I. Purpose 

To provide employees assistance with benefits available through their employment with the University. 

II. Objectives 

A. To inform and assist employees in the use of their benefits. 
B. To direct employees to appropriate offices or agencies in the use of their benefits. 

III. Policy 

The Human Resources Office provides information and assistance for medical/health insurance, life insurance, retirement, as well as other voluntary programs. A Benefits Handbook is available to all employees and contains information concerning these benefits. If further assistance is necessary, you may contact the Human Resources Office at extension 2070. 

For resolving denial of medical/health insurance claims, you may contact the appropriate number below: 

The Human Resources Office is able to provide limited information and assistance to employees regarding Health and Welfare Programs such as eye and dental. These Health and Welfare Programs were established through the Collective Bargaining process and these benefits are administered by appropriate employee
representatives. Questions and requests for assistance should be directed to the applicable fund offices.