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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.

2009 Schedule
  • Jul 21

  • Aug 4

  • Aug 18

  • Sep 1

  • Sep 15

  • Sep 29

  • Oct 13

  • Oct 27

  • Nov 10

  • Nov 17

  • Dec 1

  • Dec 15

 

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.

2009 Schedule
  • Jul 22

  • Aug 5

  • Aug 19

  • Sep 2

  • Sep 16

  • Sep 30

  • Oct 14

  • Oct 28

  • Nov 11

  • Nov 18

  • Dec 2

  • Dec 16

HSC—Every Other Thursday morning
9:00 to 11 at (Norris Research Tower) NRT Harlyne Tower LG503/504
campus map.

2009 Schedule
  • Jul 23

  • Aug 6

  • Aug 20

  • Sep 3

  • Sep 17

  • Oct 1

  • Oct 15

  • Oct 29

  • Nov 12

  • Nov 19

  • Dec 3

  • Dec 17

 

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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Benefits programs are subject to change at anytime by the university, at its discretion, without prior notice or liability, to the extent permitted under applicable law. The benefits described in this Web site are available to staff and faculty employed by the University of Southern California subject to certain eligibility requirements. In the event of a discrepancy between the benefits and limitations described in this Web site and a plan document or a collective bargaining agreement, the terms of the plan document or collective bargaining agreement will govern. Employees of other entities that have entered into agreements with the University of Southern California to provide payrolling service are subject to the policies and procedures adopted by their employer.