Health Care Reform A number of questions have been asked about the impact of health care reform on Drew’s health care plan.  We are working with our consultant and vendors on this, however, it may take months before the regulations are finalized and we know the impact on us.  We can confirm that because Drew’s [...]

Oops!  There were two mistakes in the HR News that was distributed yesterday. We have not added another holiday to the schedule!  Good Friday is still on Friday – the holiday is Friday, April 2. Fredi Cox can be reached at extension 3795. Great Colleges Survey We heard from some faculty and staff that they [...]

New to Drew! Please join me in welcoming the newest members of our community!  The faculty and staff listed below came on board between December 15, 2009 and March 15, 2010: Laura Arthur Immigration Services Coordinator Matthew Care Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Christopher Tyburski Director of Admissions Fabian Vargas Gatehouse Monitor/Communications Officer Sara   Waldron Dean [...]

January Paychecks Drew Benefits:  Everyone is encouraged to review their January paycheck to ensure that a deduction is being taken for each of the benefits you enrolled in.  Please call Fredi immediately at x3795 should you find any mistakes or omissions. New Jersey Benefits: Effective January 1, 2010, the State has increased the wages subject [...]

Calendar of Events New Year Holiday Schedule Friday, January 1, 2010             CLOSED New Faculty and Staff Orientation: Monday, January 11           3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.         Madison House, Room 104 Monday, January 25                   3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.         Madison House, Room 104 TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions Tuesday, January 26 9:00 am. – [...]

2009 Christmas/New Year Holiday Schedule The holiday schedule for Christmas through New Year’s is: ½ Day Thursday, December 24 Closed Friday, December 25 Closed Monday to Friday, December 28, 2009 through January 1, 2010 Holiday Stress The holidays can be a very difficult time for many individuals and families.   The University provides the services of [...]

You have until the end of business today to: Begin or re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Begin a vision plan Add or drop eligible family members Add, drop or switch medical plans Add, drop or switch dental plans 2010 Dollar Limits The IRS released the maximum 2010 dollar limits for employee benefit plans [...]

Only 1 day left to: Begin or re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Begin a vision plan Add or drop eligible family members Add, drop or switch medical plans Add, drop or switch dental plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Q. When will the deduction for the FSA be taken out of my pay? A. [...]

Medicare D Federal law requires the University to provide the information below to those members of the faculty and staff who are Medicare eligible.  Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions or would like additional information. The notice below applies only to those faculty and staff and their dependents covered under the Drew [...]

Open Enrollment Once a year benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to make changes in their medical, dental, vision and flexible spending plans.  This year open enrollment will be held from November 2 – 16, 2009 and will include a Benefits Fair on Thursday, November 5 in UC 107 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. [...]