Full-time employees will renew their retirement and benefit selections via Banner Self-Service. 2008-09 Open Enrollment is available from May 7, 2008 through June 2, 2008.  

• Introduction
• Information for Completing Open Enrollment
• Instructions for Completing Open Enrollment (viewed in Power Point)
• Per Pay Insurance Rates (viewed in Word)
• Face-To-Face Enrollment Help
• Frequently Asked Questions

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OPEN ENROLLMENT INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Full-time employees with Dickinson College e-mail accounts received a personal e-mail from HR Services on May 7, titled "2008-09 Open Enrollment ". The message contained information regarding the login process for Banner Self-Service. Full-time employees who do not have Dickinson College e-mail accounts must complete the open enrollment process individually with a representative from HR Services.

Some changes for 2008-09:

• Effective July 1, 2008, the College's retirement contribution increases from 6% to 7%. ALL employees MUST choose to allocate the additional percent to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity.
• Employee medical premiums are based on the employee's annual salary as of July 1, 2008.
• HealthAssurance physician office visit copay will increase for primary care physician from $10 to $15 and specialist physician from $10 to $20.

Open Enrollment Reminders:

• Current insurance benefits and retirement amounts will continue into 2008-09 if no changes are made; however, flexible spending accounts require an active re-enrollment. 
• All deductions are on a per-pay basis.
• After tax deductions, such as Annual Giving, Emeriti, and IRA contributions are included in the open enrollment process. Annual Giving contributions cease at the end of the fiscal year (June 30) unless otherwise specified.
• Employees may choose to allocate the College's EMPLOYER 7% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF and/or Fidelity. Employees with at least one year of full-time service are eligible for this contribution and MUST allocate that additional percent to either TIAA-CREF or Fidelity.

When you complete open enrollment via Banner Self-Service, you will be able to see immediate estimated results of what your pay will look like beginning July 1.

You will be able to change your elections at any time, up to the deadline (JUNE 2, 2008). All changes are effective July 1, 2008.