- News & Events
- Prospective Employees
- Current Employees
- Thinking of Retiring?
- Retirees
- Wellness
Announcements
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There will be no benefit deductions on all bi-weekly employee checks for the March 31, 2010 payroll. Benefit deductions will resume on the April 14, 2010 paycheck.
- Less than 12 month contracted employees will have premiums deducted at a 1.6 times higher rate January through May. The reason for the higher deduction at the beginning of the year is because insurance premiums are not deducted during the summer months (June, July, and August). Premiums will resume at the normal monthly deduction September through December.
- Marquette employees will see a few changes in 2010 benefits. Click here to view benefit changes. You may also watch a video that highlights plan changes for 2010.
- New health insurance network for EPO and PPO participants. Providers will be through the United HealthCare Choice Plus network. We encourage employees to review this new provider network to verify whether your providers are participating.
Important dates to remember
- March 15 - last day to incur expenses to be reimbursed with for the medical FSA funds from 2009 (grace period)
- March 31 - last day to request reimbursement with for the medical FSA funds from 2009 (grace period)
Prospective Employees
Marquette University has consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Work by MRA and Milwaukee Magazine. As you can see, we offer a generous benefit package to our employees. Feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.
- Benefits take effect on your date of hire. No waiting period if you submit applicable benefit enrollment forms within 30 days of your employment.
- Full-time regular employees are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
- Full-time temporary employees with a one year contract (academic or calendar) are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
- Part-time regular employees are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and optional life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. There are no premium contributions from Marquette University. Employees who participate in any of these benefits are responsible for the full premium. TIAA-CREF 403(b) Marquette Match offered after two years of employment whereby the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8% of gross salary. (Subject to IRS maximums.) Voluntary participation in the supplemental retirement account is available the first of the month following the date of hire. Access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
- Part-time temporary employees will have access to voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
Current Employees
Marquette University has consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Work by MRA and Milwaukee Magazine. Marquette University is proud to offer generous benefit options to our employees. Take a look around and if you have any further questions, we invite you to contact a member of the benefits team.
Primary benefits Voluntary benefits
Health insurance Tuition Remission
Prescription coverage Employee Assistance Programs
Dental insurance Voluntary benefits and discounts
Vision insurance
Basic and Optional Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
TIAA-CREF 403(b)
Employee Resources
Thinking of Retiring?
Retirement is no doubt one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. The benefits team is proud to offer several educational opportunities and resources for you to explore in order to make educated decisions for your retirement plan. Please continue to visit the "Upcoming Events" section of our main page for future events that may pertain to your situation.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance, optional life insurance, and long-term disability continuation
- Marquette University retirees will be provided the option of continuing their desired coverage(s) by converting from a group policy to an individual policy. Rates are determined by MetLife and Northwestern Mutual.
- If you were hired prior to January 31, 1982, you may be eligible for a term basic life insurance policy at no cost to you. Contact a member of the benefits team for more information.
TIAA-CREF 403(b) Retirement Accounts
- You have the option of either leaving your funds in your 403(b) account upon your retirement until you wish to draw from your balance, rollover your funds into another account, or choose from one of several distribution options. Call TIAA-CREF at (800) 842-2776 for more information.
- If you are a faculty member and are considering the contract buyout implications and your TIAA-CREF 403(b) contract, you should schedule an appointment with our TIAA-CREF individual consultant for more information.
Social Security and Medicare
- We recommend that you attend one of the Social Security and Medicare sessions offered twice per semester. We will post more information on our main page as it becomes available.
- Contact a Social Security Administration office three months prior to your 65th birthday. The nearest office to Marquette University is the blue federal building located on 4th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Appointments are recommended.
Internal Marquette University process to retire
- Give your department at least a two week notice. We recommend giving a two to three month notice to ensure all of your questions are answered and all of your benefit-related paperwork is processed prior to your actual effective date of retirement.
- Your supervisor or business manager will complete a "termination form"
- A member of the benefits team will receive your "termination form" and will contact you directly regarding retiree status eligibility and any applicable paperwork you may need.
