1. Retirement Workshop Human Resource Benefits Update HR Connections

2. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Tuesday, August 31 st 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Jim Graham Building (State Fairgrounds) What can you expect? Demonstrations, exhibits, wellness screenings and nearly 100 exhibitors. Anything else? Informational booths on health care, fitness, nutrition, and personal health programs. Want to give back? Bring your canned items to the Food Bank of Central North Carolina at the Expo or donate blood to the American Red Cross during the Expo!

3. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Save the Date- September 29 th … - Expo will feature FREE seasonal flu shots - Free BMI and wellness screenings - A Blood Drive by Rex Blood Services - A chance to learn about tools available on campus to help you get healthier - Much More!!

4. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Provides do-it-yourself tips to eating healthier and living more mindfully. The 15-week course registration fee is only $30.00. If you complete 10 of the 15 sessions, $25 will be refunded directly to you. Space is still available in the following sessions: Session 2- Wednesdays at 11:30 am in Admin Services I Session 4- Fridays at 11:00am in Carmichael Gym- The Lakes Session 5- Fridays 12:30pm in Carmichael Gym- The Lakes

5. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Not Convinced about ESMMWL? You BMI will affect your health insurance!

6. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Save money online at: www.ncsu.edu/hr/wolfperks Some featured offers.. $20 tickets to see Lifehouse at Friday Fest presented by UAB 20% off tickets to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for all races; NASCAR, Sprint Cup, NHRA, etc… Save up to $11 at Disney on Ice “Toy Story 3” at the RBC Center in December … Live near Fayetteville? Save money to see Disney on Ice “Princess Classics” at the Crown Center in November! Save money on park tickets, hotels, houses, car rentals and much more through the Orlando Employee Discount…

7. Retirement Workshop HR Connections SAVE THE DATE!!! The 36 th Annual Service Recognition Reception will be held Monday November 1 st at the McKimmon Center. All are invited to attend and the program will begin at 3:00 pm.

8. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Postdoc Health Insurance Eligibility New regulations for Postdocs are found at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/research/research_admin/REG10.10.8.php Postdocs must work at least a.75 FTE to be eligible for the Postdoc health insurance.

9. Retirement Workshop HR Connections SPA/EPA Benefits Eligibility SPA/EPA.75 FTE or > 9 mos or > on recurring basis

10. Retirement Workshop HR Connections State Health Plan Dependent Eligibility Verification Applies to anyone who covers spouse or children on the State Health Plan. Who is Eligible? A legal spouse An unmarried child under age 26 including natural, legally adopted, foster children, children for whom the employee is a court-ordered guardian and stepchildren of the employee, An unmarried child who is physically or mentally incapacitated, to the extent that he or she is incapable of earning a living, and such handicap developed prior to the dependent’s 26th birthday.

11. Retirement Workshop HR Connections State Health Plan Dependent Eligibility Verification -Secova is the vendor selected by the State Health Plan -Employees must respond to Secova with documentation by October 15, 2010 -Employees that fail to respond will have their dependents’ coverage terminated effective 7/1/10 -What is required for verification?

12. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Black out SSN and financial information (Electronic filing-include signature page) 2009 Federal Tax Return-first page only (Should show spouse and/or children) OR…

13. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Spouse Child Plus one of the following: Copy of joint lease Copy of joint loan/tax forms Beneficiary form listing spouse Utility bill listing EE & Spouse Birth Certificate Guardianship papers Court orders

14. Retirement Workshop HR Connections State Health Plan Dependent Eligibility Verification All questions concerning dependent eligibility should be directed to Secova at 1-888-541-8123 (24/7)

15. Retirement Workshop HR Connections Phased Retirement Program Notifications Phased Retirement Program (PRP) Allows eligible tenured faculty to receive retirement benefits and work part-time for NC State on a three- year academic contract. Tenured faculty who qualify will receive a letter from the Provost extending an opportunity to participate in the Phased Retirement Program.

16. Retirement Workshop HR Connections NCFlex Annual Enrollment October 4-29, 2010 Over-the-counter medications are no longer covered in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Account users will be allowed to carry over unused balances for an additional 21/2 months into the next plan year No Evidence of Insurability required for enrollment into the low option Cancer Plan or Critical Illness Plan. Cancer Plan is offering LifeStrive (a new wellness benefit) for those in the high & premium plans.

17. Retirement Workshop Leave Administration Updates HR Connections Workers’ Compensation Forms – Reminders Make sure all Forms are submitted to EHS and Leave Administration in a timely fashion. Supervisor must complete the Form 19 and First Report of Injury – NOT the employee. If injury/accident does occur and the employee is injured, make sure they are provided with the Medical Authorization Form. Return To Work Notes Employees returning from continuous leave for their own medical condition must present a return to work note prior to resuming their job duties.

18. Retirement Workshop Leave Administration Updates HR Connections Postdoc Leave Accruals New Postdoc Scholars Regulation (REG 10.10.8) were issued on June 28, 2010. Postdocs now earn 12 annual days and 12 sick days each year. A maximum of 24 days of annual leave can be carried over from one year to the next. Does not convert or carry over if Postdoc subsequently accepts EPA or SPA position. Other Provisions – FMLA, Shared Leave, Family Illness