Social Security Administration Retirement Notification Letter: You may be eligible for Retirement Benefits internal use only 0
Self-Funded Retirement Plan 403(b) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Post docs ,(403(b), Retirees, Former Employees 2.25
Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan 401(a) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts-Funded Retirement Plan 401(a) Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees, Former Employees Specifically excluded groups: Post-Doctoral employees and employees without a social security number. 0
Change in Benefits Election after Change in Life Status (Qualified Status Changes) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about changes in their benefits elections after a change in status or a recent life event. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 4.75
Retirement Plan Vendor Distributions (Withdrawals/Rollovers/Loans) A reference for separated employees or active employees 60 years or older who have participated in the 401(a) and/or 403(b) retirement plans. 0
Benefits Termination Information (COBRA) Reference for terminating employees who have questions about the future of their benefits packages after employment termination at Tufts, as well as COBRA continuation of coverage. Audience: Terminating Employees 0
EBPA: Commuter Benefits Provides information about discounts for those working in Boston and taking public transportation 0.50
Retiree Planning and Health & Dental Benefits Consultations Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about various benefit consultations. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees, Retirees 0.50
Benefits New Hire Information & User Guide Reference for new benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the benefits program at Tufts for new hires. Audience: All new benefits eligible employees 0
Retiree Health and Dental Reference for benefits eligible employees/retirees who have inquiries about Retiree Health at Tufts University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees and their Eligible Dependents 0
Crosby Commuter Benefits Reference for employees who have inquiries about commuter benefits at Tufts. Audience: All Active, Regularly Scheduled Employees 0
Retirement Plans- 457(b) Non-Qualified Retirement Plans All inquiries regarding the 457(b) Retirement Plan should be directed to the Tufts HR Benefits Office. This plan is only available to a specific group of highly compensated employees and officers of Tufts University. Employees must be “invited” to join. Audience: Highly compensated employees 0
Life Insurance Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Life Insurance Plans. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Benefits for Temps Information about benefits that those who work on a temporary schedule receive - to inform them as to what services to what they are entitled. 0
Benefits-Unable To Enroll in Benefits describes situations that may occur where an employee cannot properly make a benefits election 0
Delta Dental Insurance Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Delta Dental Insurance Program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Social Security Income Benefits information pertaining to SSI benefits while working or in retirement 0
Benefit Deductions (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Other) Reference for all employees who have inquiries about benefits deductions for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, any other categories. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Quality Tiered Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Quality Tiered Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Traditional Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Traditional Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Tufts Health Insurance Plan- Value Plan Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Tufts Health Insurance options, specifically the Value Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Tuition Remission Program Reference for current benefits eligible, employees who have inquiries about the tuition remission program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees and dependents 0
Benefits for Academic Year Employees Describes the benefits and payment process for those who are not employed during the summer months. 0
Vision Care Program Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the Vision Insurance Plan. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees & Dependents 0
Post Docs Reference for new hires into the Postdoc programs at Tufts. Admission, recruitment, and hiring information can be found on each of the specific programs’ websites. 0
Long Term Disability Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about applying for Long Term Disability. Audience: All current Employees, Staff, Faculty (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Resigning/Voluntary Termination of Employment Reference for all employees who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Reference for all employees of Tufts with inquiries about resigning or terminating employment with the University. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 4.50
Personal Data Change Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process changes to their personal information including changing their address, federal and state tax withholdings, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, and 403(b) retirement plan. This can be done through Employee Self Service (eServe). Audience: Employees 0
Employee Self Service Reference for all employees who have inquiries about how to use Employee Self Service on the Tufts HR website. Audience: Employees 0
Adding, Changing or Removing a Beneficiary for Basic Life, Supplemental Life, or Accidental Death & Dismemberment Reference for active employees who would like to make a change to the beneficiary(ies) for their basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, or accidental death and dismemberment insurance. 0
Flexible Spending: EBPA Health Care and Dependent Care information about the new FSA program with EBPA 0
Medicare Action for Active Employees Turning 65- Request for Employment Verification for Medicare Part B 0
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about the Family Medical Leave Act for employees at Tufts University. Audience: All current Employees, Staff, Faculty (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Fitness Reimbursement/Weight Watchers Reimbursement Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about benefits/reimbursement for Fitness or Weight Watchers. Audience: All benefits eligible employees 0
Personal Data Change (Legal Name) Reference for employees who have inquiries on how to process a legal name change. Audience: Employees 5.00
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Staff (non-faculty) Tuition Reimbursement Program Reference for current benefits eligible, full-time Staff employees who have inquiries about the tuition reimbursement program at Tufts. Audience: Benefits Eligible Staff 0
When Will Insurance Cards Be Received Information pertaining to health/dental insurance card delivery 0
MetLaw- Hyatt Legal Plans Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about legal services available through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Long Term Care Reference for grandfathered employees who have inquiries about long term care insurance at Tufts. Audience: Grandfathered Employees 0
