Have you considered how you will manage all the risks associated with retirement? What if you couldn’t pay for food, housing or fuel? What if you couldn’t pay for medical expenses? If you’re wondering about these or other issues, join us for this educational seminar. Guests are welcome and they must register individually Refreshments provided […]
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Shared Sick Leave Program
This policy provides a method for the employees of Georgia Highlands College to voluntarily participate in a Shared Sick Leave Program which affords them the opportunity to donate sick or annual leave to a shared sick leave pool for possible use by themselves, or another GHC employee who is experiencing a life-threatening or emergency medical […]
Compensatory Time Off Election
The University System policy allows for the election of CTO (compensatory time off) in lieu of paid overtime. This form allows for full time non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly) employees to elect either CTO or paid overtime. Compensatory time and paid overtime are calculated the same – time and a half for hours worked over 40. CTO may […]
CVS Minute Clinics- New in 2016
Starting in 2016 we will have access to CVS Minute Clinics nationwide for those common illnesses, minor injuries and vaccinations. See attached flyer for more information! CVS MinuteClinic
Mobilize Your Healthcare- CastLight
Mobilize your healthcare. Castlight is a personalized healthcare tool provided by USG for all BCBSGa Consumer Choice and Comprehensive Care members with the Open Access POS network. USG What is CastLight
TAP Deadline – November 15, 2015
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is available to full time benefits-eligible employees of the University System of Georgia who have successfully completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment in a benefit-eligible position (as of the date of the TAP application deadline for the desired academic semester). Tuition Assistance refers to attending classes at […]
Retirement Income Strategies – FREE Valic Seminar
Have you considered how you will manage all the risks associated with retirement? What if you couldn’t pay for food, housing or fuel? What if you couldn’t pay for medical expenses? If you’re wondering about these or other issues, join us for this educational seminar. Guests are welcome and they must register individually Refreshments provided […]
Open Enrollment Plan Year 2016
Open Enrollment Plan Year 2016 Active Employees November 2 through November 13, 2015 This year, our Open Enrollment will be a passive enrollment for benefits and the tobacco surcharge. If an employee does not want to make any changes or new elections for open enrollment, their current coverage will remain the same for 2016. For […]
Educational Support Leave
For the purposes of promoting education in Georgia and supplementing work life balance options for University System of Georgia employees, each full benefits eligible, non-temporary employee of the USG are eligible for up to eight (8) paid hours of Education Support Leave per calendar year. Such leave is in addition to, and not charged against, […]
Preparing for Retirement – Healthcare Benefits
If you are considering retirement, you will want to include your healthcare benefits at the forefront of the planning process. This summary and checklist are designed to help you evaluate your healthcare options and understand any changes in your benefits that will take place upon your retirement. USG Retiree Checklist