Retirees
Marquette University retirees should use this page for any upcoming events and announcements pertaining to your reitree status.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance, optional life insurance, and long-term disability continuation
- Download and print "change in life insurance beneficiary form"
Mail completed form toMarquette University HR
Attn: Benefits
Straz Tower, Room 185
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
TIAA-CREF 403(b) Retirement Accounts
- You have the option of either leaving your funds in your 403(b) account upon your retirement until you wish to draw from your balance, rollover your funds into another account, or choose from one of several distribution options. Call TIAA-CREF at (800) 842-2776 for more information.
Social Security and Medicare
- We recommend that you attend one of the Social Security and Medicare sessions offered twice per semester. As a retiree, we will mail upcoming Social Security and Medicare information session notices to your home.
- Medicare and You 2009
- Prescription Drug Notice
Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
In 2008 and 2009, Marquette University offered free Health Risk Assessments (HRA) to employees. The HRA consisted of a two-part process that included (1) a finger prick blood test that read glucose and cholesterol and (2) an online health questionnaire. All information is confidential, adhering to HIPAA and federal guidelines, and is for employees to use for health maintenance and preventive measures.
Employees who successfully completed the two-part process were given a discount on their 2009 premiums and will receive a 5% discount on their 2010 health insurance premiums as well. The Department of Human Resources will notify employees in mid-December of their successful or incomplete participation. Please read the letter you receive and contact a benefits staff member directly if there is a discrepancy (288-7305).
Seasonal Flu
The seasonal flu shot was offered on-campus Sep. 22 and 23 and Oct. 26 and 27. MU health plan participants that received the shot on-campus will receive reimbursement prior to the end of the year. EPO members will be reimbursed at 100% and PPO members will be reimbursed at 80%.
PPO plan participants that received the seasonal flu shot out-of-network will need to submit for manual reimbursement. Please contact Jennifer Leinen for instructions, or call 288-0827. EPO plan participants are not eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
Due to the precautions surrounding this year’s flu season, the sick leave policy has been temporarily revised: UPP 4-06 Attendance Non- Faculty Employees and UPP 4-08 Sick Leave.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance is that employees with flu-like symptoms “should stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone and avoid contact with other people.” Because most people with the flu will recover in three to five days without seeing a medical provider, the university is suspending the physician’s release requirement in UPP 4-06 and UPP 4-08 through the end of the 2010 spring semester to better accommodate an employee’s return to work following recovery from the flu.
Employees should call a health care provider if they cannot take care of themselves or a loved one at home, or if they or a family member have a high fever with shaking chills, coughing that produces thick mucous, shortness of breath or trouble breathing or a worsening of an existing medical condition.
UPP 4-08 is being revised to allow employees who have available sick leave to use sick time to care for a flu-stricken immediate family member without the requirement of qualifying for Family Medical Leave. This revision will be in effect through the end of the 2010 spring semester. The university’s attendance policy will remain in place, and employees would still be subject to existing attendance standards with regard to the use of sick time.
To protect yourself and others from germs, the CDC recommends taking everyday preventive measures:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
- While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other measures to keep our distance from each other to lessen the spread of flu.
Preventive Care
Marquette University’s health, dental, and vision plans offer preventive care at 100% when in-network providers are visited.
- Health:
- Routine physical exams waive any applicable deductibles. Effective Jan. 1, 2010 co-pays will also be waived.
- Immunizations
- Routine Diagnostic Tests, Lab & X-rays
- Routine Mammograms
- Pap Test and Pelvic Exams
- PSA Test and Prostate Exams
- Routine Colonoscopy (From age 50)
- For a complete list of preventive care benefits, please click on the summary plan document in which you are enrolled:
- Dental: Two free cleanings per year, per covered member (deductible waived).
- Vision: One free well-vision exam per year, per covered member (co-pay waived).
Wellness
Marquette University's wellness mission is to develop a well workplace in accordance with national guidelines and regulations.
