Change in Arrears Process for Missed Benefit Premiums

The university’s payroll system no longer supports an arrears payment plan process. For missed premiums due to unpaid time off or lack of funds available in a pay, benefit premiums owed will be deducted in full starting with the next pay or first pay after the employee returns to work.  This practice will continue until the amount due is paid in full. Benefits impacted include any benefit where premiums are paid such as health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and etc. 

(Please be advised that this new process could result in a $0 pay in certain circumstances where large amounts of premiums are owed).

For AFSCME employees this new process applies to seasonal layoff such as Winter Break and Summer Break. AFSCME employees wishing to establish a payment plan should contact the HR-Benefits Office. Payment plans are only available when multiple pays are missed, must be requested prior to the payroll deadline for a pay period, and will be handled outside the payroll process.