UGA Benefits Fair, open enrollment meeting on Oct. 18
- Date: Friday, Oct. 18
- Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: Center for Continuing Education & Hotel (Mahler Hall)
Benefits, well-being, retirement, and financial plan representatives will be at the UGA Benefits Fair to provide faculty and staff with information and answer questions. Take this opportunity to get ready for open enrollment, which is Oct. 28-Nov. 8.
Flu shots will be provided at the Benefits Fair at no charge with your UGA ID card and Anthem BCBS or Kaiser insurance card.
The employee information meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 31 may also be helpful.
Shared leave sick leave pool enrollment
University of Georgia faculty and staff who meet certain eligibility requirements may voluntarily donate unused sick leave to a shared leave pool for fellow faculty and staff. The upcoming benefits open enrollment is the only opportunity you have to enroll in or make donations to the shared sick leave pool for 2020. For more information about this program, visit the Shared Leave Program website.
You will receive an email prior to open enrollment with the link to the shared leave pool enrollment website if you are eligible to enroll in the shared sick leave pool.
How do I join the shared sick leave pool?
If you wish to join the shared sick leave pool, you must have completed the following to be eligible:
- Completion of your provisional employment period
- Donate a minimum of 8 hours sick leave during open enrollment (Oct. 28-Nov. 8) AND
- Have a minimum 48 hours remaining in your sick leave balance on January 1, 2020, to maintain the required 40-hour sick leave balance after your donation is processed in January
What if I’m already a member of the shared sick leave pool?
If you are already a member of the shared sick leave pool, this is a reminder that although you are not required to donate additional sick leave to remain in the pool, you may donate up to 80 sick leave hours during the upcoming open enrollment period. Please remember, you need a minimum of 48-hour sick leave balance on January 1, 2020, to maintain the required 40-hour sick leave balance after your donation is processed in January.
Questions about the shared sick leave pool may be directed to Human Resources at 706-542-2222 or via email.