http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/ News about Benefits from Staff Council News en-us Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:51:13 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4691/Chancellor-meets-with-the-IUPUI-Staff-Council http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4691/Chancellor-meets-with-the-IUPUI-Staff-Council Chancellor Charles Bantz met with the IUPUI Staff Council at their meeting on May 19.  Please see the Chancellor's discussion of this meeting from his From the Desk of the Chancellor message of May 24, 2010. newscenter.iupui.edu/4690/From-the-Desk-of-the-Chancellor-May-24-2010100511 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4407/2009-Staff-Satisfaction-Survey http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4407/2009-Staff-Satisfaction-Survey The 2009 Staff Satisfaction Survey has been released by by Office of Information Management and Institutuional Research (IMIR).  Use the link below to browse the survey results. http://imir.iupui.edu/surveys/reports/default.aspx/STF/STF_SAT/64/3/2009 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4318/Shortterm-Disability-Insurance http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4318/Shortterm-Disability-Insurance Representing the voice of our staff, the IUPUI Staff Council has fought to have Short-Term Disability insurance offered for many years. We realize a need exists for this type of insurance as many of our fellow staff members have had to endure financial hardships because of lost pay when they were unable to work because of an injury, extended illness or pregnancy. The countless hours of hard work put in by many Staff Council members over the years paid off this year as the University was able to put together a packet of optional plans that included Short Term Disability. Implementation of a Short-Term Disability plan requires a minimal percentage of employee participation, as the insurance company wants to be profitable and considerable usage is expected. As such, there needs to be a significant amount of employees enrolled to cover the expected usage. Initially the insurance company wanted 30% of all eligible staff enrolled before the plan would be offered. Through negotiations by the University, the minimum employee participation was lowered even further to 20% and the plan was offered to all eligible staff during a special enrollment period which was extended to ensure all eligible employees were given the opportunity to enroll. Unfortunately only 8% (876) of eligible employees enrolled in the plan and as a result the program will not become effective this year. There is a definite need for this insurance and the number of employees that enrolled in the plan does not accurately reflect the number of employees in need of the plan as there are many factors present that may have prevented employees from enrolling. The plan was offered during a period that will go into the record books as being one of the worst economic times in the history of America. Many of our fellow employees have spouses and family members without jobs during this time of record unemployment. No raises were given as inflation continues. When one has to decide between putting food on the table and paying an insurance premium, regardless of the need for the insurance, the choice is obvious. Because of these factors, we will not give up the fight. It took many months of planning by the University to offer the Short-Term Disability insurance and we will have to provide reasonable assurance of sufficient enrollment before the University will commit the time needed for another offering of Short-Term Disability. We will continue to be a voice for our employees and we will continue to pursue Short-Term Disability considering 876 staff members enrolled in the plan with many more in need that were unable to enroll at this time. To lend your voice to this cause, please add a comment at this site: http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/contact/feedback.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4239/New-IU-Voluntary-Benefits-Program http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/4239/New-IU-Voluntary-Benefits-Program Indiana University is pleased to offer the IU Voluntary Benefits Program, a new array of optional benefits available to all full-time Academic and Staff employees, and part-time (50% FTE or greater) appointed employees. (Some plans are also available to Graduate Assistants and Retirees.) Employees pay 100 percent of the cost for plans in the program; however, the group rates are more affordable than what one would pay as an individual, and premiums for most plans can be paid for by a single, after-tax payroll deduction. The program is administered by Marsh Voluntary Benefits (not associated with Marsh Supermarkets), and offers the following products: Long-Term Care Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance (full-time Staff employees only) Critical Illness Insurance Vision Wear Program Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance (enrollment available beginning October 1, 2009) Home Mortgage Program Identity Theft Program Pet Insurance Special Enrollment Period September 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009 is a special enrollment period allowing employees to enroll in certain plans without proof of good health. How to Enroll The first opportunity to select Voluntary Benefits will be September 1, 2009. During the Special Enrollment Period, and anytime thereafter, employees can enroll in plans either online through the Personal Plans Advisor web portal at www.iuvoluntarybenefits.com or by calling 1-866-795-6272. The Personal Plans Advisor web portal will provide information on the process of selecting plan coverages, finding rates, receiving quotes, and enrolling in plans. (Note that enrollment in the Vision Wear Program is only available during the Special Enrollment Period, September 1-30. The next opportunity will be October/November 2010.) Brochure and Information Sessions An informational packet detailing coverage, enrollment, and eligibility requirements has been mailed to employees’ homes and should be received in the next few days. Information sessions and webinars, hosted by Marsh Voluntary Benefits, will be held throughout September. Visit www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/voluntary.html for specific dates and locations. Contact This program is administered by Marsh Voluntary Benefits (not associated with Marsh Supermarkets). Call 1-866-795-6272 to speak with a customer service representative, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/3945/President-McRobbie-Initiates-Blue-Ribbon-Committee-on-Healthcare-Containment http://www.iupui.edu/~scouncil/news/3945/President-McRobbie-Initiates-Blue-Ribbon-Committee-on-Healthcare-Containment President McRobbie has begun a Blue Ribbon Committee on Healthcare Containment. Healthcare costs have increased. If you have a suggestion to manage healthcare costs, please offer your suggestion at this link: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/blueribbonhealth.html. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400