Benefits & Wellness

2019 Rates & Summary
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.

Benefit Details – View more information about benefits available to staff employees

2019 Rates & Summary
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.

2019 Rates & Summary
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.

2019 Rates & Summary
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, Associate Director, Human Resources at 216-397-1576.

CBIZ Retirement Matters Newsletter – 3Q 2016

CBIZ Retirement Matters Newsletter – 3Q 2017

• Campus Colleague Program for Staff
• JCU Benefits Fair
• Employee Perks including:
  • Fratantonio’s Barbershop – $5 off all men’s and women’s haircuts with JCU ID. Appointments available on request.
  • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
• Best Benefits Club (BBC)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Store
• Employee Tuition Waiver & Exchange Programs