Reduction in Work Hours Reference for benefit eligible employees who have inquiries about what happens to their benefits if their hours are reduced from full time to a minimum of 17.5 hours or to a schedule that falls below 17.5 hours a week. 0
New Hire Orientation Reference for inquiries on new hire orientation from internal and external new hires, and hiring managers. 0
International Employees – Tax Treaties Reference for all international employees who have general questions about taxes and tax treaties. Audience: International Employees 0
Wellness Programs (including Well Time Policy) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the wellness program, Wellness Center, or Well Time at Tufts University. Audience: All current employees and spouses/domestic partners 0
Child/Adult/Elder Backup Care Services (Care.com) Reference: employees who have inquiries about child care and elder care opportunities through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All active, regularly-scheduled employees 0
Evidence of Insurability Cases where employees may need to complete an Evidence of Insurability document 0
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Provides information about this new law for non-benefits eligible staff 0
Best Doctors Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Best Doctors services or third-party medical reviews. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
University Holidays Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about time off on University holidays. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Aging Out at 26 - Dependents with Disabilities Information pertaining to employees who have dependents over age 26 with disabilities. 0
Who Processes IDRs, Expense Transfers & Uploads? Information about Interdepartmental Requisitions and expense transfers 0
W-2 and Tax Statements Reference for all employees who have inquiries about W-2 forms and tax statements. Audience: Employees 0
Leave Documentation Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about the required leave documentation when taking a leave of absence from the University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reference for employees who have inquiries about opportunities for counseling available at Tufts University or about the Employee Assistance Program. Audience: Employees, Eligible dependents, and Household members 0
Sabbatical/Academic Leaves of Absence Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about Sabbatical or Academic Leaves of Absence. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Metro Credit Union Reference for employees who have inquiries about Metro Credit Union. Audience: All Employees 0
Verification of Employment/Mortgage Verifications Reference for all current employees and external third parties with questions about basic employment verification and credit inquiries. Audience: Employees, Faculty, Staff, external third parties 0
MMLA (Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act) Reference for benefits eligible employees who have inquiries about their rights under MMLA as employees of Tufts University. Audience: Benefits Eligible Employees 0
Unemployment Reference for all employees who have inquiries about unemployment after leaving the University. Audience: Former/Terminated/Resigned Employees 0
Directions To Complete An Expense Transfer Step by step instructions to complete an expense transfer form, which corrects a posted non-compensation entry. 2.75
MetLife Auto and Home Insurance Program Reference for employees who have inquiries about group discounted auto and home insurance opportunities through the benefits program at Tufts. Audience: All active, regularly-scheduled Employees 0
General Tax Questions – FICA (Social Security and Medicare) Taxes Reference for all employees who have general questions about payroll taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 0
FLSA or Exempt/Non-Exempt Reference for all employees who have inquiries about FLSA, or the Fair Labor Standards Act, and their status as either Exempt or Non-Exempt employees. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Sick and Family Illness Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about sick time for employees at the University. Audience: Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: Faculty time off varies by school) 0
Personnel Records Reference for all employees, staff, faculty who have inquiries on general employee guidelines, information, policies, and expectations at Tufts University. Audience: All employees, students, faculty 0
Vacation Time Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about vacation time for employees at the University. Audience: All current staff employees 0
Relocation and Moving Expenses/Programs- "Real Estate Advantage Program" Reference for employees with inquiries about moving and relocation expenses/services at Tufts university. Audience: New and current active, regularly scheduled employees 0
Cigna International Open Enrollment Information about Cigna open enrollment for Tufts employees working out of the country. 0
Holiday Pay Inquiry Reference for employees who have inquiries about pay during University holidays. Audience: Employees 0
Finance & Planning/Cost & Capital Analysis Describes information about the office, as well as links to fringe benefit rates by employee type and indirect cost rates by campus. 0
Trial Periods Reference for all current, new and newly transferred/promoted staff with inquiries about probationary periods Audience: Employees, Staff 0
General Tax Questions Reference for all employees who have general questions about taxes for employees of the University. Audience: Employees 0
Promotions Reference for all employees who have inquiries about promotion opportunities at the University. Audience: Managers, Supervisors, Employees 0
Overpayments Reference for all employees who have general questions about overpayment of taxes. Audience: Employees 0
Tax Exemptions Provides information about sales tax exemptions when purchasing on behalf of Tufts. 4.50
What is an Honorarium Payment and How Does One Get Paid? Definition of honorarium and process to have a payment made. 0
Timekeeping Reference for employees who have questions regarding timekeeping policies and time entry processes. Audience: Non-Exempt Employees 0
Emergency Assistance while Traveling/International SOS (ISOS) Steps to take in the event of emergency using International SOS 0
Death in the Family (Sympathy Days) Reference for all employees of Tufts with inquiries about the University policy regarding a death in the family/sympathy days. Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 0
Jury Duty Reference for all constituents of Tufts with inquiries about the University policy regarding jury duty. Audience: Jury duty rights apply to all current Employees, Staff, Faculty, Student workers as outlined under Massachusetts General Laws. Jury Duty Paid Time Off Policies - Audience: All employees who are covered by the employee handbook, not by CBA or contract employment (Note: For faculty, please see the faculty handbook for the faculty member’s school. For post-doc scholars, please see the post-doc handbook). 0
Mortgage Discount Program Reference employees with inquiries about the mortgage discount program at Tufts university. Audience: New and current active, regularly-scheduled employees 0