Benefits & Wellness

Full-time, twelve (12) month employee: An employee who is scheduled to work on average at least thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours or more per week over twelve (12) months of the year.
Full-time, eleven (11) month employee: An employee who is scheduled to work on average at least thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours or more per week over eleven (11) months of the year.
Full-time, ten (10) month employee: An employee who is scheduled to work on average at least thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours or more per week over ten (10) months of the year.
Full-time, nine (9) month employee: An employee who works over a nine (9) month schedule with at least an average of thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours or more per week.
Part-time with Retirement Benefits: the assignment to a position budgeted for at least 1,000 hours, but less than 1,650 hours in a calendar year.
Part-time: the assignment to a position budgeted for less than 1,000 hours in a calendar year. This position could be either regular or temporary.
Temporary: The assignment to a position for a limited period of time.

Faculty Eligibility Definitions

Full-time and part-time status is determined by the Provost’s Office.

Staff Benefits Eligibility Table

The 2020 Open Enrollment period will be Monday, November 4th through Friday, November 15th, 2019. Final benefit elections made during the Open Enrollment period will be effective for the new plan year January 1st, 2020 through December 31st, 2020.

• We have several sessions scheduled to assist you with your decision making process for Open Enrollment.  The dates and times of the upcoming information sessions can be found on our website under “Upcoming Events”.  Or for details and to REGISTER CLICK HERE.
• 2020 Benefit Summaries and Rate Sheets are available in the HEALTH, LIFE & DISABILITY section below and are designated by cohort.
• Detailed instructions for submitting your open enrollment elections for the 2020 plan year will be emailed to you.  Also, a dedicated link for the open enrollment survey will be emailed directly to each employee on Monday, November 4th.

2020
2020 Staff Benefit Summary
2020 Staff Monthly Tiered Contribution Rates

2019
2019 Staff Benefit Summary
2019 Staff Monthly Tiered Contribution Rates

Information about the MetroHealth Select Plan (available to all new and existing employees)

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS (FSAs)

Employee’s Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) are available through Medical Mutual. This section describes the different FSA account types as well as explains how to access your FSA online through My Health Plan.

PLAN DOCUMENTS
Benefit Book – Medifil: Retirees Over 65 (208)
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual PPO (209)
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual Single HDHP (213)
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual Family HDHP (217)
Benefit Book – MetroHealth Select
Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO)
Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
Flexible Spending Account Plan Document
VSP Benefit Summary
EyeMed Benefit Summary
Unum Basic Life (under 10 yrs. service)
Unum Basic Life (10 yrs. + service)
Unum Long Term Disability

GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS

This section defines many of the terms used throughout the benefits webpage.

2020
2020 Faculty Benefit Summary
2020 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates

2019
2019 Faculty Benefit Summary
2019 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates

Information about the MetroHealth Select Plan (available to all new and existing employees)

Faculty Benefits Plan Overview

Faculty Parental Leave Policy

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS (FSAs)

Employee’s Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) are available through Medical Mutual.  This section describes the different FSA account types as well as explains how to access your FSA online through My Health Plan.

PLAN DOCUMENTS
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual PPO (209)
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual Single HDHP (213)
Benefit Book Medical Mutual HDHP Family (217)
Benefit Book – MetroHealth Select
Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO)
Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
Flexible Spending Account Plan Document
Unum Basic Life (under 10 yrs. service)
Unum Basic Life (10 yrs. + service)
Unum Long Term Disability

GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS

This section defines many of the terms used throughout the benefits webpage.

2020
2020 Faculty Benefit Summary
2020 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates

2019
2019 Faculty Benefit Summary
2019 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates 

Information about the MetroHealth Select Plan (available to all new and existing employees)

Faculty Benefits Plan Overview

Faculty Parental Leave Policy

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS (FSAs)

Employee’s Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) are available through Medical Mutual.  This section describes the different FSA account types as well as explains how to access your FSA online through My Health Plan.

PLAN DOCUMENTS
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual PPO (109)
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual Single HDHP (213)
Benefit Book Medical Mutual HDHP Family (217)
Benefit Book – MetroHealth Select
Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO)
Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
Flexible Spending Account Plan Document
Unum Basic Life (under 10 yrs. service)
Unum Basic Life (10 yrs. + service)
Unum Long Term Disability

GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS

This section defines many of the terms used throughout the benefits webpage.

2020
2020 Faculty Benefit Summary
2020 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates

2019 
2019 Faculty Benefit Summary
2019 Faculty Tiered Medical Contribution Rates

Information about the MetroHealth Select Plan (available to all new and existing employees)

Faculty Benefits Plan Overview

Faculty Parental Leave Policy

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS (FSAs)

Employee’s Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) are available through Medical Mutual.  This section describes the different FSA account types as well as explains how to access your FSA online through My Health Plan.

