Human Resources
Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA)
04/15/2013 Deadline for 2012 Claims
March 22, 2013 | Source: UW System Administration
The deadline for submitting 2012 medical and dependent care claims incurred on or before March 15th, 2013, is April 15, 2013. All claims must be received by WageWorks or postmarked by April 15, 2013 to be reimbursed from 2012 funds.
Remember, claims are paid on a "first-in, first-out" basis. This means that if you have 2012 expenses that you intend to have paid from your 2012 contributions, they must be submitted and processed before you submit any 2013 claims.
If you do not submit your claims by the deadline, any money remaining in your account for 2012 will be forfeited.
You may submit claims by any of the following methods:
- Electronically at http://www.wageworks.com
- WageWorks EZ Receipts® app on your Smartphone.
- Mail to: P.O. Box 14326, Lexington, KY 40512
- Toll-Free Fax to: 1-855-428-0446
For questions contact http://www.wageworks.com or WageWorks Customer Service at 1-855-428-0446 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST).
Attendance Guidelines
III.4 Absences
For planned or unplanned absences, always get prior approval from your supervisor, when possible, to ensure there is adequate staff coverage. This is necessary for the center to run efficiently and it allows us to locate you in case of emergencies.
Reporting Vacation: Vacation for full-time employees shall be reported in half- or full-day units. Employees absent more than one-quarter day to three-fourths day shall charge four hours (one-half day). Employees absent more than three-fourths day shall charge eight hours (one day). Exceptions: employees with part time appointments shall report actual hours absent when using vacation.
Please notify your supervisor and HR if you will be off work for more than 5 consecutive days due to sickness or injury.
Reporting Sick Leave: Sick leave for full-time employees shall be reported in half- or full-day units. Employees absent more than one-quarter day to three-fourths day shall charge four hours (one-half day). Employees absent more than three-fourths day shall charge eight hours (one day). Exceptions: employees with part time appointments shall report actual hours absent when using sick leave. Also, any employee on an intermittent FMLA leave (or transitioning back to full time after a period of medical leave under the FMLA) shall also report actual hours used.
Unless otherwise established in writing by the employee and supervisor, the standard work week is defined as Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information or clarification please contact Kate Kaminski (262-5933) room 301.
April 2013
TSA 403(b) Events
Save for your future retirement with the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program. Plan to save in 2013!
FIDELITY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS:
April 4 at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, Check Today in the Union for room
April 5 at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Check Today in the Union for room
April 17 at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, Check Today in the Union for room
April 18 at UW System Administration, 780 Regent Street, room 121
Call 1-800-642-7131or go to http://fidelity.com/atwork/reservations to schedule an appointment.
T. ROWE PRICE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS:
April 23 at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, Check Today in the Union for room
April 24 at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Check Today in the Union for room
Go to http://rpstrowepricereg33.fugent.com to schedule an appointment.
T. ROWE PRICE PRESENTS “RETIREMENT PLANNING MADE SIMPLE” ON:
Tuesday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at Union South, Check Today in the Union for room, and
Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Memorial Union, Check Today in the Union for room.
This 60-minute interactive program is designed to help you understand the importance of saving for retirement and to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to establish an effective savings plan. You will learn about the concept of “retirement income replacement” and how to determine the salary percentage you may need to save each year based on age and current retirement savings. In addition, you will learn how to make the most of your investment choices through an understanding of asset classes, risk and return, market capitalization, and investment style.
No registration – just be there!
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS – Some previously announced April dates/locations are filled:
April 4 at South Hall, 1055 Bascom Mall, room 101 (Dean's conference room)
April 5 at Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, room 5121
April 5 at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, Check Today in the Union for room
Call 1-800-732-8353for an appointment.
TSA 403(b) BASICS WORKSHOP, 21 North Park Street, room 5045
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This workshop is especially intended for new investors and for those not yet in the TSA Program, but those with established accounts will find it beneficial as well. The workshop will help you understand the basics of investing and what to look for when you choose your investments. A Roth 403(b) option is now available. There will be time for questions. Campus bus #80 stops at Dayton and Park Streets.
Please consult the UW-Madison Benefits Education Page (click on TSA Basics) for registration information.
