REMINDER FOR YOUR 2021 HEALTH PLAN ID CARDS
As we prepare for the new benefits year, a few reminders regarding your health plan ID cards:
If you have any questions about ID cards or plan benefits, please contact the providers directly.
UMR (medical):
umr.com / 800-207-3172
Navitus (retail pharmacy):
navitus.com / 866-333-2757
Postal Prescription Services (mail order pharmacy):
ppsrx.com / 800-552-6694
Lumicera (specialty medications):
855-847-3553
Delta Dental (dental):
deltadentalwi.com / 800-236-3713
VSP (vision):
vsp.com / 800-877-7195
Discovery Benefits (FSA/HSA):
www.discoverybenefits.com / 866-451-3399
2021 ANNUAL BENEFITS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Form 1095-C is a tax form reporting information about an employee's health coverage offered by Marquette University. The taxpayer does not fill out the form and does not need to file it with a tax return. It should be kept with the taxpayer's records. For additional questions on this form, consult your Tax Advisor.
The 1095-C form is being sent out to the address you have listed in MyJob. If you need a copy of the 1095-C form, you can access it by logging into the enrollment portal and follow the instructions on this link.
Marquette University has consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Work by MRA and Milwaukee Magazine. As you can see, we offer a generous benefit package to our employees. Feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.
Medical, dental and vision benefits take effect first of the month following your date of hire. You must complete your enrollment within 30 calendar days of your date of hire.
Life Events Which Affect Your Benefits / Annual Benefit Enrollment Period
Changes in health care coverage can only be made within 30 calendar days of a Qualifying Life Event or during the university’s Annual Enrollment period, usually held in the fall, with changes effective January 1st of the next year.
Changes between medical plans can only be done at annual enrollment.
Examples of Qualifying Life Events which may affect your benefits include the following: marriage, divorce, birth/adoption of a child, change in spouse’s employment,
change in full-time student status of a child, death of child/spouse.
It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the HR Benefits Department within 30 calendar days of any potential qualifying life event in order to process the coverage options for you and/or your eligible dependents. If you have questions regarding benefit enrollment and eligibility please contact the Department of Human Resources at extension 8-7305.
We also invite you to contact a member of the benefits team directly.
Benefits Current Employees Have Access To
Primary Benefits-click on blue areas below to link to additional information
Medical & Prescription Drug (Rx)
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Contact UMR at 1-800-826-9781 to find in-network doctors, order new insurance cards, claim inquiries, and covered benefits. Available M-F during business hours. Contact UMR Plan Advisor at 1-800-207-3172 Contact UMR at 1-800-808-4424 to pre-notify or pre-authorize a procedure. Available M-F during business hours. RX- Contact Navitus at 1-866-333-2757 |
Dental | Contact Delta Dental at 1-800-236-3713. |
Vision | Contact VSP at 1-800-877-7195. |
Basic & Optional Life | Contact Human Resources for information about your coverage level and eligibility to increase coverage. |
Short-term Disability | Reference the University Policy on this benefit. |
Long-term Disability | Contact Human Resources for information about your eligibility and current benefit level. |
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) | Contact Discovery Benefits at 1-866-451-3399. |
Voluntary Benefits-click on blue areas below to link to additional information
Marquette Retirement Plan | Learn more about your Marquette University Retirement Plan and the two investment options we offer eligible employees. Contact TIAA at 1-800-842-2252. |
Leaves of Absences | Do you need time away from work? Review our leave of absence policies to find an option for your situation. Contact Leave Solutions at 262-345-2094 or chesney@leavesolutions.com |
MetLaw/Hyatt Legal | MetLaw/Hyatt Legal is a voluntary group legal plan that provides employees with convenient, professional legal counsel. Contact Hyatt Legal at 1-800-821-6400 |
Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity | Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity are voluntary benefits that work to complement your medical coverage. Contact MetLife at 1-800-438-6388 |
Tuition Remission | All tuition remission and FACHEX questions should be directed to Lynn Mellantine, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Total Rewards. |
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) | Contact Aurora EAP online or at 1-800-236-3231. You can connect with a professional EAP counselor to schedule a consultation who can link you with specialized services for stress (work, relationships, financial), alcohol or drug abuse (yours or a family member’s), and/or balancing work and family. |
Additional benefits available through MetLife | Receive special discounts that could save you money and convenient payment options including payroll deduction. Contact MetLife at 1-800-438-6388 for a quote. To complement your MetLife Insurance coverage, you now have access to Travel Assistance through a marketing arrangement with MetLife. Contact MetLife at 1-800-454-3679 |
Did you know Marquette University employees can get discounts at local hotels, attractions and even cellular companies. Click on the link to the left to see where you can save money. (Please Note: You must be on campus to access the Department of Purchasing's Website.) |
COBRA is a continuation of the existing health insurance coverage and is administered by a third-party, Discovery Benefits. Employees may elect one or all plans as they are stand-alone.
Questions regarding COBRA enrollment should be made to Discovery Benefits: 1-866-451-3399 or the Discovery Benefits website: www.discoverybenefits.com.
