Getting Started in Benefit Programs
Orientation Sessions and Sign-Up Meetings
New Staff Orientation will provide you with an overview of benefit programs at USC as well as USC policies, other services and resources available to staff. New staff employees are required to attend two orientation sessions. There is no need to make a reservation, just show up on time.
Part I—General Orientation
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Part II—Benefits Orientation and Sign-Up
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UPC
Every Tuesday morning
9:00 to 11:30 at Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB),
Room 107
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UPC
Every Wednesday morning
9:00 to 12 at Credit Union Building (CUB), First Floor Conference Room
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HSC
Every Tuesday morning
9:00 to 11:30 at Keith Administration Building (KAM), Room 308
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HSC
Every Thursday morning
9:00 to 11 at Keith Administration Building (KAM), Room 308
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There is no need to make a reservation, just show up on time. Remember to take copies of documents verifying your relationship to any dependents you wish to include. (more information about acceptable documents.)
UPC
New faculty members may make a reservation to attend a Faculty Benefits Orientation. Orientation sessions on the University Park campus are held in CUB, Room 200. Call (213) 821-8114 to make a reservation. In Faculty Benefits Orientation, you will receive information about benefit programs and assistance with selecting and enrolling in your benefit programs.
To reserve a time, contact Lyn Miller:
phone:(213) 821-8114
e-mail: evelynmi@usc.edu
HSC
On the Health Sciences campus, faculty should attend the Benefits Orientation held each Thursday morning from 9:00–11:00 in KAM 308. Please call HSC Personnel Services for further information.
Within 60 Days of Employment
New employees must enroll in the benefit programs they choose within 60 days of their date of employment. The Supplemental Disability Plan has a 12-month waiting period and the retirement plan has a 6-month waiting period and service requirements. After 60 days you may need to go through an eligibility review (for example, for supplemental life insurance) or wait for open enrollment period to enroll. Benefits coverage is effective the first of the month following approval of your eTrac enrollment transaction.
Continuity of Benefits
If you have medical coverage through your former employer or have continued that coverage yourself through COBRA, make sure that your coverage doesn't lapse until you new medical coverage starts at USC. Medical coverage is effective the first of the month following approval of your eTrac enrollment transaction.
Funds from your prior employer's retirement plans may be eligible to rollover into USC's Supplemental Retirement Plan. Funds transferred will be subject to all of USC's plan rules, including rules on accessing balances. Contact your benefits office for information.
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