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Health Insurance Plan Summaries                                                                               

GIC Benefits Decision Guide  A complete book of all benefits offered through the GIC.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure High-level, "At-A-Glance" e-brochure of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Health Insurance Buy Out Rates  Monthly health insurance buy out rates.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff  A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Dental Insurance Plan Summaries                                                              

Cigna Dental Basic Plan Summary A summary of benefits offered through the Cigna Dental Basic Plan.

Cigna Dental Plus Plan Summary A summary of benefits offered through the Cigna Dental Plus Plan.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure High-level, "At-A-Glance" e-brochure of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Cigna Dental Flyer  An overview for general tips on good dental hygiene.

Vision Insurance Plan Summaries                                                                              

Guardian Plan Summary A summary of benefits offered through the Guardian Vision Plan.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure High-level, "At-A-Glance" e-brochure of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Optional Life Insurance Plan Summaries                                                               

GIC Benefits Decision Guide A complete book of all benefits offered through the GIC.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure High-level, "At-A-Glance" e-brochure of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Short-Term Disability Plan Summaries                                                                   

Short-Term Disability Q&A A question and answer (Q&A) guide on the Short-Term Disability Plan.

Short-Term Disability At-a-Glance Brochure A high-level summary on the Short-Term Disability Plan.

Short-Term Disability Certificate of Coverage Booklet A detailed booklet on the Short-Term Disability Plan coverage.

Short-Term Disability Rate Chart & Premium Calculation Sheet  A rate chart and how to calculate your short-term disability plan premium.

Short-Term Disability FAQs Frequently asked questions on group short-term disability. 

Short-Term Disability Maternity FAQs Frequently asked questions on how disability insurance will handle maternity/pregnancy.

Short-Term Disability Claim Instructions How to file a Guardian Short-Term Disability claim.

Guardian Teleguard Instructions and Authorization Authorization instructions for release of medical information pertaining to claim.

Long-Term Disability Plan Summaries                                                                        

GIC Benefits Decision Guide  A complete book of all benefits offered through the GIC.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure High-level, "At-A-Glance" e-brochure of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff  A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan. 

Sick Leave Bank Plan Summaries                                                                            

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff  A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Plan Summaries                                               

GIC Benefits Decision Guide  A complete book of all benefits offered through the GIC.

FSA Eligible Expenses List & Election Worksheet A list of FSA eligible expenses and an election worksheet.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan..

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Plan Summaries                                       

GIC Benefits Decision Guide A complete book of all benefits offered through the GIC.

FSA Eligible Expenses List & Election Worksheet A list of FSA eligible expenses and an election worksheet.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff  A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Child Care Assistance Program                                              

For questions on the Child Care Assistance Program, contact the Benefits Department at benefits.umms@umassmed.edu or (508) 856-5260, Option 1.

New Hire Plan Summaries                                                                               

New Hire Benefits At-A-Glance e-Brochure  A high-level, interactive online guide you can click through to view your benefit options as a new hire.

Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS) Plan Summaries

Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System Benefit Guide  A complete guide to the MSERS.

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff  A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass CHan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan..

State Retirement Pension Chart (Hires prior to 4-2-12)  Massachusetts retirement percentage chart for members who entered service prior to April 2, 2012.

State Retirement Pension Chart (Hires on/after 4-2-12)  Massachusetts retirement percentage chart for members who entered service after April 2, 2012.

State Retirement Contract Service Buyback Requirements  Service buy-back requirements for contract employees.

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Plan Summaries                                           

ORP Benefits Guide  A complete guide to the ORP.

ORP Life Insurance Flyer  A flyer which provides highlights of the ORP Life Insurance benefit. 

ORP Long-Term Disability Insurance Flyer  A flyer which provides highlights of the ORP Long-Term Disability Insurance benefit. 

ORP Employer Contribution Rates  A breakdown of the Commonwealth's contribution rate to the ORP.   

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

ORP Investment Providers:

Fidelity Investments  A high-level overview and how to enroll in the ORP through Fidelity Investments.

TIAA  A high-level overview and how to enroll in the ORP through TIAA.

Please note: Do not complete enrollment forms or open a vendor account until you are notified of your ORP eligibility by the Benefits Department.

University of Massachusetts 403(b) Elective Deferral Plan Summaries                     

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

Comparison Chart for 403(b) versus 457 Plan A chart that compares the features of a 403(b) plan verus 457 plan.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts 457 Deferred Comp Plan (SMART Plan) Summaries

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass CHan.

Comparison Chart for 403(b) versus 457 Plan A chart that compares the features of a 403(b) plan verus 457 plan.

Tuition Plan Summaries                                                                                              

Benefits Summary Guide for Staff A detailed summary of all benefits offered at UMass Chan.

Benefits At-A-Glance for Staff A high-level, "At-A-Glance" overview of benefit options at UMass Chan.

529 College Savings Plan Summary                                                                            

Click here for information on the 529 College Savings Plan.

Leaving the University Guides                                                                                     

Leaving the University Guide for Benefited Employees  A guide for benefited employees leaving UMass Chan. (Includes checklist and links to forms).

In the event that there is any inconsistency between this summary and any legal printed documents, including all plan provider legal documents, the legal documents govern. The benefit information provided is a summary of what we cover and what you pay. It does not list every service that we cover or list every limitation or exclusion. UMass Chan benefits, premiums, deductibles, and/or copayments/coinsurance may change at any time without notice. To get a complete list of services we cover, please call the health plan. Copies of plan summaries and the GIC Benefits Decision Guide are available in the Benefits Department or from the vendor(s). Also, copies of each health plan provider benefit summary are available at http://www.mass.gov/gic/.