Retirement is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. The benefits team is proud to offer several educational opportunities and resources for you to explore in order to make educated decisions for your retirement plan.
There are opportunities to remain connected to the Marquette Community after retirement. One way is to join the Marquette University Retiree Association (MURA). MURA was created to provide opportunities for intellectual stimulation and social interactions among its retirees and to help its retirees find ways to be of service to the university and community. The link to the Web site is: https://www.marquette.edu/mura/ where you can find additional information, including membership, calendar of upcoming activities.
Contact a Social Security Administration office three months prior to your 65th birthday. The nearest office to Marquette University is the blue federal building located on 4th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Appointments are recommended.
Give your department at least a two week notice. We recommend giving a two to three month notice to ensure all of your questions are answered and all of your benefit-related paperwork is processed prior to your actual effective date of retirement.
Your supervisor or business manager will complete a "termination form"
A member of the benefits team will receive your "termination form" and will contact you directly regarding retiree status eligibility and any applicable paperwork you may need.
Still have questions about the procedure? Click here to view a schematic diagram of the process.
Vendor | Contact Information | Notification Time line |
Medicare and Social Security | 1-800-772-1213 | 3 - 4 months prior to retirement or turning age 65 |
TIAA | 1-800-842-2776 | 2 – 3 months prior to retirement or withdrawing funds |
Marquette University: Benefits |
1-414-288-7305 | 2 – 3 months prior to your last day of work |
Benefits that Cease on your Last Day of Employment |
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Benefits that Cease at the End of the Month |
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Marquette Retiree Library Benefits link | ||
Marquette Employee Wellness Link | ||
*Italicized benefits are COBRA eligible. Employees may elect a continuation of current coverage under COBRA for up to 18 months. See the 2021 COBRA Rate Sheet for pricing. |
You have the option of either leaving your funds in your 403(b) account upon your retirement until you wish to draw from your balance, rollover your funds into another account, or choose from one of several distribution options. Call TIAA at 1-800-842-2776 for more information. Link to the TIAA area on the benefits website.
If you are a faculty member and are considering the contract buyout implications and your TIAA 403(b) contract, you should make an appointment our TIAA individual consultant by calling 1-800-842-2005 ex. 255674.
Marquette University's wellness mission is to develop a well workplace in accordance with national guidelines and regulations.
Human Resources' goal is to provide a solid Health and Wellness program with resources to guide you in maintaining your good health.
In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to know where to turn when you need care. Review Coping with COVID-19 for a list of tips and resources.
Earn points between January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 to qualify for wellness rewards to be applied in January 2022. Earn entries into quarterly drawings for Pulse Cash to use in the Virgin Pulse Store, purchase a gift card or donate to charity. Employees and spouses enrolled in a Marquette-sponsored medical plan can also earn up to $125 each for an FSA contribution or up to $250 each for an HSA contribution, depending on which medical plan you select in 2022.
For more information on the Virgin Pulse Wellness portal, contact Virgin Pulse Customer Support at 1-888-671-9395 or support@virginpulse.com.
Rewards for participating in Marquette University’s wellness program are available to all employees. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for earning points under this wellness program, you may qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means, or to have the requirement waived with a provider’s signature.
Marquette University’s health, dental, and vision plans offer preventive care at 100% when in-network providers are visited.
Health:
Dental: Two free cleaning per year, per covered member (deductible waived).
Vision: One free well-vision exam per year, per covered member (co-pay waived).
Marquette University provides benefits for a smoking cessation program. Marquette University will pay 100% of the cost, up to 180 days per calendar year (two quit attempts per person per year), for any smoking cessation product, including prescription products and over-the-counter (OTC) products. Please note that a prescription from your physician is needed for OTC smoking cessation products to be covered under the smoking cessation program.
ANNUAL NOTICES FOR EMPLOYEES:
Several legislative acts, including the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, require plan
administrators, including Marquette University, to give all employees the most
important facts they need to know about their health and welfare benefit plans
including plan rules, financial information, and documents on the operation and
management of the plan, in writing. Written notice is also required regarding
the other health and welfare benefit plans that may be available to
them.
The university has made this required information available below.
2021 Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC):
For additional information or to request a paper copy of these notices, contact Human Resources at 8-7305.
2021 ANNUAL BENEFITS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:
ACCRUALS
Are you confused about how you are accruing and can use sick, vacation and short-term disability benefits, if applicable? Click on one of the links below for more information.
Additional Benefit Information and Links:
Workers Compensation questions click here to view the Risk Management Website and Frequently Asked Questions guide.
Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth
Employee Development Site
MARQUETTE'S RETIREMENT PLAN VIA TIAA
Per the University announcement on June 22, 2020, the employer matching contribution to Marquette's 403(b) retirement plan will be suspended for the fiscal year 2021. HR has compiled some frequently asked questions regarding the change
You can sign up for a confidential individual virtual counseling session with a TIAA financial consultant (schedule below).
Register by visiting
www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or call 1- 800-732-8353,
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m CST.
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. February Schedule / March Schedule
Current available dates are as follows:
You may access virtual counseling through any device and get guidance about saving more, managing debt or planning for your future. It’s highly secure and private.