Getting Started in Benefit Programs
New Employee Orientation Sessions
New Employee 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 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
UPC—Every Other Tuesday morning
9:00 to 11:30 at Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB), Room 107
campus map.
HSC—Every Other Tuesday morning
9:00 to 11:30 at (Norris Research Tower) NRT Harlyne Tower LG503/504
campus map.
Part II—Benefits Orientation and Sign-Up
UPC—Every Other Wednesday morning
9:00 to 12 at Credit Union Building (CUB), First Floor Conference Room
see map.
HSC—Every Other Thursday morning
9:00 to 11 at (Norris Research Tower) NRT Harlyne Tower LG503/504
campus map.
UPC
On the University Park campus, faculty should attend the Benefits Orientation sessions held each Wednesday morning in the Credit Union Building (CUB), first floor conference room. If you cannot attend an orientation session, call (213) 821-8114 to make other arrangements.
HSC
On the Health Sciences campus, faculty should attend the Benefits Orientation held each Thursday morning from 9:00–11:00 in (Norris Research Tower) NRT Harlyne Tower LG503/504. Please call HSC Personnel Services for further information. If you cannot attend an orientation session, call (323) 442-2579.
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 USC Retirement Savings Progam 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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