PLAN DOCUMENTS
Benefit Book – Medical Mutual PPO (109)
Benefit Book – MetroHealth Select
Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO)
Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
Flexible Spending Account Plan Document
Life Insurance and AD&D
Unum Long Term Disability

GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMS

This section defines many of the terms used throughout the benefits webpage.

Staff PPO – SBC

Faculty PPO – SBC

HDHP Single – SBC

HDHP Family – SBC

MetroSelect EPO – SBC

MetroHealth Select

• May, 2017: The MetroHealth System to Open Community Hospitals in Cleveland Heights and Parma
• April, 2017: Walk-in Health Care at the Parker Hannifin Downtown YMCA
• December 2018:MetroHealth Offer a New Location

Cigna Dental

• Dental Health Flyer – May
• Diabetes and Oral Health
• Little Mouths, Big Smiles

Medical Mutual

• Medical Mutual and University Hospitals deal a competitive win for Cleveland

• Medical Mutual Member FAQ

Currently John Carroll University participates in the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) retirement plans. This section explains how to access information about your retirement plan.

John Carroll University recognizes the importance of helping you plan for your financial future. Your retirement program is an important part of your overall benefits.

Currently John Carroll University participates in the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) retirement plans. For detailed information about the plans offered, please go to the dedicated John Carroll / TIAA website at www.tiaa.org/jcu.

New IRS Limits for 2019

The limit on elective deferrals – the most an employee can contribute to a 403(b) account out of salary – is $19,000 in 2019 ($18,500 in 2018). Employees who are age 50 or over at the end of the calendar year can also make catch-up contributions of beyond the basic limit on elective deferrals. For a link to the IRS website click HERE.
Quick Guide to Managing Your Retirement Account Online

Get TIAA Assistance

• Automated phone access (available 24/7) – Call 800-842-2252
• Phone support weekdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET) and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) – Call 800-842-2252
• Schedule a one-on-one advice and guidance session, by phone or in person. – Call 800-732-8353
  or click TIAA Campus Visits to schedule online
• Online tools and calculators – Go to TIAA.org/tools for interactive planning tools.

Reserve your spot at the TIAA Live Webinars

Summary Plan Descriptions

• John Carroll University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• John Carroll University Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

University’s retirement plan summary annual reports

To comply with requirements established by the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, this is notification that the University’s retirement plan summary annual reports for the plan year January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 are available for review below.

John Carroll University Defined Contribution Plan

John Carroll University Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

If you have any questions about this notification, please feel free to contact Ryan Armsworthy, Director of Total Rewards at 216-397-1576.

CBIZ Retirement Matters Newsletter – 3Q 2016

CBIZ Retirement Matters Newsletter – 3Q 2017

John Carroll University offers a variety of leave opportunities to support employee work-life balance and respect an employee’s need for time away from work. 

Paid Leave Time Chart 

• I-4.1 Sick Leave
• I-4.2 General Leaves
• I-4.3 Family and Medical Leave Act
• I-4.4 Lactation Accommodation
• I-4.5 Disability Accommodation
• I-4.6 Mission Leave
• I-4.7 Personal Time
• I-4.8 Workers’ Compensation
• I-4.9 Staff Vacation Leave

Program Description

IMPACT Solutions Employee Assistance & Work/Life Program (EAP) is a behavioral healthcare and people development program offering counseling, training, organizational development and medical specialists.

Employees have access to professional phone support around-the-clock, on an unlimited basis, offering you and your family members peace of mind that there is always someone to talk to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This employer-paid benefit offers confidential support to you and your household members, dependents living away from home, parents & parents-in-law.

IMPACT Solutions covers a wide spectrum of personal and work-related challenges and daily living matters including stress/family issues, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, legal and financial pressures, child and elder-care needs, and other commonly experienced concerns. Below is a summary of program features:

• 24/7/365 phone support, answered LIVE by licensed masters level mental health professionals
• Face-to-face counseling sessions through a broad network of providers
• Legal, financial, and identity theft recovery assistance
• Child & elder care assistance
• A comprehensive web-based portal with articles, resources, referral locators and interactive features
• Referrals to community resources

Employees are encouraged to contact IMPACT Solutions directly at 1-800-227-6007 or via their website at www.myimpactsolution.com

Impact Solutions Printable Material

• IMPACT at a Glance
• IMPACT Monthly News Letters
• IMPACT Employee Assistance & WorkLife Program Orientation

• Campus Colleague Program for Staff
• JCU Benefits Fair
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Best Benefits Club (BBC)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Store
• Employee Tuition Waiver & Exchange Programs

• COBRA (Benefits Continuation)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parking
• RTA Commuter Advantage
• Social Security/Medicare
• Travel Insurance
• Employee Tuition Waiver & Tuition Exchange Programs
• Unemployment Benefit
• Worker’s Compensation