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| February 2010 | |
Begin to prepare for annual performance appraisals for TEAMS and USPS employees
Once again, it is time to conduct annual performance appraisals for USPS and TEAMS employees. The standard evaluation period for all USPS and TEAMS employees is from March 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, with appraisals completed and signed by March 31, 2010.
AvMed Health Plans provide subscribers identity protection due to a security breach
University of Florida employees and retirees who have, or have had, a health insurance plan through AvMed dating back to April 2003, including Medicare, Commercial and Self-Funded options, may have some of their information exposed due to a security breach at the Gainesville AvMed offices.
Reminder: Employee Year-End Earnings Statements are
available online
As published in the January InfoGator, the Employee Year-End Earnings Statement (EYES) is only available online.
Double-deductions begin for nine- and ten-month employees
To ensure coverage for health, state life, optional, and supplemental insurance continues during the summer, nine- and ten-month employees will have double-deductions taken from their paychecks beginning with the February 12 paycheck and continuing through May 7.
2009 earnings reflect an additional paycheck
A number of employees have asked why their 2009 earnings exceeded their 2008 earnings even though they had no increase in compensation.
Experiencing a work or life-event change?
UF employees experiencing a “qualifying status change” should contact University Benefits and Retirement as soon as possible to ensure their benefits are properly adjusted for the remainder of the plan year.
New federal withholding tables effective beginning January 29
The paycheck dated January 29, 2010 was the first check to reflect the new 2010 Federal Withholding Tables.
Are you an active employee who is also eligible for Medicare?
Active employees in benefits-eligible positions who are also eligible for Medicare have state group insurance as their primary health insurance coverage. Medicare will pay as secondary coverage.
Want to change your retirement plan within the Florida Retirement System?
Florida Retirement System (FRS) members are given one opportunity during their careers to change retirement plans.
Flex spending account grace period ongoing through March 15
If you haven’t used all the money in your 2009 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you still have time.
“Introduction to RCM”workshop (RCM100)
now available online
The “Introduction
to RCM” workshop, now available online, is designed for faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about Responsibility Center Management (RCM).
Second annual Sustainable Solutions Awards slated for Earth Day
The Office of Sustainability will host the second annual Sustainable Solutions Awards as part of the “40 Days of Change for the Earth” for Earth Day 2010.
UF Haiti Relief Efforts:
How to Help
As Haiti continues to struggle with the effects of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, the University of Florida community remains eager to help. Free smoking cessation program for employees
All UF employees interested in quitting smoking, including those who are OPS, are encouraged to signup for a free comprehensive smoking cessation program offered through the Student Health Care Center.
Help link now active in myUFL
Training and Organizational Development has launched an updated help system in myUFL.
Online presentation provides introduction to the upcoming myUFL Financial Systems Upgrade
An online presentation is now available that introduces the university’s myUFL Financial Systems Upgrade.
IRS free online tax filing available
The Internal Revenue Service and its private-sector partners are again making Free File available to anyone who earned $57,000 or less in 2009.
Living Well wellness facility offers an open house
On Thursday, February 18, Living Well will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PCard Certification courses are now available on-line via e-learning
Purchasing and Disbursement Services and UF Training and Organizational Development are now offering PCard courses through e-learning:
The Gator Perks employee discount program is
growing fast!
Gator Perks now features over 50 vendors offering discounts exclusive to UF staff and faculty.
Financial planning assistance available to employees
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis.
Upcoming Retirement and Financial Planning Workshops
Registration for these information sessions, as well as other training workshops sponsored by UF Training and Organizational Development, is currently open through myUFL.
Biotechnology Training courses offered in February
Are you a lab tech on campus interested in becoming more effective in biotech?
Weight Watchers at work offered through Living Well
The Living Well Fitness Center for UF faculty and staff is sponsoring a Weight Watchers 12-week At Work meeting series.
CCLC @ Gainesville announces enrollment schedule
CCLC @ Gainesville Child Enrichment Center has announced its enrollment schedule for the coming year.
Discount on faculty and staff meal plans available through
Gator Dining
Gator Dining offers UF faculty and staff a plan that provides meals at the Fresh Food Company (Broward Dining Hall), Gator Corner Dining Center, Home Zone, and the Orange & Brew in the Reitz Union.
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The InfoGator is a monthly e-publication produced by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resource Services. It is distributed electronically to UF faculty and staff and is available online. Please direct questions or comments to its editor, Angela Gould; Human Resource Services; P.O. Box 115006; (352) 392-4626; TDD 800-955-8771. The InfoGator is available in an alternative format upon request.
