documents/2010FacStPremiums-Jan-July.pdf During annual enrollment last fall, the university announced its decision not to increase 2010 medical and dental premiums until July 1, 2010 due to the effective salary freeze. With July quickly approaching, we want to remind faculty and staff that the adjusted semi-monthly costs will be reflected in the July 15 pay. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 10 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/tuition/grant.cfm Letters were recently mailed to JHU parents of current participants in the Tuition Grant Plan requesting confirmation of their student's continuation in the program for the upcoming academic year. Signed forms should be faxed to the Office of Benefit Services at 443-997-6812 by May 31st to avoid delay in tuition payments. If your dependent student is a current participant and you did not receive a letter, please e-mail benefits@jhu.edu. Additional information regarding the Tuition Grant Plan can be found on the Benefits Web site. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 9 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/events.cfm Pick up the pace for Spring! Join your fellow colleagues on a one mile walk from 12-1 p.m. at a campus location listed. Participants will receive a free give a-way (while supplies last). Tues., May 25 at Eastern and Wed., May 26 at East Baltimore & Bayview. See the upcoming events calendar for details. Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 8 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/calendar/files/MetLife%20Retirewise%20Flyer%20May%202010.pdf Attend the MetLife Retirewise program, a series of four free seminars to help you plan for the retirement you've always wanted. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 7 http://www.benefits.jhu.edu/calendar/files/MetLife%20Retirewise%20Flyer%20May%202010.pdf Attend the MetLife Retirewise program, a series of four seminars to help you plan for the retirement you've always wanted. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 6 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/BenefitsNewsMay2010.pdf Read the latest edition of Benefits News for up-to-date information on the Total Rewards eStatement, Tuition Grant Plan for FY 2010-2011, MetLife Retirewise Seminars, Healthy@Hopkins Walks and Medco Health Store. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 5 http://totalrewards.jhu.edu Full-time faculty and staff who were benefits eligible prior to 12/01/09 can now access their personal eStatement for 2009 as well as their current 2010 elections by visiting the Total Rewards Web site. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2 http://benefits.jhu.edu/documents/townhallschedule.pdf Attend a town hall meeting to discuss the University’s total rewards strategy and the annual Total Rewards eStatement. You will be introduced to new channels of communications and resources, as well as, gain a basic education around the University’s retirement plans in preparation for upcoming changes. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 3 http://benefits.jhu.edu/wellness/prevention.cfm#hra Prepare for a healthy you by completing your confidential HRA. The online survey generates a personal wellness profile to help you understand your health risks and stay healthy. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 4 http://gazette.jhu.edu/2010/05/03/human-resources-views-new-health-care-bill/ Read the recently published article from the Gazette to learn more about the provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law. 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