Insurance Benefits
The State of Florida offers health insurance benefits to OPS (variable hour/ temporary) employees when they meet specific eligibility criteria. Benefits eligibility criteria is determined by People First, plan administrator for the State Group Insurance.
Resources
- Temporary Employee Benefits Checklist
- Benefits Overview for OPS Temporary Employees Presentation Video
- Eligibility and Enrollment
- Benefits Guide
- How to Enroll in Insurance Benefits in People First
FICA Alternative Plan
The FICA Alternative Plan is a qualified savings plan that allows temporary employees to contribute a percentage of their before-tax wages to investment accounts. The employee has the ability to manage his/her own account.
See BENCOR Website – FICA Alternative Plan Information
As of February 1, 2009, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal FIU employees who are not covered by the State Retirement System will participate in a qualified savings plan, administered through Bencor, Inc. In lieu of paying 6.2% of after-tax wages to Social Security, eligible employees will contribute 7.5% of their before-tax wages to an investment account under their name (Medicare contributions of 1.45% will continue to be withheld and matched by FIU). All temporary eligible employees, excluding students, are automatically enrolled in this plan.
- Informational Video
- Plan Overview
- FICA Plan – FAQs
- Easy Access to your FICA account
- Spousal Consent Form
- Bencor Financial Wellness Site
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (403(b) & 457(b) plans)
FIU offers a series of Voluntary Savings Plans providing you with the opportunity to plan for a secure financial future by maximizing your retirement savings. Review the different plan options and consult with your financial advisor(s) before taking any action.