HR Announcements

2021 GIC Benefits Open Enrollment: April 7, 2021 – May 5, 2021

Annual enrollment time is here, giving you the opportunity to review your benefit options and choose a new health plan or make other benefit changes if you wish. Take action during Annual Enrollment! Do your homework, even if you think you want to stay in the same health plan. Take this opportunity to think about what you and your family need in the way of health care and other benefits. Visit the HR Portal for more information.

2020 W-2 Form Information

2020 W-2 Forms are now available online through Self-Service in HR Direct.

2020 Chancellor’s Years of Service

Virtual Ceremony Celebrating 2020

Fidelity Financial Education Workshops

Fidelity is offering a series of upcoming educational web workshops, where you will learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. Please RSVP for as many sessions as your schedule will allow you to attend.

May 2020: New IRS FSA Guidelines due to COVID

Many Flexible Spending Account participants have expressed concerns that they may forfeit money due to the closure, cancellation, or delay of elective medical procedures, dental appointments, or summer camps. In response, the IRS recently issued revised guidelines for sponsors of FSA’s. The new guidelines allow GIC plan participants greater flexibility and opportunity to use the funds withheld during FY20 and to adjust contributions for FY21.

Fidelity Investments Appointments Available Via Telephone or Zoom

In this time of uncertainty with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Fidelity Investments is still available to meet with all UMass associates – over the phone – at a time that is most convenient for you.