What's New
New Classification & Recruitment Form
There is a new Classification and Recruitment Form (CARF) that should be used for all new positions, reclassifications, and vacancies. This form can be accessed from the Applicant Tracking System login page or from our Get A Form page. For more information contact your HR Consultant.
Update on New Jersey ERI Information
The New Jersey Department of the Treasury has released information regarding Governor Corzine’s proposed Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) Program. The proposed ERI does not include employees of New Jersey state colleges and/or universities. The proposed ERI is in draft legislative form and has not been enacted or signed into law. For more information, visit the Division of Pensions and Benefit website.
Ten staff representatives from the Newark, Camden, and New Brunswick campuses were recently elected to the University Senate. For more information, visit the election results webpage.
FY 2008–2009 Pay-for-Performance Program and Staff Compensation Program
The FY 2008–2009 Pay-for-Performance Program (P4P) for Managerial, Professional, Supervisory, and Confidential (MPSC) non-aligned staff employees has been announced. P4P information and guidelines for deans, managers, and department heads is now available on the UHR website. Click here to access resources for staff employees eligible for P4P.
Employees represented by URA-AFT are eligible for the Staff Compensation Program (SCP). Information for deans, managers, and department heads is accessible via the UHR website. Click here for general SCP information for eligible staff employees. Additional information about the Staff Compensation Program is located under Article 38 of the URA-AFT agreement.
The P4P and SCP compensation programs will run concurrently this spring.
Changes to the State Health Benefits Program
SHBP Medical Plan Changes
Effective April 1, 2008, the New Jersey State Health Benefit Program (SHBP) will offer two types of medical plans: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). The Traditional and NJ PLUS plans will no longer be offered. The SHBP has awarded the PPO contract to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and HMO contracts to Aetna and CIGNA. No action is required; employees who are currently covered under the SHBP will automatically be transferred to the new plans. The SHBP is allowing for a special Open Enrollment period from January 28 to February 15, 2008, to consider medical plan selections only. For additional information, visit the SHBP Medical Plan Changes webpage and FAQs.
SHBP Contribution and Copayment Changes Effective July 1, 2007
The New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits has announced changes to the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) effective July 1, 2007, that include a new health and/or prescription insurance contribution and copayment amounts. The standard employee contribution set forth in the law for an employee enrolled in the SHBP for medical and/or prescription coverage is 1.5 percent of his or her annual salary. For more information, visit the State Health Benefits Program Changes webpage and FAQs.
As of April 1, 2008, Rutgers faculty and staff can communicate live online with a UHR benefits representative Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via the Benefits Messaging System. If a representative is not available to assist you when you log on, you will be given the option to send your question via email. The online chat system is also accessible through the UHR homepage by selecting the Online Tools menu option and then choosing the Benefits Messaging System.
2008 Pension Loan Interest Rate Change
The Division of Pensions and Benefits announced a change in the interest rate for Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) and Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) loans. The new interest rate of 4.69 percent will take effect January 1, 2008, and loans will be subject to an administrative fee of $8 that will be subtracted from the loan amount. For additional information on the interest rate change, loan eligibility, and how to apply, see the information sheet put out by the Division of Pensions and Benefits or visit the website.
2008 Online Tax Deferral Process
Employees who are members of a state-administered retirement plan or are currently participating in a tax-deferred annuity (TDA) can view their 2008 tax deferral limit information and make changes online.
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