Vol. 18, No. 29 April 29, 1999

Flexible Benefits' open enrollment period set

The 1999 UD Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment period is scheduled from May 3-14. A supplement detailing benefit options and highlights for the new plan year will be included in next week's issue of UpDate. Employees will receive their enrollment materials through Campus Mail early next week.

The annual Benefits Fair will be held from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6, in Multipurpose Room B and C of the Trabant University Center. Representatives from several organizations will attend to answer questions and provide materials about UD benefit programs and services.

In addition to Benefits Services, other participants include the Blood Bank of Delaware, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Dining Services, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, Family Workplace Connection, Fidelity Investments, Intracorp, Liberty Mutual (auto and homeowners insurance), Met Life (dental program), Principal Health Care, Reading Improvement Program, Retiree Benefits, Sheppard Pratt (Faculty and Staff Assistance Program), Social Security Administration, State Pension Office, TIAA-CREF, TIAA Life and Disability, UD Credit Union, University Wellness Program, Value Rx and WSFS (direct deposit).

The fair also will offer door prizes, refreshments and giveaways.